There could only be one band today!
Judging by Nano Banana's attempts to turn me into Nick Heyward of Haircut 100 I am that sloth with a quiff
Talking of Haircut 100 that's our band today in ttt!
I made a post a couple of weeks ago My Soundtrack for the 80s my favourite decade
Quite a self-explanatory title and it is my inspiration for the next few posts on ttt!
It is Tuesday and that of course means that it's #ttt or #threetunetuesday and so it's time to share some tunes with you!
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For this week's #ThreeTuneTuesday, I’m switching gears from the gritty streets of the Mod Revival where I posted about the Jam to the bright world of Haircut 100.
Hailing from Beckenham in south-east London, these lads were pretty fluffing good at we called "New Pop" in the early 80s. While the charts were full of synth-heavy acts, Haircut 100 who were led by the charismatic Nick Heyward, yes that was my reference on the lead image, had a fun blend of guitars and brass sections that made you want to move. They were sharp and a bit boy next door lol!
What makes them perfect for my #TTT selection this weekis their name.
As we on Hive are currently navigating the HBD Haircut rule, I couldn't think of a more apt soundtrack!
Weller of the Jam had his gritty commentary, but Heyward had a knack for capturing the sunny, optimistic side of British youth culture.
Just like my lastt #ttt and The Jam, they burned brightly and briefly, with the original lineup famously splintering at the very height of their success in 1983.
Nick Heyward just like Paul WEller went on to a stellar solo career, but that moment in 1982 when they ruled the airwaves was when they were at their absolute best!
Yep forget those red markets and be happy and have a fantastic daaaaay!
Released: 1981
Album: Pelican West
Released: 1982
Album: Pelican West
All together now ....
Faaantaastic Daays are they
Released: 1982
Album: Pelican West
Which was your favourite tune? Or have you never heard of them?
Note: The 3 YouTube videos that I have shared are not owned by me, I am simply spreading great music on Hive.
I wish that you all have a brilliant happy fun and terrific Tuesday until we meet again enjoy your tunes 🎶🎵🎶
The images were taken by the author and ramblings are also from me with some assistance from gemini, the mad Scotsman TengoLoTodo unless otherwise stated.
