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Confusion (New Order song)

*for the Electric Light Orchestra song of the same name see Confusion (ELO song).*

**Confusion** is the title of a song recorded by New Order. It was written and produced by Arthur Baker and New Order and released as a 12" single on 22 August 1983 with four different mixes, with the main track clocking in at approx 8:13.

As the follow-up to the ground-breaking electronic dance hit Blue Monday, Confusion follows the new electro-dance direction of the band but with the collaboration of US producer Arthur Baker. The track makes use of synthesisers, drum machines and electronic percussion although also features the group's trademark bass guitar sound, as played by Peter Hook. The song was also the group's first to feature the title in its lyric, with the word 'confusion' being chanted several times.

It was also the group's first material to be recorded outside the UK. Baker also co-wrote and produced I.O.U. by British group Freeez which has many similarities with Confusion.

## Single release

As with Blue Monday, Confusion was released principally on 12" only although a promo 7" featuring and edit of track A1 on both sides had limited release. The single reached no.12 a week after having entered the UK charts at no.17 on 30 August 1983. John Peel had been playing various tracks from the record from late July 1983. [1]

* 12" FAC 93

A1 Confusion

A2 Confused Beats

B1 Confusion (instrumental)

B2 Confusion (rough mix)

## Promo video

A promo video with an edited version of Confusion was made and is effectively New Order's first promo video. The video cuts between footage of New York streets, Arthur Baker working on the track in the studio, a young girl working in a pizzeria, then getting ready to go clubbing and New Order playing the song live on stage. All the protagonists come together when Baker plays the song to a crowd in a club where the young girl is dancing and at which the group also arrive.

## Versions

Aside from the original four mixes several other official and unofficial mixes have been released over the years. For the group's first compilation album *Substance* (1987) the group recorded a new shorter version of the song. This version also appears on the group's 2002 compilation album *International*.

## External links

* Discogs
* Musicbrainz (song)
* Spotify (2016 remix album)
Forever and Ever

**Forever and Ever** - song recorded by Slik, released as a single on late 1975. Went to no.1 for one week in February 1976, replacing ABBA's Mamma Mia.

The track featured on the group's debut album, released in May 1976.

### Top of the Pops

* 01 January 1976 (new)
* 22 January 1976 (12)
* 05 February 1976 (2)
* 12 February 1976 (1)
* 25 December 1976

The song was also performed on LWT's *Supersonic* and *Saturday Scene*.
Eden Hazard

**Eden Hazard** (Eden Michael Hazard, b. 07 January 1991) is a Belgian footballer, currently playing as attacking midfielder for Real Madrid and the Belgian national team. [1]

He began his career with French team Lille in 2007 with whom he won the French league and cup double in 2011. In June 2012 Hazard signed for English club Chelsea FC who won the UEFA Europa League in Hazard's first season. He scored the winning goal, a penalty, for Chelsea in the 2018 FA Cup.

At the end of the 2019 season he signed a contract for real Madrid until 30 June 2024 for an initially reported fee of approximately €100 million.
27 May 1982

Thursday 26 May

1982-05-27

## Events

* FA Cup final replay between Tottenham Hotspur & Queens Park Rangers. After the 1-1 draw on Saturday Spurs win the replay by a single goal, a penalty scored by Glen Hoddle after 6 mins.

## Top of the Pops

* Introduced by John Peel with special guest Debbie Harry. The shorter than usual TOTP was broadcast immediately before the 1982 FA Cup Final replay.

1. (21) Genesis – Paperlate
2. (14) Blondie – Island Of Lost Souls  (Video)
3. (24) Japan – Cantonese Boy
4. (12) Duran Duran – Hungry Like The Wolf  (Video)
5. (16) Soft Cell – Torch
6. (1) Madness – House Of Fun  (Video)
7. (28) Fun Boy Three – The Telephone Always Rings  (Crowd Dancing)  (And Credits)

*this edition repeated 26 May 2023*

## Smash Hits

* Features: Toyah, The Higsons, Echo & The Bunnymen, Adam Ant.
* Bitz: Haircut One Hundred, The Human League in the USA, Public Image Ltd., WOMAD, Steve Strange, Bananarama, Cabaret Voltaire, A Flock of Seagulls, Siouxsie & The Banshees, XTC, Billy McKenzie Al time Top 10, Personal File:Mari Wilson, Disco Top 40, Indie Singles Top 30, Indie albums Top 10,
* Lyrics: Club Country, Paperlate, Cantonese Boy, House of Fun, A Little Peace, Fireworks, Island of Lost Souls,
* Singles (David Hepworth): The Back of Love, Temptation, House of Fun, Pinky Blue, 3x3, Fireworks.
* Albums: *Select, Avalon, The Hunter.*
* Nights Out: Status Quo
* Live dates: Cabaret Voltaire, Toyah, Haircut One Hundred, The Passions.
* Centrespread: Madness
* Back cover: Duran Duran
* Ads: The Back of Love, Goody Two Shoes, *Sulk*,
Giovanni Pernice

**Giovanni Pernice** (b. 05 September 1990) is an Italian professional dancer, best known for his appearances on the British television show *Strictly Come Dancing*.

Pernice first appeared as a professional dancer on the BBC show for the thirteenth series in 2015. He was partnered with former *Coronation Street* actress Georgia May Foote. The couple reached the final of the competition finishing as joint runners-up. In 2021 he won the nineteenth series of the show partnered with deaf *EastEnders* actress, Rose Ayling-Ellis.
Eurythmics

**Eurythmics** was the name of a musical duo formed by musician Dave Stewart and vocalist Annie Lennox. The two go together in 1980 after their previous band The Tourists had split up.

The duo's first album *In The Garden*, produced by Krautrock maestro Conny Plank, met with critical acclaim although failed to enjoy any significant commercial success. The duo broke through with their next release, the much more synth-pop based Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This (1982) featuring the hit single of the same name. They later took a more rock-centred musical approach on subsequent albums, before splitting up in 1990.

