The drummer from The Clash gets to release a great debut album but with a subtle, darker theme.
Recorded during Headon’s heroin addiction (he had quit but was about to have a relapse many of the songs deal with it), the album is a curious mix of soul, jazz, funk and R&B. Produced with Jeremy Green.
The album was dedicated to the memory of late Pretenders guitarist Pete Farndon, whom Headon was planning to start a group with after his dismissal from The Clash.
Released in January 1986 the line-up included;
- Bass, Vocals – Jerome Rimson (from 70’s bands Headstone and Automatic Man)
- Drums, Percussion – Topper Headon
- Guitar, Vocals – Bobby Tench (Humble Pie, Jeff Beck, Streetwalkers, The Gass)
- Keyboards – Micky Gallagher (Ian Dury and The Blockheads, The Animals)
- Saxophone – Martin Dobson and Tom Harris
- Trombone – Mark Graham
- Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Geoff Miller
- Vocals – Jimmy Helms (Londonbeat)
Enjoy the variety, it’s a classy album.
Mercury – MERH 83 |
| A1 | Leave It To Luck | 3:09 | |
| A2 | I’ll Give You Everything | 3:18 | |
| A3 | Hope For Donna | 4:20 | |
| A4 | Got To Keep On Going | 4:41 | |
| A5 | Dancing | 3:30 | |
| B1 | Pleasure & Pain | 4:11 | |
| B2 | Time Is Tight | 3:40 | |
| B3 | When You’re Down | 3:05 | |
| B4 | Just Another Hit | 2:59 | |
| B5 | Monkey On My Back | 3:44 |
myvinyldreams 
Six months after this album’s release Headon was doing porridge at her majesty’s pleasure. What a waste.
Look forward to hearing this, thanks.