I'd forgotten it until I scored a Best of Blancmange on CD a few years ago. It is a stunning record that totally transcends its era. They should have had more hits but ultimately were just a bit too 'quirky'.
Good song, not that unknown I guess.
But, some of the other hits from 30-21 ... Haysi Fantayzee??? Orange Juice ??? David Joseph??? Secrets from the UK?
11 Comments (since 10 May 2013)
simonp
Haysi Fantayzee! I guess those who have heard Blancmange will only remember Living on the Ceiling. That's certainly true for me.
pjcj
@simonp 21-30 wasn't too bad that week - also: Orange Juice, Soft Cell, The Belle Stars and Joan Armatrading
simonp
And they say the charts were filled with rubbish back then!
tomcopy
I'd forgotten it until I scored a Best of Blancmange on CD a few years ago. It is a stunning record that totally transcends its era. They should have had more hits but ultimately were just a bit too 'quirky'.
Twistedandlemon
Love this band
redheadx
haha the haircut!
Brownpants
Wow, just the chart countdown at the start takes me right back to my childhood. Great stuff.
Salvadore
Good song, not that unknown I guess. But, some of the other hits from 30-21 ... Haysi Fantayzee??? Orange Juice ??? David Joseph??? Secrets from the UK?
cherry_cinnamon
That's some hair he has there!
pjcj
@Salvadore Let me introduce you to Haysi Fantayzee -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXu8hd49ZZM Haha!
Salvadore
@pjcj Looks like there was a good reason to keep it a secret;) Well, it is kind of funny though :)