Conference marvin::uk_music

    Here's my thoughts on Spandau;
    
    I DON'T LIKE 'EM
    
    
    matty
    
    ps.  I liked `Through The Barricades'

    If all comments are welcome Ilse, here's mine: Clotheshorses! (Still!)

    I have not actually heard their music for quite awhile so you could
    probably disregard that...The Gang of Four used to like them so I
    s'pose they can't be all bad.

    - Tim

    Here's my thoughts on Spandau;
    
    I LIKE 'EM  

    P1

ps.  give you a fiver for your record collection, matty !!

    Hope I've got the right band here...aren't they the band from
    Basildon?...I once stayed in a house where a couple of months
    later they made one of their earlier videos in!!!
    
    - Dave K.

    Naaah, mate, the Basildon boys are Depeche Mode. I thought the Spands
    were from Norf London.
    
    Bob

    If you are trying to attract SB fans, would it not be a good idea
    to rename the topic?
    
    Ray.

    I read an interview last night (while eating tea).  The film that the
    Kemp brothers starred in will coincide with a tour, a single and an LP. 
    No names, title or dates.  Sorry.
    
    
    matty

aren't the 2 brothers in the Kray Twins movie AS the kray twins ?

remember hearing that the had to have acting lessons between filming :-)

...art

    That's right, Martin & Gary Kemp

They haven't been the same since they took off their blouses!

Great first album (or was it the second?) - one of those albums that
I love listening to once every 6 months. The first side is really upbeat and
danceable, the other is really mellow (and a bit overproduced - lots of sounds 
of water dripping, etc). Was it Diamond? - the one where they seem to be 
standing in an arctic cave on the cover, complete with bright red noses from 
the cold.

But "Shattered Dreams Reflect Elation, Reformation, Reformation"? Come on,
what a pose!

--Patrick--

    Hi Ilse,
    
    I think a real SB fan knows enough when he sees
    "so true, funny how it seems". I did anyway.
    Last December and January of this year I went to their
    concerts in AHOY-Rotterdam. They are very good when they
    play live. At least they do when they are in Holland. 
    What about other countries? 
    
    PS: Matty you know a lot about them for a non-liker!
    
    Erna
    

    >> They are very good when the play live. At least they do when
    >> they are in Holland.

    Even The Beat Farmers sounded good in Holland. (-;)

    - Tim

    
    	re .-1
    
    	Have The Beat Farmers done Europe?, I didn't notice. I like the
    	album 'The Pursuit of Happiness' (most of it anyway), haven't 
    	seen anything else by them.
    
    	Doug.                           

    I wuz only joking Doug...I saw lots of bands in Holland but NOT the
    Beat Farmers.

    - Tim

    Sorry folks,
    
    I opened this conference to talk about Spandau Ballet, not some
    other group!! By the way, concerts in Holland are good; especially
    when they are held in Ahoy' in Rotterdam! 
    
    Anyway, about Spandau:
    Does anybody in England know if the new single has been released
    there already? It's called "crashed into love"!
    Honest answers please...!!!!     
    
    cheerio!
    Ilse.
    
    
    P.S. Erna, did you finally managed to enter yourself into the
         beautifull world of "notes"???????
         Welcome!
    

    Hi,
    
    Yes, I am finally into notes and enjoying it very much.
    As yourself I was wondering about the subject of this
    topic as well. 
    
    So Spandau it is:
    Does anyone know when the movie in which the Kemp-bros
    are will be released?
    
    Happy noting!
    Erna
    

    
    I already know when that is!!!
    Actually, I've heard it from the guys themselves!!: Gary and Martin
    Kemp. The premiere will be at April 22nd 1990. 
    So you see, there aren't many things that I don't know about them!!
    
    Bye,
    Ilse. 
    
    

When the Spands were in Tax Exile in Ireland, they used to drink in the bar in 
Trinity College, where I was a student. Reputedly, they stopped coming there
because they weren't getting any attention (ie chicks)!

    Hi,
    
    You're right, I didn't know that! Ta!
    How long ago was that? As you probably know (?), the Spands are
    now all (exept for 1) "happily" married, and some are even a
    father! 
    I know they like a good drink (....), but nowadays when they are
    on tour and having a party afterwards, almost all their families
    and wifes are there as well! A real happening actually, very nice!
    I don't think that they now will leave a bar if there aren't any
    "chicks". Only when the bar is out of lager ..... ;-) 
    As long as there's enough to drink!
    