## Scrapbook

*Sweet Dreams* video ad, April 1984 (1/2)*Sweet Dreams* video ad, April 1984 (2/2)
## External links

* Official site
* Wikipedia
* Discogs
Going Underground/The Dreams of Children

**Going Underground/The Dreams of Children** was a double A-side single comprising the two titular songs, written by Paul Weller and recorded and released by The Jam on 10 March 1980.

The first 100,000 copies were released with a bonus 7" comprising three live tracks Away From The Numbers, The Modern World b/w Down In The Tube Station at Midnight, recorded at the Rainbow Theatre, November 3rd, 1979. Both discs have 'A' & 'B' printed on the respective labels although the 'B' is removed from The Dreams of Children label on the standard release.

The single went straight to no.1 in March 1980 and remained at the top for three weeks, spending a total of seven weeks in the Top 40. It was the group's first no.1 single.

A re-release in 1983 reached no.21 in February.

Going Underground remains the most well-known of the two tracks. Neither were included on any studio album although both feature on the compilation *Snap!* (1983) and various other compilation albums. Both tracks also feature as bonus tracks on the deluxe re-issue of *Setting Sons* (2014). Live recordings of the two songs feature on *Dig the New Breed* (1982).

## Top of the Pops

* Going Underground featured on TOTP on: 20 March 1980 (video), 27 March 1980 (studio), 03 April 1980 (rpt. studio), 01 January 1981 review of 1980, pt.2 (new studio performance).

## Scrapbook

The Jam - Going Underground (Official Video)The Jam - Going Undergound TOTP 1980
Daliah Lavi

**Daliah Lavi** (Daliah Lewinbuk, b.12 October 1942 d.03 May 2017) was an Israeli singer and actress. She enjoyed some popular success firstly in film roles during most of the 1960s turning to singing in the early 1970s.

As a singer she occasionally starred in UK television light entertainment shows such as those hosted by Cliff Richard, Rolf Harris and Harry Secombe[1]
, although enjoyed greater success in German speaking countries as a *Schlagsinger*.

Later in life she moved to the US where she died in 2017 from unknown causes.

## External links

* Wikipedia EN
* IMDb entry
Eurovision Song Contest (2003)

**Eurovision Song Contest 2003**

* **Date**: 24 May 2003
* **Location**: Riga, Latvia
* **Venue**: Skonto Hall
* **Countries participating**: 26
	+ Countries returning: Iceland, Ireland, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal
	+ Debut countries: Ukraine
	+ Non-returning countries: Denmark, Finland, Lithania, Macedonia, Switzerland

* **Broadcaster**: LTV
* **Presenter**(s): Marija Naumova (b.1973), Renārs Kaupers (b.1974)
* **Winning entry**: **Sertab Erener - Everyway That I Can** (Turkey)

* **UK entry**: Jemini - Cry Baby (26th/last place)
* **UK commentators**: Terry Wogan (BBC One), Ken Bruce (BBC Radio 2)

## Trivia

* Highest number of participating countries to date.
* Turkey's first ever victory
* Russia were represented by pop duo t.A.T.u who had scored a major international hit with All The Things She Said. They came third.
* The first time that the UK had come last in the contest, and the first time with 'nul points'.

## See also

* A Song For Europe (2003)

## External links

* Wikipedia
* ESC official site archive page
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (1991)

**Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me** - 1991 cover version of the original song recorded by Elton John.

Michael & John had first performed the song at the Live Aid concert in 1985 (with Michael singing and John playing, featuring backup vocals by Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley and Kiki Dee). Six years later, George Michael's Cover to Cover tour regularly included the song, and for the final show at Wembley Arena, London on 23 March 1991, Michael brought out John as a surprise guest to sing it with him.
Easter

**Easter** is a Christian religious festival celebrating the crucifixion (Good Friday) and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter Sunday).

The date of Easter Sunday (and therefore of Good Friday) is not fixed and varies from year to year but is always celebrated on the first Sunday following the full Moon that occurs on or just after the Spring Equinox (but never before March 22). This moon is called the Paschal Moon. The Christian Church decided to simplify the process of calculating Easter’s date by always observing the spring equinox on March 21, despite the fact that the equinox date changes over time.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday are Bank holidays in the UK, as is the Monday immediately after, known as Easter Monday.

## Dates

### 1960s

* 1964: Good Friday - 27 March, Easter Sunday - 29 March, Easter Monday - 30 March
* 1965: Good Friday - 16 April, Easter Sunday - 18 April, Easter Monday - 19 April
* 1966: Good Friday - 08 April, Easter Sunday - 10 April, Easter Monday - 11 April
* 1967: Good Friday - 24 March, Easter Sunday - 26 March, Easter Monday - 27 March
* 1968: Good Friday - 12 April, Easter Sunday - 14 April, Easter Monday - 15 April
* 1969: Good Friday - 04 April, Easter Sunday - 06 April, Easter Monday - 07 April

## Sources

* Easter dates
* The Old Farmer's Almanac
* timeanddate.com: Easter Sunday in the UK, Good Friday in the UK, Easter Monday in the UK
Cars

pic sleeve cover

**Cars** is the title of a song written, recorded and released by British recording artist Gary Numan. It was his first and only no.1 singlke as a solo artist although he had also hit the top in the Uk earlier in the year with Are Friends Electric? released by Tubeway Army.

## Single release

The track was the first that Numan released under his own name, previous recordings having been released as Tubeway Army. Cars had been included in Tubeway Army's second Peel session recorded in May 1979 and first broadcast on Peel's radio show on 25 June 1979.[1] The session featured a further three tracks which together with Cars would appear on Numan's debut solo album The Pleasure Principle.

The B-side Asylum was another new track although did not feature on The Pleasure Principle. It was later included on Cd re-releases of the album

### Chart performance

The single went to no.1 in September 1979 on the fourth week in the UK charts (Numan's debut album also went straight to no.1 in the same week). The single remained at the top for just one week, usurped by Message in a Bottle by The Police.

