On June 4, 2020, Rupert Neville Hine died aged 72. He was musician (various instruments), songwriter and record producer. As producer he worked with Kevin Ayers, Bob Geldof, Howard Jones, Saga, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner, Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega and Rush. Under his real name, under the pseudo-band name Thinkman, and as a member of the band Quantum Jump, Hine released eleven albums.
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Thompson Twins: A Product Of…
In June 1981, “T Records” label released “A Product of…”, the debut Thompson Twins studio album. It was recorded in April 1981 and was produced by Dennis Bovell, Tom Bailey, Joe Leeway, Chris Bell, Jane Shorter, Peter Dodd, John Roog, and Mike Howlett.
Personnel:
- Tom Bailey– lead vocals, bass, keyboards, percussion, reeds, mixing
- Chris Bell – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Peter Dodd – guitar, percussion, saxophone, backing vocals
- Joe Leeway– congas, percussion, backing vocals
- John Roog – guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Jane Shorter – saxophone, percussion
- Steve Dewey – engineer, mixing
- Alan O’Duffy, John Hade – mixing
- Jonathan Phipps – cover art
Track listing:
All tracks by Tom Bailey, Joe Leeway, Chris Bell, Jane Shorter, Peter Dodd, John Roog, and Mike Howlett, except where noted
- When I See You
- Politics
- Slave Trade
- Could Be Her…Could Be You
- Make Believe
- Don’t Go Away
- The Price
- Oumma Aularesso (Animal Laugh) – traditional from Sierra Leone; arranged by Tom Bailey
- Anything Is Good Enough
- A Product Of…
- Perfect Game
- Vendredi Saint – traditiional Gregorian chant; arranged by Tom Bailey
Matthew Seligman
On April 17, 2020, Matthew Seligman died aged 64. He was musician (bass), member of The Soft Boys, Thompson Twins, Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club and The Dolphin Brothers, recorded and performed with Thomas Dolby, David Bowie, Robyn Hitchcock, Kimberley Rew, Alex Chilton, The Waterboys, Peter Murphy, Transvision Vamp, Morrissey, Stereo MC’s, Sam Brown, Tori Amos, Stereo MC’s and Sinéad O’Connor.
The Thompson Twins: Here’s To Future Days
On September 20, 1985, “Arista” label released “Here’s to Future Days”, the fifth Thompson Twins studio album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, and was produced by Nile Rodgers and Tom Bailey.
Personnel:
- Tom Bailey– lead vocals, synthesizer, piano, guitar, double bass, drum programming, Fairlight programming
- Nile Rodgers- guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Stevens– guitar
- Alannah Currie- percussion, drums, xylophone, marimba, backing vocals
- Joe Leeway- congas, synthesizer, synth bass, backing vocals
- Steve Elsin – tenor saxophone
- East Harlem Hobo Choir – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway, except where noted.
- Don’t Mess with Doctor Dream
- Lay Your Hands on Me
- Future Days
- You Killed the Clown
- Revolution – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- King for a Day
- Love Is the Law
- Emperor’s Clothes (Part 1)
- Tokyo
- Breakaway
Thompson Twins: Quick Step & Side Kick
In February 1983, “Arista” label released “Quick Step & Side Kick”, the third Thompson Twins studio album. It was recorded 1982 – 1983, and was produced by Alex Sadkin. The album was certified Platinum in UK by “BPI”.
Personnel:
- Tom Bailey- vocals, synthesizer, drum programming
- Alannah Currie– vocals, xylophone, percussion
- Monte Brown – guitar
- Joe Leeway– vocals, congas, synthesizer
- Boris Williams- cymbals
- Grace Jones- backing vocals
- Phil Thornalley – engineer
Track listing:
- Love On Your Side
- Lies
- If You Were Here
- Judy Do
- Tears
- Watching
- We Are Detective
- Kamikaze
- Love Lies Bleeding
- All Fall Out
Thompson Twins: A Product Of…
In June 1981, “T Records” label released “A Product of … ”, the debut Thompson Twins album. It was recorded in April 1981, and was produced by Dennis Bovell, Mike Howlett, Tom Bailey, Chris Bell, Peter Dodd, Joe Leeway, John Roog and Jane Shorter.
Personnel:
- Peter Dodd – guitar, percussion, saxophone, backing vocals
- John Roog – guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Tom Bailey – lead vocals, bass, keyboards, percussion, reeds
- Chris Bell – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Joe Leeway– congas, percussion, backing vocals
- Jane Shorter – saxophone, percussion
- Steve Dewey – engineer, mixing
- Alan O’Duffy, John Hade, Tom Bailey – mixing
- Jonathan Phipps – cover art
Track listing:
All the tracks by Tom Bailey, Chris Bell, Peter Dodd, Joe Leeway, John Roog and Jane Shorter, except where noted.
- When I See You
- Politics
- Slave Trade
- Could Be Her…Could Be You
- Make Believe
- Don’t Go Away
- The Price
- Oumma Aularesso (Animal Laugh) – traditional, arranged by Tom Bailey
- Anything Is Good Enough
- A Product Of…
- Perfect Game
- Vendredi Saint – traditiional; arranged by Tom Bailey
Foreigner: Agent Provocateur
On December 7, 1984, “Atlantic” label released “Agent Provocateur”, the fifth Foreigner studio album. It was recorded in 1984, and was produced by Mick Jones and Alex Sadkin. The album was certified Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”; Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and 3 x Platinum in the U.S. by the “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- Lou Gramm- lead vocals, percussion
- Mick Jones- guitar, keyboards, synthesizers. backing vocals
- Rick Wills- bass, backing vocals
- Dennis Elliott- drums
- Wally Badarou – analog and digital synthesizers
- Bob Mayo- synthesizer, piano, backing vocals
- Brian Eddolls – synthesizer
- Larry Fast– synthesizer
- Jack Waldman– synthesizer
- Tom Bailey– vocals
- Don Harper- backing vocals
- Jennifer Holliday- backing vocals
- Ian Lloyd- backing vocals
- New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA – backing vocals
- Mark Rivera- saxophone, backing vocals
- Thompson Twins- backing vocals
- Josh Abbey, Larry Alexander, Joe Ferla, Frank Filipetti, Howie Lindeman – engineer
- Bobby Cohen, Tim Crich, Scott Mabuchi – engineer assistant
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Bob Defrin – art direction, design
Track listing:
- Tooth and Nail – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
- That Was Yesterday – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
- I Want to Know What Love Is – Mick Jones
- Growing Up the Hard Way – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
- Reaction to Action – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
- Stranger in My Own House – Mick Jones
- A Love in Vain – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
- Down on Love – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
- Two Different Worlds – Lou Gramm
- She’s Too Tough – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
Thompson Twins: Close to the Bone
On March 31, 1987, “Arista” label released “Close to the Bone”, the sixth Thompson Twins studio album. It was recorded in 1986 – 1987, and was produced by Rupert Hine and Tom Bailey.
Personnel:
- Tom Bailey – lead vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass, programming
- Jamie West-Oram – guitar
- Alannah Currie – drums, percussion, marimba, xylophone, backing vocals, art direction
- Geoff Dugmore- drums
- Griff Fender – backing vocals
- Pikey Butler – backing vocals
- The Mint Juleps – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Follow Your Heart
- Bush Baby
- Get That Love
- Twentieth Century
- Long Goodbye
- Still Waters
- Savage Moon
- Gold Fever
- Dancing In Your Shoes
- Perfect Day
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