Bringing the late ’80’s theme to a close with this Classic.
From January 1989 and the breakthrough hit for Texas (via Glasgow, Scotland)
The line-up was Bass; – John McElhone (Altered Images, Hipsway, Drums – Stuart Kerr (Gun, Friends Again, Love And Money) Guitars – Ally McErlaine, Sharleen Spiteri (who also did lead vocals) So quite a lot of experience in the band.
Big, rocky production from Tim Palmer and lots of signature slide guitar. I forgot it has a bass synth line. This was from their debut album, “Southside”
The additional tracks include the acoustic “All In Vain” – which features more bluesy Slide guitar and the organ led, acoustic strum “Believe Me” – quality tracks.
https://www.sendspace.com/file/6redtr
Mercury – 872 351-2
| 1 | I Don’t Want A Lover | 5:03 |
| 2 | Believe Me | 4:00 |
| 3 | All In Vain | 3:43 |
It’s funny. I was all in on Texas. John McElhone from Altered Images was a plus, but it might have been down to simply the band’s Scottish origins that was enough for me. Bought all of the singles. Got the album…then nothing more. I understand that the band are still a going concern, but i’ve not heard it.
Never really got into them, far to Stadium for my ears.
Not next to Simple Minds at the same time!
If you have anything else by Texas, would appreciate hearing it, thanks
I’ll put it on my shopping list 😁