Vince Clarke turns 60 today

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Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:43 am

Erasure are my favourite band, so on Vince’s 60th Birthday... here’s a gem from the master of synth pop, taken from The Innocents - a truly magnificent album.


https://youtu.be/2MfQapYQWWo
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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Swizzlestick » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:49 am

Absolute genius.

Yazoo - Only You https://youtu.be/LIiyT67Sjbg

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Swizzlestick » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:51 am

Also, if anybody is into more techno-y stuff, he made a great record with Martin Gore of Depeche Mode under the name VCMG. Highly recommended.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Vintage Claret » Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:41 am

Swizzlestick wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:49 am
Absolute genius.

Yazoo - Only You https://youtu.be/LIiyT67Sjbg
The B side on the 12" vinyl was pretty good as well - 'Situation'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBOobFD-Jns
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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by ElectroClaret » Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:54 am

Extremely talented musician, always liked his stuff.
A soundtrack of the Eighties.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:11 pm

Erasure - brilliant live

https://youtu.be/9dx-8FTqcog

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:16 pm

Fab

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Papabendi » Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:07 pm

I remember my mum being pleased with herself when she bought me an Erasure live VHS when I was around 11-12. Less so when we put it on and she saw the campest performance from Andy Bell who was prancing around in a skimpy leotard. I think it was a case of her perception of the music not quite matching the reality of the band - and times were different then.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by tiger76 » Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:13 pm

I didn't mind Erasure, sure they were cheesy, but they produced some great stuff, and as far as i'm aware wrote all their own songs,apart from the few ABBA covers they've done, i always take bands more seriously when they write and produce their own material, rather than just copying/rehashing other bands material, it makes them feel authentic.

Happy 60th VC.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Dazzler » Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:44 pm

Vince wrote most of the tracks on the Speak & Spell Album.
His only one with Depeche Mode.

here's one..
Any Second Now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsGjngDa-dc

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:19 pm

Papabendi wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:07 pm
I remember my mum being pleased with herself when she bought me an Erasure live VHS when I was around 11-12. Less so when we put it on and she saw the campest performance from Andy Bell who was prancing around in a skimpy leotard. I think it was a case of her perception of the music not quite matching the reality of the band - and times were different then.
Ha ha - that sounds like The Tank, Swan and Balloon from 1992. Andy Bell on stage has more camp than Butlins.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by conyoviejo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:53 pm

Great group ,happy birthday Vince..

Love this one by them,one of their best with Andy Bell giving it plenty.
https://youtu.be/ITyXjY5L-_E

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:24 pm

STOP is one of their biggest hits, no doubt. Think it got to Number two in the charts. When I last saw them, they finished their encore with it. Was great.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Swizzlestick » Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:28 pm

A Little Respect is just a perfect pop song.

Blue Savannah probably my second favourite Erasure track.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:32 pm

I was asked to sing A Little Respect at a recent wedding. Think that’s my go to song although my all time favourite is Rock me Gently (the original ten minute version). Blue Savannah is a classic!

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Swizzlestick » Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:42 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:32 pm
I was asked to sing A Little Respect at a recent wedding. Think that’s my go to song although my all time favourite is Rock me Gently (the original ten minute version). Blue Savannah is a classic!
Fair play to you if you hit those falsettos!

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:45 pm

Swizzlestick wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 5:42 pm
Fair play to you if you hit those falsettos!
Hmmmm well this is me completely mucking about at the start of lockdown. Judge for yourself. :lol: :lol:

You can throw your virtual rotten tomatoes too if you wish :P :P :P



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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by Herts Clarets » Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:21 pm

Early 2000s Mrs Herts and I were in a pizza place in Soho. She said that bloke at the next table looks like Andy Bell from Erasure. I said so much like him that it actually is him. Not my taste in music really but they are very good.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by thelifeofbrian » Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:23 pm

loving this thread and i love this song- "dont go"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sQGwDeambg

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by HunterST_BFC » Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:52 pm

Here's one some may remember...
The Assembly - Never Never

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDOF23sd-Bs

plus my fave remix he has done so far...
Happy Mondays WFL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaEpGUp1jK4

DM Photographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkKueyJ ... q-&index=7

and the Classic DM 12"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5pNyUFXt48

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:29 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:45 pm
Hmmmm well this is me completely mucking about at the start of lockdown. Judge for yourself. :lol: :lol:

You can throw your virtual rotten tomatoes too if you wish :P :P :P



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Bloody hell we are getting video as well now. That’s the lead singer sorted then for the UTC band.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by BenWickes » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:32 pm

My favourite is 'You Surround Me' but Blue Savannah and Respect are up there.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by BenWickes » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:46 pm

Don't half make me feel old. I grew up with Yazoo and Erasure amongst other bands. Just read the other day Debbie Harry is 75. Crikey! When I listen to that music it takes me back. Feels funny somehow when you read they've all got old. Seems timeless somehow.

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:04 pm

BenWickes wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:46 pm
Don't half make me feel old. I grew up with Yazoo and Erasure amongst other bands. Just read the other day Debbie Harry is 75. Crikey! When I listen to that music it takes me back. Feels funny somehow when you read they've all got old. Seems timeless somehow.
I wouldn’t worry too much - I grew up with Elvis and the Beatles :D
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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:26 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:29 pm
Bloody hell we are getting video as well now. That’s the lead singer sorted then for the UTC band.
I’ve kept this video off the UTC band audition thread. I’m not sure I’m what these guys are looking for :lol:

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:28 pm

BenWickes wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:46 pm
Don't half make me feel old. I grew up with Yazoo and Erasure amongst other bands. Just read the other day Debbie Harry is 75. Crikey! When I listen to that music it takes me back. Feels funny somehow when you read they've all got old. Seems timeless somehow.

Talking of ‘Take me Back’

https://youtu.be/49hTRpC7cAM
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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:25 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:26 pm
I’ve kept this video off the UTC band audition thread. I’m not sure I’m what these guys are looking for :lol:
I think you should stick it on there

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by BenWickes » Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:04 am

ClaretTony wrote:
Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:04 pm
I wouldn’t worry too much - I grew up with Elvis and the Beatles :D
Well my parents were big Elvis, Connie Francis, Nat King Cole fans. Think we even had Perry Como and Max Bygraves LP's stashed away. I get your point though, but still seems like yesterday that Erasure were in the charts regularly. Where does the time go?

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Re: Vince Clarke turns 60 today

Post by jdrobbo » Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:53 am

They just don’t stop. Over twenty charting albums and another (The Neon) coming out soon.



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