### Tracklisting

7" Beggars Banquet BEG 23

A. Cars

B. Asylum

*A 12" version with identical tracks was released in Germany.* [2]

## Live versions

* Several live versions of Cars have been recorded and officially released by Numan, starting from the *Living Ornaments '79* album originally issued in 1981, which showcased the artists first solo tour. Similarly live performances of the song were included on Living Ornaments '80 (expanded version, 2005) and Living Ornaments '81 (1998). Cars features on almost all of Numan's many live albums released over the years.
* Numan made a surprise appearance as guest vocalist with American band Nine Inch Nails during some gigs on the group's 2009 tour, performing Cars and Metal from *The Pleasure Principle*.[3] NIN's lead singer Trent Reznor announced "*When I was an artist shaping my sound, this man very was influential and it’s my honour to introduce him tonight*".
Bad Boys

**Bad Boys** - song recorded and released by British group Wham! as a single in May 1983, later featured on the album *Fantastic*.

The single reached no.2 in the UK. Band member and song writer George Michael has mentioned Bad Boys as a song he hated. The track was omitted from the 1997 compilation album *The Best of Wham!: If You Were There.*
Equinoxe

LP front cover

**Equinoxe** is the title of the fourth studio album by French musician and composer Jean Michel Jarre. It was released in December 1978 and was the follow-up album to the worldwide hit album *Oxygène*.

Equinoxe follows the pattern of *Oxygene* in consisting of two long instrumental 'suites' (one per LP side) divided into "parts". Equinioxe has a total of eight parts compared to the six on its predecessor. As with Oxygene the lead single is the opening track on side 2 of the album.

Various parts of the album have featured in Jarre's compilation albums and live performances over the years. A segment of Part 8 has also been played live by Jarre on the accordion, and entitled 'Band in the Rain'.

## Tracklisting

All tracks composed by Jean-Michel Jarre.

Side one

1. Equinoxe Part 1 – 2:25
2. Equinoxe Part 2 – 5:00
3. Equinoxe Part 3 – 5:09
4. Equinoxe Part 4 – 6:54

Side two

1. Equinoxe Part 5 – 3:54
2. Equinoxe Part 6 – 3:28
3. Equinoxe Part 7 – 7:06
4. Equinoxe Part 8 – 4:57

## External links

* Discogs
* Spotify
Dollar

**Dollar** were a British pop group, formed in 1978 and led by vocal duo David Van Day and Thereza Bazar, both of whom were previously members of vocal group Guys 'n Dolls.

They had a string of hit singles between 1979 and 1982, some of which were produced and written by Trevor Horn (member of Buggles, Yes and Art Of Noise, and producer of ABC and Frankie Goes To Hollywood ).

The couple split both artistically and romantically in 1983.

Dollar re-formed in 1986 enjoying a final Top 10 hit in 1988 with 'Oh L'Amour', originally recorded by Erasure, before splitting up again shortly after. Occasional live reunions have taken place from 2002 onwards, including a Trevor Horn tribute show in 2004.

## Top 40 Singles

highest chart position in brackets

1978
* Shooting Star (14)

1979
* Who Were You With in the Moonlight? (14)
* Love's Got a Hold On me (4)
* I Wanna Hold Your Hand (9)

1981

* Hand Held in Black and White (19)
* Mirror Mirror (Mon Amour) (4)

1982
* Give Me Back My Heart (4)
* Videotheque (17)
* Gimme Some Kinda Magic (34)

1987
* Oh L'Amour (7 - 1988)

## Scrapbook

Record Mirror, 01 December 1978*Look-In*, Jan. 1980Sounds, 26 September 1981Record Mirror, 02 Jan 1982TV Times, 17 July 1982*Record Mirror*, 12 Dec. 1987
## External links

* Official Charts Archive
* Discogs
* Spotify artist page
Get The Balance Right!

**Get The Balance Right!** is the title of a song recorded by British band Depeche Mode, released as their seventh single on 31 January 1983. The song was written by band member Martin Gore and produced by Daniel Miller and the group.

The song represents a 'transition' for the band as Gore's song writing moved away from the subject of love and relationships of *A Broken Frame*, now considered as superficial, to more serious subjects, as illustrated by the lyrics, eg. "*There's more besides the joy rides and the little house in the countryside..".*

The song is also notable in that it features Alan Wilder as the fourth permanent band member for the first time. Wilder had only previously appeared with Depeche Mode for live performances.

## Single release

Get The Balance Right! was released as a stand-alone single and does not feature on the album *Construction Time Again* released later in the year.

The 12" "Combination mix" has since been considered as ground-breaking and a major influence on house music which emerged later in the decade.

B side The Great Outdoors is the first song to feature Alan Wilder as a songwriter for the group. the track was co-written with Martin Gore.

The release of a second 12" as a numbered limited edition, featuring the 7" mix of the lead track with added live tracks on the B side (plays at 33 1/3 rpm), was repeated for the subsequent singles Everything Counts and Love In Itself 2 (see Singles).

Get The Balance Right!
Rel. 31 January 1983, UK chart peak: 13, 01 March 1983

* 7 BONG 2
	+ Get The Balance Right! (3:12)
	+ The Great Outdoors! (5:01)

* 12 BONG 2
	+ Get The Balance Right! (Combination Mix)
	+ The Great Outdoors!
	+ Tora! Tora! Tora! (Live)

* L12 BONG 2
	+ Get The Balance Right (Original Mix)
	+ My Secret Garden (live)
	+ See You (live)
	+ Satellite (live)
	+ Tora! Tora! Tora! (live)

Live tracks recorded at Hammersmith Odeon 25 September 1982.
Faith (album)

LP front cover

*This is an article on the album by George Michael. For the album of the same name by The Cure see Faith (The Cure album)*.

**Faith** is the title of the debut solo album by British recording artist George Michael. Released in the UK on 30 October 1987, it was preceded by the singles I Want Your Sex and the title track Faith, both Top 3 in the UK. Tracks Father Figure, One More Try and Monkey were also all subsequently released as singles.

