My father used to play this on an old,old record player. He used to play rhythm guitar in a band himself...i always loved this song. Even more when i was old enough to grasp what the lyrics are about...and my father was gone by then. rip.
13 years ago
MrBirchmoor33
@soulfoodie1
Many thanks for your comment.It is indeed sad.In 1976,I spent 3 months in a unit for depression.My ward was just for non serious cases,but there were wards where the patients had to be escorted.Lasting benefit was that I recovered,but also sympathise hugely with the condition.I feel the Move were sympathising,not ridiculing it.When you think about it,it's hard to find an early Move song that isn't about disturbance(Wave the Flag,Fire brigade...the list goes on).
13 years ago
soulfoodie1
Indeed - and there is a rather sad payoff to this as Ace Kefford ended up being institutionalised in the 1980s. While he was in hospital he saw a film for 'Flowers in the rain' which was about a man in a mental institution- he got very upset about the irony
13 years ago
MrBirchmoor33
Several of the Move's songs relate to mental disturbance,such as Cherry Blossom Clinic,Lemon Tree,Night of Fear,to name a few.That said,the cream of the new wave bands then.Faultless,and if I fancy a nostalgic blast now,these guys are the ones.Tragic Carl Wayne is gone.
13 years ago
Peter Byker
Whoa, whoa, whoa, for a second! This was only a B-side? That's insane. That's ridiculous! That's...that's..disturbing?!?
14 years ago
brian gordon
this is what us brummies are about with music well done lads u are gr8 i love the move
15 years ago
move1991bolero
this is a model of the FREAK BEAT.
16 years ago
FinnMove
You are right. Bev Bevan“s drumming was awesome through the all Move career.
In fact this song was tried to release as the debut Move single A- side. But finally Night of Fear put it in the B- side.
16 years ago
nobby431
one of my favorite move songs i love Bev's drumming in this song