Yes there was a core of talented musicians in Birmingham at the time on the scene. Big Store I love I think it works on a subconscious level because I can't for the life of me work out what makes it so great. Dave's guitar more or less replicated on the Jacobites version.
I though this band was in fact called juts 'the hawks' - so i learnt something - I rememeber the song 'Words of Hop ' being played on John Peel and other radio shows and once on TV - not sure whats - posably a region arts show. A vid of 'Words of Hope' would be nice.
Makes me feel pretty ancient but good to see all these years later - one day the world will take on board the (usually misdirected) genius of Dave Kusworth. Quietly working on getting the best bits (and some unreleased stuff) of WANWTTS on to CD.
Chris when is the Subterranean Hawks aka The Hawks aka Obviously Five Believers Long overdue unreleased recordings gonna see an official release ?? You did an amazing job on the T.Ve Eye & Rag Dolls Records!!
Jarrett Gardner Working with Mr Duffy to get an album out early in 2021. Tapes being mastered. Track selection sorted and artwork all but finished. A thrill to be involved - and a sad honour given yesterday’s tragic news - this one will be for Mr K. (....but haven’t they all been?...)
For some reason i thought Dave Kusworth died years ago. Then about a Month back he turned up at The Moseley Folk Fringe (The Prince Of Wales). Hasn't changed a bit :).
Oh damn, these days even the rarest pieces in my DD collection go on TH-cam. :-) There's another version by the Jacobites. Is it on here? I haven't checked.
Now Fully Released on CD by Stephen Duffy on 17 Records
Wow, thanks for posting this historical gem. Like The Devils version too
yeah the devils version is really catchy ;D
I have the vinyl version, the "What a Nice Way to Turn 17 " record. Always loved this one.
I'd been waiting almost thirty years -- since I first heard the Jacobites' version - to hear that. Thanks so much for posting it. 1979? Wow
Yes there was a core of talented musicians in Birmingham at the time on the scene. Big Store I love I think it works on a subconscious level because I can't for the life of me work out what makes it so great. Dave's guitar more or less replicated on the Jacobites version.
brilliant, only ever heard the Devils version before
Love it, had no idea that a version other than Jacobites' existed! RIP Dave Kusworth
It's also on The Devil's Dark Circles album.
A few very talented boys grew up on B'ham streets. Not indoors, just in the streets.
This is marvellous! Can't believe this original version has eluded me all these years. Until now that is!
Ace. As is the Jacobites version, as is The Devils version.
I prefer the Devils version has slower tempo and more rhythm but incredible to hear this from so long ago!
Love Stephens records. Excellent
I though this band was in fact called juts 'the hawks' - so i learnt something - I rememeber the song 'Words of Hop ' being played on John Peel and other radio shows and once on TV - not sure whats - posably a region arts show. A vid of 'Words of Hope' would be nice.
Makes me feel pretty ancient but good to see all these years later - one day the world will take on board the (usually misdirected) genius of Dave Kusworth. Quietly working on getting the best bits (and some unreleased stuff) of WANWTTS on to CD.
Chris when is the Subterranean Hawks aka The Hawks aka Obviously Five Believers Long overdue unreleased recordings gonna see an official release ??
You did an amazing job on the T.Ve Eye & Rag Dolls Records!!
Jarrett Gardner Working with Mr Duffy to get an album out early in 2021. Tapes being mastered. Track selection sorted and artwork all but finished. A thrill to be involved - and a sad honour given yesterday’s tragic news - this one will be for Mr K.
(....but haven’t they all been?...)
Well well audio you make a pertinent point Dave is rock misery is nouthern soul
Great track. Thanks for posting.
wonderful, wonderful .... i've only known the Jacobites version of this .... Kusworth's da man, love ya. And love ya for posting this too.
Sad to hear the 'Big store' in Brum is to close......................
Love it at 4:20!
For some reason i thought Dave Kusworth died years ago. Then about a Month back he turned up at The Moseley Folk Fringe (The Prince Of Wales). Hasn't changed a bit :).
Dave Kusworth RIP
oh FUCK yes!!!!!
Oh damn, these days even the rarest pieces in my DD collection go on TH-cam. :-) There's another version by the Jacobites. Is it on here? I haven't checked.
Merci for uploading. Check out the latest album "The brink" by the Dave Kusworth Group on Easy Action Records.
so this was originally a REALLY OLD Duran Duran song, right?
Yep
Much, much better than the weird Devil's version, IMHO.
Are some of those in The Tow Rope?
The cafe? They're at Digbeth coach station cafe
where did you get this?
ball
well not bad at all.... quite differant from duran everyone knows that anyway....
I think steffen duffy doesn't fit to duran duran - his voice is similar to iggy pop and doesn't fit to new romantic way of singing