The album itself went straight to no.1 in the UK album charts on its release, going on to spend a total of 20 consecutive weeks in the Top 40.

The album was also a big success in the USA reaching no.1 in the Billboard 200 in early 1988. Tracks were also played by 'black' and soul music radio stations and won the awards as 'Favorite Soul/R&B Album' for the album and 'Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist' as well as 'Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist' for Michael a the American Music Awards in 1989. In the same year *Faith* won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

A special remastered re-issue went Top 30 again in February 2011.

## Tracklisting

original LP EPIC EPC 460000 1
A1. Faith (3:15)

A2. Father Figure (5:36)

A3. I Want Your Sex, Parts 1 & 2 (9:13)

A4. One More Try (5:49)

B1. Hard Day (4:47)

B2. Hand to Mouth (4:36)

B3. Look at Your Hands (4:36)

B4. Monkey (5:05)

B5. Kissing a Fool (4:34)

CD and cassette bonus tracks:
10/B6. Hard Day (Shep Pettibone Remix) (6:29)

11/B7. A Last Request (I Want Your Sex Part III) (3:48)

## Tour

The album was promoted through Michael's first solo world tour, taking in 137 shows between February 1988 and July 1989.

## External links

* Discogs.com

* musicbrainz.com
Fun Boy Three

**Fun Boy Three** were a British new wave pop band, active between 1981 and 1983, formed by singers Terry Hall, Neville Staple and Lynval Golding after they left The Specials. The group released two albums and had seven UK top 20 hits, including two with Bananarama.

TV
--

* 19 November / 03 December 1981 *Top of the Pops* -The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum)
* 11 February / 11 March 1982 *Top of the Pops* - It Ain’t What You Do It’s The Way That You Do It
* 03 April 1982 - *Pop Quiz*, Terry Hall contestant
* 22 April 1982 - *Top of the Pops* Really Saying Something (video)
* 03 June 1982 - *Top of the Pops* The Telephone Always Rings
* 30 July 1982 - *Cheggers Plays Pop*
* 12 August 1982 - *Top of the Pops*
* 17 February 1983 *Top of the Pops* - Tunnel of Love
* 06 May 1983 - Old Grey Whistle Test live concert
* 18 September 1983 BBC 1 rpt. of above live concert

* 11 February 1995 - TOTP2

## Radio

* 19 January 1983 - BBC R1 session for David Jensen
* 19 December 2010 - BBC 6 music rpt. of above session (incorrectly listed as a Peel session) [1]
* 20 October 2013 - BBC 6 Music *The First Time With*.. - Terry Hall

## Smash Hits

* 29 October 1981 - cover feature
* 24 June 1982 - cover feature

## External links

* Wikipedia
* Discogs
* Official charts archive page
Farah Fawcett

**Farah Fawcett** (Ferrah Leni, b. 02 February 1947, d. 25 June 2009) was an American actress.

She was married to actor Lee Majors from 1973 to 1982 (although the couple separated in 1979 ) and during the years of marriage used the name Farah Fawcett-Majors.

## Scrapbook

*scans GraemeWood*

TV Times, January 1977XTV Times, February 1977XNovember 1977January 1979August 1990
Dusty Springfield

**Dusty Springfield** (Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien, b. 16 April 1939, d. 02 March 1999 was a British pop singer, recording artist and record producer.

She had thirteen UK Top Twenty singles and three Top 10 albums between 1963 and 1968.

Continuing to record and perform in the seventies and eighties, with limited commercial success, her career was revived in the late eighties through her collaboration with Pet Shop Boys with whom she recorded the hit single What Have I Done To Deserve This? (no.2 in August 1987). The duo also produced and wrote songs for Springfield's 1990 album *Reputation* which featured two hit singles inclusing Nothing Has Been Proved for the film *Scandal*.

Springfield died in 1999 from cancer, first diagnosed in 1994.

## Singles discography

Top 30 only, peak pos. in brackets

* 1963: I Only Wanna Be With You (opening song on first edition of TOTP, peak 4 09 January 1964)
* 1964
	+ Stay Awhile (13)
	+ I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (3)
	+ Losing You (9)
* 1965
	+ In The Middle of Nowhere (8)
	+ Some of Your Lovin' (8)
* 1966:
	+ Little By Little (17)
	+ You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (1)
	+ Going Back (6)
	+ All I See Is You (9)
* 1967
	+ I'll Try Anything (13)
	+ Give Me Time (24)
* 1968:
	+ I'll Close My Eyes and Count To Ten (4)
	+ Son of a Preacher Man (9)
* 1987
	+ What Have I Done To Deserve This? (with Pet Shop Boys, 2)
* 1989
	+ Nothing Has Been Proved (16)
	+ In Private (14)

## Top of the Pops

*not complete*

* I Only Wanna Be With You: 01 January 1964 (opening song) rpt. 08 January 1964
* I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself 15 July 1964, rpt. 22 July 1964
* Losing You 12 November 1964
* In The Middle Of Nowhere: 01 July 1965, 08 July 1965, rpt. 15 July 1965.
* Some Of Your Lovin’: 07 October 1965, 14 October 1965, rpt. 21 October 1965
* Little By Little: 27 January 1966, rpt.17 February 1966.
* You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me: 31 March 1966, 07 April 1966, 14 April 1966 rpt., 21 April 1966 rpt., 28 April 1966, 26 December 1966
* Going Back: 30 June 1966, 14 July 1966, 04 August 1966.
* All I See Is You: 15 September 1966, rpt. 22 September 1966
* I'll Try Anything 23 February 1967, rpt. 09 March 1967 & 30 March 1967:
* Give Me Time: 25 May 1967.

*1968..*

## External links

* Wikipedia
* Official chart archive
* Discogs
* Musicbrainz
* Spotify
29 May 1980

Thursday

1980-05-29

## Events

* Tonight's was the last Top of the Pops before the Musicians Union strike put it off the air for two months until 07 August 1980.