    Do you have any more interesting stories?
    Do you like Spandau yourself? Read note 619.0 to see what I mean!
                                       
    Cheers!
    Ilse.
    
                                                 
    
    

    No, the single isn't out yet.  I haven't even seen any reviews yet,
    which usually proceed the released by a couple of weeks.
    
    
    matty (I'll let you know asap)

    Hi Matty,
    
    About the release; yesterday, I looked through the "No.1"
    (yes yes we have that one in Holland), and there
    was a review of the single in it! So.... I also saw an advert
    of the single in the "Smashhits" a couple of weeks ago!?!?!
    
    Thanks in advance for letting me know as soon as you know 
    anything!! Ta!
    
    Cheers,
    Ilse.
     
                                                               

    I get to read No1 and Smash hits, and I always read everything, even
    the stuff about Big Fun, Wet Wet Wet etc.  I must have had duff copies!
    
    
    matty

    That's strange, in Holland we are a week behind England, so it's
    the one from last week! Adam Ant was reviewing the new singles,
    maybe you know it now?? We get the Smashhits a day after you get
    it!  I used to buy it almost every week, (at times when Spandau
    was "very" popular,see) I like the magazine though!
    It has costed me loads-a-money!! But I don't mind!
    
    Try to get your refund!!!
                  
    Have a nice weekend!
    Ilse.
    
    

    I saw the single in the bargain bin in Wollies - 99p!  And the one
    previous to that, dated 1989.  If you want I could by them and send
    them internal mail.
    
    
    matty

    Hi there!
    
    Can you remember the titles?? The one from '89 is probably "be free
    with your love", I have that one on CD single already. Do you remember
    the other title?? If it's "empty spaces" I have it on CD-single
    as well, (I even bought that one in London's HMV at Leicester Square!),
    but, if it's titled "crashed into love", I'm interested!!! 
    Especially if it's a limited edition, a gate-fold or so! You see,
    being a fan, I sort of collect these things. So,..... If it's a
    special edition of "crashed into love", I would really appreciate
    it if you could buy it for me! Maybe I can do something in return
    for you?? Just tell me okay?
    Thanks in advance!
    
    Bye!
    Ilse.
    

    One of them was `Crashed into Love'.  It was just the 7" with a cover.
    I think they had a few copies.  Any use?
    
    
    matty

    Hi,
    Actually, I'm interested now! :-) 
    You see, apart from the fact that it's just the 7", it's a collectors
    item for us here in Holland, because that single hasn't even been
    released here!! I think it's very very very nice of you if you can buy it
    for me, and (I'm a bit ashamed to ask..), if there still are a few
    copies, can you buy 2 please?????? I now a friend of mine would
    love to have it as well!!! You MUST tell me how I can pay you, or
    maybe buy something for you???? Actually, the only English money
    I have at home are a few 20p coins.......!! The internal mail idea
    is a good one! 
    We'll talk about the other details later okay?
    Bye,
    Ilse. 
    :-)
    

    .....you didn't see the CD-single as a bargain, did you???
    
    Just asking!
    
    Ilse.
    

     Watch out Matty! She's starting to haggle!

     - Tim
     

    
    It is just something that collegues do....... even when they are
    overseas!  ahem ahem..... ;-)
    
    Anyway, I'm offering to do something as well, ain't I ??????
                                                           
    
    

    and I'm VERY willing to pay!!!!!!
    
                
    
    
    

    You could tell me all about the Madonna single `Vogue' that was
    released in Holland yesterday!
    
    
    matty

    Just joking Ilse, just joking.

    BTW London's Time Out had a feature on that new Kray Brothers film. The
    cover shows two lads dressed in '60s best and looking straight at the
    camera. Are these the Kemp Brothers ?

    - Tim
    

    Yeah Tim, I know that!! 
    Ehm...... London's Time Out, is that that magazine that you can
    get anywhere and tourists can get ideas out of it?????? 
    Interesting as well......!! Yes, the Kray Brothers are the Kemp
    brothers!! I'm so curious what this film will be!!! The premiere
    in London is April 22nd, but unfortunately in Holland it will be
    this Autumn!! 
    
    Matty,
    OK, So you are a Madonna fan!! I've seen some notes from you, 
    concerning her, before!! Anyway, I'm going to the shops in a few 
    minutes, and I will see if I can find her new single! I haven't
    heard it yet!! Is it good? Nice for you to know: I have her first
    two albums on LP and the last one on CD!!!! 
    
