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The Beat: Wha’ppen?

In June 1981, “Go Feet” label released “Wha’ppen?”, the second Beat (The) album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Roundhouse Studios” in London, and was produced by Bob Sargeant.

Personnel:

  • Dave Wakeling– vocals, guitar, design
  • Ranking Roger– vocals, design
  • Andy Cox– guitar, design
  • David Steele– bass, design
  • Everett Morton– drums, design
  • Saxa– saxophone, design
  • Dave “Blockhead” Wright – keyboards
  • “Have a Go Bobby” Sargeant – marimba
  • Cedric Myton– extra vocals
  • Dick – steel drum
  • Saltin – trumpet
  • Mark Dearnley– engineer
  • Hunt Emerson – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele, Everett Morton and Saxa, except where noted.

  1. Doors of Your Heart – Dave Wakeling, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele, Everett Morton, Saxa, Colin Osborne
  2. All Out to Get You
  3. Monkey Murders
  4. I Am Your Flag
  5. French Toast (Soleil Trop Chaud) – Joseph Jefferson
  6. Drowning
  7. Dream Home in NZ
  8. Walk Away
  9. Over and Over
  10. Cheated
  11. Get-a-Job
  12. The Limits We Set

The Beat: I Just Can’t Stop It

In May 1980, “Go Feet Records” label released “I Just Can’t Stop It”, the debut Beat (The) album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Bob Sargeant.

Personnel:

  • Dave Wakeling– lead vocals, rhythm guitar,
  • Ranking Roger– vocals, toasting
  • Andy Cox– lead guitar
  • David Steele– bass
  • Everett Morton– drums
  • Saxa– saxophone
  • Mike Hedges– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton, except where noted.

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Hands Off…She’s Mine
  3. Two Swords
  4. Twist & Crawl
  5. Rough Rider – Prince Buster; arranged and adapted by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton.
  6. Click Click
  7. Big Shot
  8. Whine and Grine/Stand Down Margaret – (“Whine and Grine” by Prince Buster, “Stand Down Margaret” by Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton
  9. Noise in This World
  10. Can’t Get Used to Losing You – Mort Shuman, Doc Pomus
  11. Best Friend
  12. Jackpot – George Agard, Sydney Crooks, Jackie Robinson, Dave Wakeilng, Ranking Roger, Andy Cox, David Steele and Everett Morton