## Top of the Pops

Presented by Kid Jensen

1. (17) Crown Heights Affair – You Gave Me Love (Danced To By Legs & Co)
2. (13) Don Mclean – Crying (Video)
3. (37) Thin Lizzy – Chinatown
4. (6) Roxy Music – Over You
5. (26) Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Messages
6. (21) Jermaine Jackson – Let’S Get Serious (Video)
7. (36) Stiff Little Fingers – Nobody’S Hero
8. (23) Mystic Merlin – Just Can’T Give You Up (Video)
9. (New) Lena Zavaroni – Jump Down Jimmy
10. (1) Mash – Theme From M\*A\*S\*H (Suicide Is Painless) (Danced To By Legs & Co)
11. (9) Lipps Inc – Funky Town (And Credits)

## Smash Hits

* Issue: May 29 - June 11 1980
* Cover: Terry Hall (Specials)
* Features: '*The Acceptable Face of Synthesisers*', OMITD interview and Messages lyrics;
* Centrefold. New Musik
* Lyrics: Rescue, No Self Control, We Are Glass, Messages, Kitchen At Parties, I'm Alive.
* Rear cover: The Human League (live colour pic) [1]
Eurovision Song Contest (1996)

**Eurovision Song Contest 1996** (41st ed.)

* **Date**: 18 May 1996
* **Location**: Oslo, Norway
* **Venue**: Oslo Spektrum
* **Countries participating**: 23 (29 in pre-qualifying round)
	+ Countries returning: Estonia, Finland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Switzerland
	+ Debut countries: none
	+ Non-returning countries: Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Russia

* **Broadcaster**: NRK
* **Presenter**(s): Ingvild Bryn (b.1961), Morten Harket (b.1959)
* **Winning entry**: **Eimear Quinn - The Voice** (Ireland)

* **UK entry**: Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit (8th)
* **UK commentators**: Terry Wogan (BBC One), Ken Bruce (BBC Radio 2)

## Trivia

* Ireland gain a record-extending seventh contest win, and their fourth win in five years.
* In order to reduce the number of finalists the pre-qualifying round system was adopted (as in 1993) with everyone at risk of rejection except the host nation. The qualifying round was not broadcast live.
* One novelty of this year's event, which failed to catch on, was the recording of a good luck message by a political figure from each competing nation
* The UK's entry went to no.1 in the singles charts the day after the contest. It was the first song to do so since 1981.

## External links

* Wikipedia
* ESC official site archive page
Empire State Human

**Empire State Human** is the title of a song by The Human League released a single in October 1979 and included on the group's debut album *Reproduction*.

On its original release the single failed to make any great impact on the charts, and was re-released in 1980 in a second attempt to achieve some commercial success. Initial copies of the re-release also included a free bonus 7" single. This helped the single to get to no.62 in the UK charts although again failed to give the group their big breakthrough.

Shortly after, Virgin also re-released the *Holiday 80* EP/single a second time, after lead track Rock 'n' Roll had got the group on Top of the Pops, and to no.56 in the UK charts.

## Tracklisting

UK releases only

original 7" release VS 294

1. Empire State Human (3.10)
2. Introducing (3.10)

re-release VS 351 (1980) 2 x 7"

1. Empire State Human (3.10)
2. Introducing (3.13)
3. Only After Dark (3.15)
4. Toyota City (5.38)

a single 7" with tracks 1 & 2 under same cat no. were available after initial copies had sold out. Also issued on 12" VS 351-12.

## External links

* Discogs
* Empire State Human on the-human-league.fandom.com
Embarrassment

7" single

**Embarrassment** is the title of a song recorded and released by ska/pop band Madness. It first appeared on their second album *Absolutely* in September 1980 and was later released as a single in November, reaching no.4 in the UK singles chart.

## Single release

### Facts and figures

11 December 1980.

### Tracklistings

* 7" single, UK, Stiff BUY 102

A. Embarrassment

B. Crying Shame
Gary Lineker

**Gary Lineker** OBE (b. 30 November 1960) is an English former professional footballer and currently a sports broadcaster.

He began his football career at Leicester City in 1978 eventually moving to Everton and then to Barcelona FC during the 1980s. He returned to England in 1989 when he joined Tottenham Hotspur. he made his England debut in 1984, earning 80 caps and scoring 48 goals during an eight-year career with the national side. In the 1990 World Cup, he scored four goals to help England reach the semi-finals.

After retiring from playing he took up a career as commentator for BBC Radio 5 Live, and also appeared as team captain in *They Think It's All Over* from 1995 to 2003. In 1999, he replaced Desmond Lynam as the BBC's anchorman for football coverage, including its flagship football television programme *Match of the Day*, which he continues to present.
Gonna Make You A Star

**Gonna Make You A Star** is the title of a song written and recorded by British artist David Essex. Released as a single in September 1974, it became Essex' first UK no.1, remaining at the top of the charts for three weeks in November.

Produced by Jeff Wayne, the track featured as the opening song of David Essex' second and eponymous album which reached no.2 in the UK in December and over the Christmas period, held off the top by Elton John' *Greatest Hits* collection, although holding back Bay City Rollers' *Rollin'* on its second wave of success.

The song is notable for the use of the Moog synthesiser as part of the melody, played by Jeff Wayne.[1]

The B-side to Gonna Make You A Star, entitled Window, also features on the album.
Definitely Maybe

**Definitely Maybe is** the title of the debut album recorded and released by British band Oasis. At the time of its release on 29 August 1994 it was the fastest-selling debut album of all time. the album was produced by Oasis and Mark Coyle with additional production by Owen Morris and David Batchelor and released on Creation records.

The release of the album had been preceded by three hits singles Supersonic, Shakermaker and more recently Live Forever, their first Top 10 hit. All the songs were written by band member Noel Gallagher.

The album is considered seminal to the Britpop era and the general revival in British popular music in the nineties following a period dominated by American grunge and electronic dance music.

