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Posted on: 25-09-03 at 10:32:37 PM | (Admin Delete)
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yes, i would very much like to hear a whole new record of kevin in the soul-cutting dexys way. i've been waiting since i been once in the last 10 years three days to london, and then saw what was probably the only poster in the city announcing the release of MY BEAUTY on the day i was leaving. i bought it of course: brilliant record (though it took me some times hearing it to recognize this).
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Posted By: martin lindner
Posted on: 19-09-03 at 09:21:43 PM | (Admin Delete)
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got me ticket for 4th nov. at newcastle and the 2 latest promo releases of manhood and lets make this precious.Manhood is perfect and I cant wait for the 4th
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Posted By: guy gibson
Posted on: 19-09-03 at 07:00:13 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Only got into Dexys in last 5 years but Soul Rebels is without doubt the greatest debut of all time and Dont Stand Me Down the most beautiful album of all time.
Dont know if Kevin reads this site but I cant wait to see you live you're music is inspirational and the return of Dexys is so exciting it would probably not even be topped by a Smiths reunion and thats saying something.
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Posted By: Will
Posted on: 19-09-03 at 09:21:03 AM | (Admin Delete)
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I've been a die hard fan since I first heard Eileen and now own all the albums singes and solo material but I never got to see Dexy's live. Finally a chance to put that right!
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Posted By: Simon Atherton
Posted on: 14-09-03 at 02:36:04 PM | (Admin Delete)
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glad kev and the boys are back seen them live 3 times hopeing to make it 4
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Posted By: frank booth
Posted on: 12-09-03 at 01:08:18 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Did you ever live in Harrow, Wealdstone.
Keep on being different and fantastic
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Posted By: Fayzel
Posted on: 30-08-03 at 12:28:44 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Saw Dexys in the Stadium Dublin circa '82. Outstanding!
"Don't Stand Me Down" - a masterpiece.
Can't wait for the gig in Dublin in November.
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Posted By: Trish
Posted on: 28-08-03 at 11:41:46 AM | (Admin Delete)
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i haVE ALWAYS BEEN INTO BOWIE,ROCK,PUNK AND I STILL AM,I HAVE NEVER LIKED SOUL MUSIC.THEN I HEARD GENO, S .B. SIDE AND THEN "THERE THERE MY DEAR" I AM STILL NOT A SOUL FAN ,BUT DEXYS SEEMED TO HAVE A MIX OF EVERYTHING AND THAT EMOTION CROSSED ALL SPECTRUMS .THEY ARE LEDGENDS,THEY HAVE EARNED THAT STATUS,SO PLEASE REACH THE HIEGHTS AGAIN AND
BRING BACK EMOTION TO MUSIC.
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Posted By: mark mcgovern
Posted on: 24-08-03 at 12:28:19 AM | (Admin Delete)
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Kevin Rowland - genius. "I love you (listen to this)" is an absolute classic - many nights round our house spent dancing to that! Go on, Kev!!
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Posted By: Bruce
Posted on: 16-08-03 at 01:07:24 AM | (Admin Delete)
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cried when iheard dont stand me down,years too late.i lost it a bit after the dungerees,i couldnt see the suit thing,god i was wrong.now im older and wiser.kevin can wear what he likes,the man is a genius.dx
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Posted By: daisy
Posted on: 05-08-03 at 10:45:37 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Can't wait for the tours!!
First saw Dexy's when I was 13, now fast approaching 33 and I am still playing the music.
Kevin so glad you are back. This time I will get an autograph.
I find your music so uplifting and full of engery. Can't wait to see you.
H.
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Posted By: Helen
Posted on: 25-07-03 at 08:02:11 PM | (Admin Delete)
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never seen dexys,they split as i was at the pay booth just as i was about to bye the ticket ,oxford apollo about 1982 roll on northampton
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Posted By: micka
Posted on: 15-06-03 at 10:51:23 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Can I just say, that this weekend has been a momentus one in the history of dexys.Great to see Pete Williams standing next to Kevin again.Now, onto buying some tour tickets!!
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Posted By: Tim
Posted on: 28-05-03 at 11:28:28 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Hope you have sobered up Kev after the Wolves victory.Heard you on B.B.C.Radio W.M.before the game.Good luck with the single....Fan the fire cross the bridge.....