    Talk to you later!! 
    BTW, what would you like to know about the last single????
    And we didn't discuss how I'm gonna pay you yet!!!
    
    Cheers,
    Ilse.                                             
    
                                                                 

    Ilse, Time Out is one of London's `Listings' magazines. So you can take
    your pick of cinema, theatre, music etc on offer. It may even be on
    sale in Utrecht's Hoog Catherijne (corner papershop near the trains).
    Otherwise if you want the article I could sent it through
    internal...ooops...is that allowed ??...mumble mumble...
    
    - Tim

    Tim, 
    
    I don't think I can get it here in Utrecht (how do you know Hoog
    Catharijne???, have you ever been here orso??) We can get the 
    Radio Times with all the TV programmes, but no Time Out!
    
    Oh I would really appreciate it if you could send it to me.. :-)
    Ofcourse you could sent it through "I.M." !!! ......ahem.... 
    What can I do for you in return?????                
    Please tell me !!
    Do you know my location and stuff?
    Thanks!!!!!
    
    Matty,
    They don't have the new single yet! The girl I asked it to looked
    like she saw water burning!!! Anyway, are you sure that it's been
    released in Holland ????? and what do I have to do in return????
    
    Byeeeeeeeeee,
    Ilse ;-)
                                                                    
    
    

    Hey Ilse,
    
    I'll get 2 or 3 copies of `Crashed Into Love' tonight and send them on
    tommorrow.  You don't have to do anything in return - I like to beleive
    in goodness within people.  I might as well be as I wish other people
    to be!  Don't get me wrong - I'm not religious or anything.
    
    What I want to know aboy the Madonna single is, what's the b-side,
    what's the cover like, what's on the 12" etc?  Maybe you'll get it in
    the local shops soon.  No rush!
    
    
    matty

    Hi,
    
    Ok! I'll have a look as soon as I'm in a record shop again!! 
    Are you a sort of a fan that also collects things from magazines?
    If so, I can probably send you a few Dutch things of Madonna! 
    It makes me feel guilty not to pay you for the singles!!! 
    I want to!! I mean, ofcourse it's a good thing to believe in 
    goodness within people, I do as well, but I feel quite stupid
    now that I asked for 2 copies!!!!! 
    BTW, do you know my mail address here in Utrecht??
    Thanks a LOT !!!
    
    Ilse. 
                                                             

	I'm away in Utrecht over the weekend if anyone wants anything
	brought over/taken back, etc etc etc. Pick up points include
	the Solent, Basingstoke, and Queens House.

	P1

    Yeah, I collect Madonna stuff.  I don't really bother with magazines
    and such, just records, tapes and CD's.  I also collect New Order, Pet
    Shop Boys and Erasure records.
    
    If you do want to help me you could tell me the availability of
    Madonna's `Burning Up' single.  This goes for about 15 pounds over
    here, put is difficult to track down.  It wasn't released in the UK and
    is only available on 7" in Holland, Italy and Japan (I think).
    
    You'll have to send me your mailstop.
    
    
    matty

    Cheers, P1! Could you get me a copy of 'Papa's Got a Brand New Digital
    Bag', by F.P.O.L.A.A.B., please.
    
    Bob

    Re 619.41
           
    Ilse Borrias,
    Utrecht, Holland, loc. 23.18a 
    
    Is that enough? 
     
    Ilse.
    
    PS. The next time I'm in a respectable record shop I'll ask for
    the burning up single! I'll let you know asap!!!
    

    Errr...you gonna let us in on the joke there Bob?  
    
    Intrigued of Basingstoke, sorry...I mean Newbury.
    

> re. Note 619.44 by SHAPES::FIDDLERM

	You mean you havn't heard of the latest release by the lads in
	F.P.O.L.A.A.B. ?? Gabby and the FNB won't be too pleased.

	P1

    Please note that Digital internal mail systems should not be used for
    personal items, and that personal items which are sent can be returned
    to the sender (and have been known to just "disappear").

    re .42

    Okay Bob. B   t   w a    c n   y  u   d     f r   u    ?   - )
                u      h t    a      o     o     o     s  ?     ;

    - T m
       i 

    errrr...Now I'm completely lost!! What is the F. whassitt?  And why is
    it a 'personal' item?  C'mon guys, its tuesday afternoon, and my poor
    brain gives up by lunchtime.
    
    Mikef

    Please take the personal messages to mail.
    