## Personnel

* Liam Gallagher - vocals
* Noel Gallagher - lead guitar & backing vocals
* Paul Arthurs - rhythm guitars
* Paul McGuigan - bass guitar
* Tony McCarroll - drums

## Tracklisting

* CD CRE CD 169

1. Rock ’n’ Roll Star (5:23)
2. Shakermaker (5:08)
3. Live Forever (4:37)
4. Up in the Sky (4:29)
5. Columbia (6:17)
6. Supersonic (4:44)
7. Bring It On Down (4:18)
8. Cigarettes & Alcohol (4:49)
9. Digsy’s Dinner (2:32)
10. Slide Away (6:33)
11. Married With Children (3:13)

2 x 12" vinyl LP

* A1 Rock ’n’ Roll Star
* A2 Shakermaker
* A3 Live Forever
* B1 Up in the Sky
* B2 Columbia
* B3 Sad Song
* C1 Supersonic
* C2 Bring It On Down
* C3 Cigarettes & Alcohol
* D1 Digsy’s Dinner
* D2 Slide Away
* D3 Married With Children

## Singles

* Supersonic (31)
* Shakermaker (11)
* Live Forever (10)
* Cigarettes & Alcohol (7)

## External links

* Discogs
* Spotify
George Ezra

**George Ezra** (George Ezra Barnett, b. 07 June 1993) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician. He first rose to prominence with the release of his hit single Budapest which reached no.3 in the UK in July 2014 and no.1 in several other countries.

Ezra's debut album *Wanted on Voyage* reached no.1 in the UK on its release in October 2014 (spending four non-consecutive weeks at the top), as did the follow-up *Staying at Tamara's* in 2018, which spawned the no.1 single Shotgun. His third studio album *Gold Rush Kid* was released in June 2022 and gave him his third consecutive no.1.

## External links

* YouTube channel
* Spotify
* Official Charts Archive
Feels Like I'm in Love

**Feels Like I'm in Love** is a song written by Ray Dorset with his band Mungo Jerry and recorded Scottish singer Kelly Marie (b.1957). Originally released in 1979 the single became a number-one hit on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks in September 1980.

A cover version by British vocal group Brotherhood of Man appeared on their 1981 album *20 Disco Greats*.

feels Like I'm in Love was Marie's debut hit. She scored two more Top 40 hits in the UK, namely with the follow-up Loving Just For Fun, no.22 in October 1980, and Hot Love, no.21 in March 1981.[1]
Confusion/Last Train To London

**Confusion/Last Train To London** is a double A-sided single released by British group Electric Light Orchestra in November 1979. It comprised the songs Confusion and Last Train to London, both of which were taken from the group's latest album *Discovery.*

The single, produced by group frontman Jeff Lynne who also wrote both songs, peaked at no.8 in the UK.

The group's first UK compilation album *ELO's Greatest Hits,* which did not feature any of the hits from *Discovery*, was released at around the same time as this single.
Dire Straits

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**Dire Straits** were a British rock band formed in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s, gaining widespread acclaim for their distinctive sound that blended rock, folk, and jazz influences.

The band's self-titled debut album, *Dire Straits*, was released in 1978 and included the hit single Sultans of Swing, which helped establish them on the international music scene. Mark Knopfler's fingerstyle guitar technique and distinctive voice became iconic elements of the band's sound.

Over the years, Dire Straits released several successful albums, including *Communiqué* (1979), Making Movies(1980), *Love Over Gold* (1982), and the hugely successful *Brothers in Arms* (1985). The latter featured the hit songs "Money for Nothing" and "Walk of Life" and became one of the best-selling albums of all time.

In 1995, Mark Knopfler decided to disband Dire Straits, and the members pursued individual projects. Mark Knopfler continued a successful solo career, and his distinctive guitar work remained highly regarded in the music industry.

Dire Straits' music is characterized by its melodic guitar riffs, thoughtful lyrics, and a blend of various musical styles. They are considered one of the pioneers of the "heartland rock" genre, and their influence on the rock music landscape is still felt today.
David Grant

**David Grant** (b.08 August 1956) is a British vocalist, songwriter, producer and vocal coach, best known as one of the founder members of Linx. The group, later a duo with Peter Martin, were active from 1980-1983, after which Grant embarked on a solo career.

In more recent years Grant has become well known, together with his second wife Carrie Grant, as vocal coach on *Pop Idol and as* judge and vocal coach on the BBC TV talent show *Fame Academy.* With his wife he also developed the children's TV show *Carrie and David's Popshop*[1] (CBBC, 2008). He also presented episodes of the religious programme *Songs of Praise*.
Condemnation

**Condemnation** is the title of a song recorded and released by Depeche Mode. It was written by band member Martin L Gore and the recording was produced by Depeche Mode and Flood.

The track was originally included on the group's album Songs of Faith and Devotion and and was the third track to be released as a single, although this time a remixed version of the the original was issued.

## SIngle release

Condemnation was released as a single on 13 September 1993 with the BONG 23 catalogue number. The new version was denominated 'Paris mix' as additional production and the remix had been done at Guillame Tell Studios, Paris.

The main B side was the previously unreleased Death's Door (Jazz Mix), a song originally featured in the Wim Wender's movie Until the End of the World and included in its original form on the movie soundtrack. Remixes of the album track Rush were also featured on various formats.

### Chart performance

The single entered the UK charts at no.9 on the first week of its release although fell to no.22 the week after before leaving the Top 40. Only the video was featured on Top of the Pops.

