HAIRCUT 100 - LOVE PLUS ONE (ORIGINAL EXTENDED 12" VERSION)
Formed in 1980, Haircut 100 (a.k.a, Haircut One Hundred)were heavily influenced by Orange Juice and the other 'Sound of Young Scotland' groups on Postcard records, such as the Fire Engines and Josef K. Haircut 100 removed the arty side of these groups, and emphasised poppiness. They were also successful in their timing as they appeared just as new pop was taking off, a wave that continued for several years.
Love Plus One was the second single from the band's debut album Pelican West released in 1982. The single was huge going to #2 in the UK and breaking the American Top 30. Haircut 100 seemed poised for mega-stardom just as front man Nick Heyward decided to seek a solo career. The remainder of the band tried to continue with the album Paint and Paint in 1984, with percussionist Marc Fox successfully taking over Heyward's vocal duties, but broke up soon after.
5 comments:
I'm in heaven! Thank you!
Thanks Fexy. I've always loved this song. :)
i've always been keen on this lot since paul morelys brilliant nme piece where he never mentioned the music just went on and on about their jumpers.
smashing choice
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lol - this was so bad it was good - brought a smile to my face today - thanks for that :D
FANTASTIC blog! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Respect!
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