In October 1982, “Magnet” label released “Forging Ahead”, the fourth Bad Manners album. It was recorded in 1982, at ”Rickfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Roger Lomas.

Personnel:

• Buster Bloodvessel – lead vocals
• Louis Alphonso – guitar
• Martin Stewart – keyboards
• David Farren – bass
• Brian Tuitt – drums
• Andrew Marson – alto saxophone, banjo
• Chris Kane – tenor saxophone
• Paul “Gus” Hyman – trumpet
• Winston Bazoomies – harmonica, backing vocals
• Ted Sharp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Buster Bloodvessel, Louis Alphonso, Martin Stewart, David Farren, Brian Tuitt, Andrew Marson, Chris Kane, Paul Hyman and Winston Bazoomies, except where noted.

1. That’ll Do Nicely
2. Salad Bar
3. Tonight Is Your Night
4. Samson and Delilah (Biblical version)
5. Exodus – Ernest Gold
6. Got No Brains
7. My Girl Lollipop – Morris Levy, Johnny Roberts
8. Falling Out of Love
9. Seventh Heaven
10. Educating Marmalade
11. What’s Up Crazy Pup – Van Morrison
12. Your