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Posted By: Martin N ewton
Posted on: 25-05-03 at 02:04:10 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I was 17 when DSMD was released and here i am 18 years later still reeling from this albums sheer beauty, nothing has come close to it because there is nothing to compere this masterpiece with. Ever since i heard there's a chance of a reunion i've thought of nothing else, even dreaming of seeing them live ( no small feat since i live in Australia!)Whatever happens from here on only K.F.Rowland knows, '85 was a difficult year for me as i think it was for Kevin also - but DSMD lifted me up and for that, i thank you Kevin, thank you for the most beautiful thing i've ever heard. love, Paul.
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Posted By: paul
Posted on: 24-04-03 at 10:10:32 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Went to see you in the early eighties in Belfast and the experience blew my head right out the front entrance of the Ulster Hall. Lyrics made me feel. Horns drove me right up the walls. I still play everything I have and have indoctrinated hundreds. 37 now and still not bored, class never dates...
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Posted By: Steve
Posted on: 23-04-03 at 05:22:53 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I heard the other day the new release of "Don´t Stand me Down" and saw the videos in it...
Come on Kevin, you make me feel good!.
Spain is waiting for you.
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Posted By: Santiago
Posted on: 21-04-03 at 11:44:19 AM | (Admin Delete)
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21 years now that I listen every week or so to Dexy's & Kevin albums, always with the same pleasure and emotion.
Thanks for all Kevin, and come on, visit us soon in France with new songs.
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Posted By: Aubert
Posted on: 17-04-03 at 05:58:40 PM | (Admin Delete)
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C'mon Kevin, you can wipe the floor with all these other 80's revival acts - the soul vision still stands! looking forward to watching you again!
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Posted By: Martin Stockton
Posted on: 15-04-03 at 05:00:50 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I am 17 years old and a big fan of punk rock, but one weekend my dad decided to throw one of his old records on. Kevin you are amazing your voice is so unique and the lyrics are meaningful I would love to here more of you.
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Posted By: Stew
Posted on: 13-04-03 at 11:30:52 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Love Don't Stand Me Down and all others. Please record more!!!
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Posted By: Aaron
Posted on: 08-04-03 at 02:46:18 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I read in the Guardian Guide recently about the Here and Now cabaret shows, and the writer claimed that Kevin Rowland had turned up to a couple and was considering following in the footsteps of the Human League and succumbing himself. Whether this is true or not... Kevin, don't do it! I only recently discovered your unique talent and I'm absolutely convinced that new material from you can make an impact. I'm not an old Dexys fan in denial - when I first listened to My Beauty I was so taken with your attitude, your voice... Honesty! God, it's so rare today. And tenderness and unforced passion. Keep moving forward, keep creating and I swear you'll never need to go cabaret to hear the roar of the crowd again.
With love and admiration,
Will
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Posted By: will mann
Posted on: 04-04-03 at 02:12:25 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Hi! I hope I get the chance to see Kevin perform in Sweden. I also hope for som new material, with or without Dexys
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Posted By: Tobias Davidsson
Posted on: 27-03-03 at 06:32:52 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Come on Kevin give us some new material. The last LP was sad and beautiful.I am sure there is much more in you. Best wishes David Diss
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Posted By: David Diss
Posted on: 26-03-03 at 11:33:24 AM | (Admin Delete)
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Be true to your soul
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Posted By: ANTHONY SELBY
Posted on: 24-03-03 at 10:46:41 PM | (Admin Delete)
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hi kevin,
i have been one o your many fans or years. i hope you come back as we need some decent music or a change in stead of pop!!!
PLEASE COME BACK YOU ARE THE BEST SINGER EVER AND YOU CAN WRITE SONGS!!!!
I HOPE YOU COME BACK!!
HAZEL
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Posted By: HAZEL
Posted on: 24-03-03 at 10:43:50 PM | (Admin Delete)
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ive been a an or years and i want u back we need decent MUSIC!!!!!!LIFE AINT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU
COME BACK PLEASE!!!!!
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Posted By: hazel taylor
Posted on: 24-03-03 at 10:43:10 PM | (Admin Delete)
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ive been a an or years and i want u back we need decent MUSIC!!!!!!LIFE AINT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU
COME BACK PLEASE!!!!!
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Posted By: hazel taylor
Posted on: 23-03-03 at 12:00:25 AM | (Admin Delete)
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Dear Kevin
you have been an inspiration throughout most of my life. I was 10 years old when I first saw you and Dexys on Top Of The Pops performing Come On Eileen, and my heart jumped a beat!!! Honest something inside me just made me stop what I was doing and I listened, and looked with undivided attention. Soon I was bought Too Rye Aye and I played it that much that the tracks wore off the L.P. As I got older I aquired other L.Ps, such as SFYSR and Dont Stand Me Down, they are just the making of a pure genius!! Kevin Rowland has been a constant love of my life and after 21 years I don't think it will ever change. I need you to give the music industry some more of your tallent, so people 'sit up and listen', instead of the souless rubbish that is popular in the charts today. Come back please!!!