### Tracklistings

12" - 12 BONG 23

1. Condemnation (Paris Mix)
2. Death's Door (Jazz Mix)
3. Rush (Spiritual Guidance Mix)
4. Rush (Amylnitrate Mix [Instrumental])
5. Rush (Wild Planet Mix [Vocal])

12" ltd. edition - L12 BONG 23
CD single ltd. edition - LCD BONG 23

1. Condemnation (Live)
2. Personal Jesus (Live)
3. Enjoy The Silence (Live)
4. Halo (Live)

Cassette single - C BONG 23

1. Condemnation (Paris Mix)
2. Death's Door (Jazz Mix)

(same tracks on both sides)

CD single - CD BONG 23

1. Condemnation (Paris Mix)
2. Death's Door (Jazz Mix)
3. Rush (Spiritual Guidance Mix)
4. Rush (Amylnitrate Mix [Instrumental])

CD BONG 23X
(from the Singles Box Set #5 [disc #29], released 29 March 2004)

1. Condemnation (Paris Mix)
2. Death's Door (Jazz Mix)
3. Rush (Spiritual Guidance Mix)
4. Rush (Amylnitrate Mix [Instrumental])
5. Rush (Wild Planet Mix [Vocal])
6. Condemnation (Live)
7. Personal Jesus (Live)
8. Enjoy The Silence (Live)
9. Halo (Live)
Distant Drums

**Distant Drums** is the tile of a song which provided US singer Jim Reeves with his first and only UK No. 1 hit single in 1966, over two years after his death in a plane crash on 31 July 1964.

The single stayed in the top position for five weeks in September and October 1966, spending a total of nineteen weeks in the Top 20.[1]
David Hepworth

**David Hepworth** (b.27 July 1950) is a British music journalist, writer, broadcaster and blogger.

He first became known as a contributor to the pioneering music magazine *Smash Hits*, and later *Q* and *Mojo*. He also became a presenter on *The Old Grey Whistle Test*. He has published several novels on poplar music history.

tbc

## External links

* David Hepworth's blog
* Goodreads page
Disco (TV show)

**Disco** was the name of a short lived music quiz show broadcast on BBC One in 1975, hosted by Terry Wogan. Shown on Sunday afternoons, the show seems to have run for seven weeks only. (BBC Genome search)

## Description

from *Radio Times* [1]

A light-hearted pop quiz in which two teams pit their wits. to answer questions on pop music past and present.
Terry Wogan as chairman with Tim Rice and Roger Scott heading teams of guest celebrities. A special feature each week will be a live group. From Sands Discotheque, Luton.

## Notes

* Very little evidence of this show seems to remain with no video recordings available to date. These were probably wiped by the BBC as the show was a relative 'flop'.
* ABBA were guests on what seems to have been the final show, according to this ad (source ABBA on TV.com)
Craig David

**Craig David** (Craig Ashley David, b. 05 May 1981, Southampton, UK) is a Britsih singer, songwriter and record producer. he first achieved mainstream success with the single Re-Rewind (The Crowd Say Bo Selecta) released by The Artful Dodger featuring David's vocals, which was a hit in late 1999 and early 2000. He had his first solo success with the single Fill Me In which went to N1 in the UK in April 2000. He scored a second N1 hit later in the year with 7 Days. He has also recorded and released hit singles with Sting, Kano and Bastille.

His debut album *Born To Do It* also reached N1 in the UK in 2000 with follow-ups reaching N4 and N5 respectively. His 2016 'comeback' album *Following My Intuition* also reached N1 on its release in October. His most recent album Teh Time IS Now made its chart debut at N2 in February 2018.

## External links

* Official page
* Wikipedia (EN)
* Discogs
* musicbrainz
* Official charts archive page
* Spotify
Goodbye (song)

single cover

**Goodbye** is the title of a song recorded and released by the British group Spice Girls in December 1998. It was their first song not to feature original member Geri Halliwell, who had left the group earlier in the year. In the Spice Girls' autobiography, Forever Spice, group member Melanie C said Goodbye "*was originally about a relationship ending, but now it's about Geri and it's really sad*".

The song was released as a single in time for the Christmas market and indeed gave the Spice Girls their third consecutive Christmas no.1, the first act to do so since The Beatles. [1] Two separate CD singles were issued in the UK.

## Tracklisting

CD1, VIRGIN VSCDT 1721, 1998
1. Goodbye (Radio Edit)
2. Christmas Wrapping
3. Goodbye (Orchestral Version)

CD1, VIRGIN VSCDT 1721, 1998
1. Goodbye (Radio Edit)
2. Sisters (Are Doing It for Themselves) (live)
3. We Are Family (live)

US Maxi CD release, VIRGIN 7243 8 38652 2 2
1. Goodbye (Radio Edit)
2. Christmas Wrapping
3. Sisters (Are Doing It for Themselves) (live)
4. We Are Family (live)

## Notes

* Christmas Wrapping is a cover version of the single originally released by The Waitresses in 1981. The Spice Girls' recording features vocals by Melanie C and Emma Bunton only, due to the pregnancies of Mel B and Victoria.
* Live tracks recorded at Wembley Arena, 20 September 1998.

## External links

* discogs link
* musicbrainz link
Getting Away With It

**Getting Away With It** - Electronic song released as debut single in December 1989 and later included on debut album *Electronic*.

The track is a writing collaboration between Electronic's Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr and Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant, with Tennant providing the backing vocals and Sumner the main vocals.
Counterfeit e.p.

**Counterfeit e.p.** is the tile of an EP released in June 1989 by Martin L Gore of Depeche Mode. It was Gore's first solo release and reached no.51 in the UK album charts.

Released on 12" vinyl, CD and chrome cassette on 12 June 1989, the EP features six cover versions:

## Tracklisting

original artists in brackets

1. Compulsion (Joe Crow)
2. In a Manner of Speaking (Tuxedomoon)
3. Smile in the Crowd (Durutti Column)
4. Gone (Comsat Angels)
5. Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth (Sparks)
6. Motherless Child (trad.)
Gary Numan

**Gary Numan** (b. Gary Anthony James Webb, 08 March 1958) is a British singer, songwriter, musician and producer. He first became famous with the song 'Are "Friends" Electric, a single released under the group name of Tubeway Army, which went to no. 1 in the UK in June 1979. Soon afterwards Numan began to record and release as a solo artist and his first single Cars also went to no. 1 in September of the same year. The Tubeway Army album *Replicas* went to no. 1 in the UK, as did his first two solo albums The Pleasure Principle and *Telekon*.

