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.
- That’ll Do Nicely
- Salad Bar
- Tonight Is Your Night
- Samson and Delilah (Biblical version)
- Exodus – Ernest Gold
- Got No Brains
- My Girl Lollipop – Morris Levy, Johnny Roberts
- Falling Out of Love
- Seventh Heaven
- Educating Marmalade
- What’s Up Crazy Pup – Van Morrison
- Your