    Keith

    Hey guys, I don't get it anymore!!
    What the h*ll is everybody talking about?
    I hope my knowledge of the English language 
    is not letting me down now.........
    
    Ilse.
                                
    

    Bad news Ilse,
    
    Somebody bought the remaining copies of `Crashed Into Love'.  I'll try
    and hunt it doen somewhere else.  There shouldn't be any problems. 
    (come on Mike, own up!).  They did have 2 copies of `Empty Spaces'.  Is
    that any good?
    
    
    matty (who doesn't give in)

    Matty,
    
    I guess it was bad luck eh?
    Anyway, you don't have to go into too much trouble!!
    (Gosh, are there really any SB fans left overthere????)
    If the Empty Spaces singles were just the normal 7"'s,
    don't bother, if they are gatefolds or so; I'm interested!!
    
    About your "burning up" problem: I thought it might be a good 
    idea to phone her record company here in Holland!!! What's 
    her record company? WEA, CBS, EMI, RCA,......???
    
    Bye,
    Ilse.
    
    

    It's Sire (part of WEA), but the single is long since deleted.
    
    I go to records shops all the time, so it won't be a problem looking
    under the S section for a change.  I'm after `Fools Gold' 12" by the
    Stone Roses and that's in the S swection, so no problem.
    
    
    matty

    Allright, I'll try to phone WEA today, I will let you know asap!
    You'll never know what will come out of it, eh?
    
    Did you find "Fools Gold"?? I love that one!! 
    Is it so difficult to get that one in England?
    
    Bye and have a nice day,
    Ilse. 
                          
    

    I have `Fools Gold' 7" but I didn't buy the 12" because I didn't know
    if I liked the Stone Roses.  Now I have all the old 12" (except for `So
    Young'), but can't get `Fools Gold 9.53'.  But then I've only tried 3
    towns so far.  The record made either No6 or No8 in the Uk chart.
    
    Are Spandau successful over there?
    
    
    matty

    I had never heard of the Stone Roses before Fools Gold, but I read
    a lot about them in this notes file! So I assume that they were
    already succesfull!? But "Fools Gold" is great, maybe I'll buy
    the CD single when it's in the bargain bin!!! har har!! (joke)
    
    Spandau is not that succesfull as they were a few years ago!
    In '87 they managed to get 6 sold-out concerts here. (8000 people
    each night). This current tour, they played in Holland twice, one 
    night wasn't even sold out! The Through the barricades album was very
    succesfull, so were Parade and True. The last one didn't do too
    well....(I think it's very good!). 
    
    Ilse.
          

    Hi Isle,
    
    I've found it!  I bought you the 12" (2 copies in picture sleeves). 
    50p each!!!!!  The tracks are `Crashed Into Love' (same version as the
    single I suppose) and 2 live tracks including `Through The Barricades'.
    
    Send me a mail for suggestions on how to send these on.
    
    I'm glad about that!
    
    
    matty

    Hi Matty!!
    
    Thanks a LOT!!!! Really good! Where did you get them???
    Don't you think it would be a better idea to send eachother
    mails via All-in-1 or another account? Can you please tell me
    how to reach you? I have an Ai1 account: ILSE BORRIAS@UTO.
    It's pretty boring for other readers if they read all this 
    (rather personal) stuff, eh?
    I'll answer you ASAP then! 
    I also have an address for you that you can contact for special
    and limited editions from various artists all over the world. 
    (Burning up???)
    
    See ya!
    Ilse :-)
                                   
                                
    

    Matthew Brown @UCG (but only for 5 more days!!!) or
    _shapes::brownm
    
    
    matty

    Hi,
    
    Sorry for the other readers, but via this note I hope to get in
    contact with Dougie Robb!: 
    
    Dougie, 
    I tried to send you a mail back twice, and I got it back twice!!
    Can you give me your mailstop, please? Or send me a little note 
    so I can answer you back! 
                               
    Thanks in advance,
    Ilse.
                              

    Hi Tim!!
    
    Again, I want to use this topic to get in contact with  
    somebody!! 
    Can Tim O'Connor please send me a little note via
    Ai1, so I can answer you back, I tried to send you a message, but
    I got it back...(I don't know what I'm doing wrong!!!)
    
    Cheers!
    Ilse.
                            
    

    Tim O'Connor can also be reached on vaxmail at the following
    address....  JUMBLY::OCONNOR
    
    And tell him...Dave sent you :-)
    
    - Dave K.