Numan enjoyed mixed fortunes throughout the eighties, almost always derided by the press, while maintaining a solid and loyal fanbase. He continued to record and release material into the nineties and does so to date. His latest album *Intruder* was released in May 2021. In April 2023 he played his 1,000th live show, at London's Electric Ballroom.[1]

He is married to Gemma and the couple have three daughters.

## Scrapbook

Look-In w/e 20 September 1980Record Mirror 05 September 1981
## External links

* Official site
* Discogs
* Musicbrainz
* Spotify
* Smash Hits archive tagged
* discography
Eurovision Song Contest (2021)

**The 65th Eurovision Contest** was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands with the grand final taking place on Saturday 22 May 2021, after semi-finals on 18 and 20 May. A total of 39 countries participated in the competition, with 26 reaching the final (10 from each semi-final plus the six founder members).

It was the first ESC to be held in the COVID-19 era, after the 2020 edition had been cancelled due to the pandemic. In early April 2021 it was announced that an audience of 3,500 people would be allowed at each of the shows, with the Dutch government giving its approval on 29 April. All audience members had to have tested negative for COVID-19.

There were several incidents related to the COVID-19 outbreak however, such as the group representing Iceland not being allowed to take part in the live shows since a group member had been tested positive. A video of their performance in rehearsals was shown instead. Australia had also refrained from travelling to Europe in order to participate although the country took part in the the first semi-final retained its voting power.

## Presenters

The presenters were Chantal Janzen, Jan Smit, both singers Edsilia Rombley, who represented the Netherlands in the 1998 and 2007 contests, and beauty vlogger Nikkie de Jager.

## Semi-finals

* Semi-final 1, countries eliminated: Croatia, Romania, Slovenia, Australia, North Macedonia, Ireland
* Semi-final 2, countries eliminated: Denmark, Austria, Estonia, Poland, Czech republic, Georgia, Latvia.

## Final

Participating countries (in order of appearance): Cyprus, Albania, Israel, Belgium, Russia, Malta, Portugal, Serbia, UK, Greece, Switzerland, Iceland, Spain, Moldova, Germany, Finalnd, Bulgaria, Lithania, Ukraine, France, Azerbaijan, Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, San Marino.

### Placings

Top 5

1. **Italy: Måneskin - Zitti e buoni** (524)
2. France: Barbara Pravi - Voilà (499)
3. Switzerland: Gjon's Tears - Tout l'univers (432)
4. Iceland: Daði og Gagnamagnið - 10 Years (378)
5. Ukraine: Go\_A - Shum (364)

Bottom 3
24th Spain: Blas Cantò - Voy a quedarme (6)

25th Germany: Jendrik - I Don't Feel Hate (3)

26th United Kingdom - James Newman - Embers (0)

## Trivia

* Måneskin's victory is the third overall for Italy (after 1964 and 1990)
* They are also the first band to win the contest since Lordi (Finland) in 2006.
* The top 3 songs (and the 5th placed) were all performed in languages other than English.
* Four countries received zero points from the televote (including the host nation Netherlands, plus Germany, Spain and the UK)
* The winning song Zitti e buoni in its original version contains profanities in the lyrics. These were excluded from the first performance although were included in the victory performance. The song won the Eurostory Best Lyrics award.[1]
* Måneskin's lead singer Damiano David was accused of being caught on camera taking drugs during the live voting session, and France demanded the group be disqualified. The accusation was firmly denied by the singer and the group and later endorsed by ESC authorities.

## External links

* Eurovision.tv
* Wikipedia (EN)
Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1

CD front cover

**Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1** is the title of the fifth studio album by British rock band Foals. Released in March 2019 it is the first of a two-part project, with Part 2 scheduled for "Autumn 2019".
It is the first band by the album not to feature founder member Walter Gervers who amicably left the group in 2018.

The release of the album was preceded by the single Exits followed up by On the Luna, Sunday and In Degrees. (*see Singles section below*).

*Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1* entered the UK album charts at its peak position of no.2 on 15 March 2019 (beaten to the top by Dave's *Psychodrama*) although it entered the vinyl charts at no.1 on the same date.

The album made the shortlist for the 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ [1].

It was followed up by the 'twin' album *Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 2*, released on 18 October of the same year.

Remixes of selected tracks were included on *Collected Reworks* (2020).

## Tracklisting

Warner Bros. - vinyl LP, CD & digital

LP Side One:

1. Moonlight
2. Exits
3. White Onions
4. In Degrees
5. Syrups

LP Side Two

1. On the Luna
2. Cafe D'Athens
3. Surf Pt.1
4. Sunday
5. I'm Done With The World (& It's Done With Me)

CD & digital

* tracks 1-10 as above

## Singles

**Exits**

UK rel. date 21 January 2019, UK chart peak 70

Digital release only

1. Exits (5:57)
2. Exits (edit) (3:50)
3. Exits (George FitzGerald Remix) (5:01)

**On the Luna**

UK rel. 14 February 2019 - as single digital file/album preview

**Sunday**

UK rel. date 25 February 2019 - as single digital file/album preview

1. Sunday (5:54) - *as album track*

Remixes, rel. 27 June 2019

1. Sunday (Lake Turner remix) (4:51)
2. (Alex Metric remix) (7:17)

**In Degrees**

UK rel. 10 May 2019

1. In Degrees (Purple Disco Machine remix) (6:37)
2. In Degrees (4:58)

## Album remixes

*Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1 Remixes*

UK rel. date 15 September 2019

1. On the Luna (Metronomy Remix)
2. Sunday (Tensnake Remix)
3. In Degrees (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
4. Café D’Athens (TSHA Remix)
5. Syrups (Vincent Taurelle Remix)
6. Sunday (Alex Metric Remix)
7. Exits (Lawrence Hart and Little Cub Remix)
8. Exits (PARD remix)
9. Sunday (Lake Turner remix)
10. Exits (George FitzGerald remix)