Love
Angela
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Posted By: angela watson
Posted on: 22-03-03 at 08:38:31 AM | (Admin Delete)
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come on kev keep searching for the young soul rebels we"re still out here waiting for you !
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Posted By: martyn
Posted on: 21-03-03 at 10:53:29 PM | (Admin Delete)
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kevin rowland a unique performer in the modern era
we need more material soon
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Posted By: peter lawler
Posted on: 20-03-03 at 08:37:29 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I am Kevin's fan for years
I can't explain in words what his music is to me, its beyond words.
Kevin is a true genious, and as far as I'm concerned, he is in the same list alongside Sting, Peter Gabriel.
I wish I someday meet him and tell him that and give him a big hug.
Eldad from Israel.
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Posted By: Eldad Sumner
Posted on: 19-03-03 at 08:26:13 PM | (Admin Delete)
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... Dexy's Midnight Runners were always one of 'my bands' from back in the day.
As the 70's turned to 80's The Jam and Dexy's formed the soundtrack to my growing up.
After moving on I now, 20 years on, find myself searching for websites for information on Kevin Rowland.
The reason for the search being that I now edit a magazine and constantly find the inspiration for photo shoots and features within SFTYSR.
The sleeve, the songs, the imagery, the vibe - soul.
Inspiring. I would love to interview 'the man' - ideally sat in the Little Nibble in Bearwood... (if it exists)
Keeps on burnin'
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Posted By: andy afford
Posted on: 18-03-03 at 08:20:08 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I know I've already signed but just a thought..I'd love to see the release of The Best of Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners. Unlike the one that came out in the early nineties, this would feature all the same tracks but in addition, tracks from The Wanderer and My Beauty, with new artwork and sleeve notes from Kevin, Billy Adams, Helen, Big Jim, Kevin Archer etc. I loved Kevin Archer's sleevenotes for the 20th anniversary release of SFTYSR. I'm sure it would be a hit, it would put Kevin firmly in the minds of the record buying public and pave the way for an album of new songs. Anyone agree?
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Posted By: sean
Posted on: 13-03-03 at 12:40:32 AM | (Admin Delete)
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kevin,
the first ever single i bought will always be a one that will live with me forever"come on eileen"
it was playing in woolworths as backing music,i was only 13 and you know from that day on i have never looked back.
dexys and kevin rowland are the music of my life
too rye aye has got to be the best album of 1982 and arguably the best album of the 1980's,nearly every shop in somerset my mother went in to buy it it was sold out!
kevin please reform dexys
even if its for just one album? you know its 2003 but the 80's music is on its way back and the performers of the eighties are still performing.
but wheres are mate kev?
he certainly would not be out of place!
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Posted By: paul banwell
Posted on: 09-03-03 at 01:33:51 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Please release something.
I have to date, got 3 x copies of S.F.T.Y.S.R, two of Too-Rye Aye and three of Don't stand me down, not to metion the solo albums and the multiple compliations. Please give me something new and original to buy!
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Posted By: Stuart Gillis
Posted on: 09-03-03 at 02:19:30 AM | (Admin Delete)
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kevin should get something out soon.such a waste not to have his stuff we can listen to.hes a genius.
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Posted By: gerry keane
Posted on: 07-03-03 at 04:54:34 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I love your music. Do another cd and come to play in Portugal.
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Posted By: Telmo
Posted on: 06-03-03 at 04:09:11 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I'd love to hear more from the second best soul voice this side of the atlantic(Van Morrison being the best). Dexys gave me a new soul vision and Kevin himself gave me a model of personal honesty and integrity that I try every day to live up to.
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Posted By: Eamonn Ashe
Posted on: 05-03-03 at 07:40:13 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Just a quick one you might find interesting as you're all Dexy's fans.
I went into my local gym the other week and heard Come On Eileen playing on VH1 or whatever was on the TVs up on the walls, only to turn round and be faced with Kevin "Billy" Adams on a machine directly in front of one of the TVs, watching himself on the video! The frustrating thing was that nobody seemed to realise apart from me that the guy on TV was actually sweating it out amongst the rest of us.
So now you know!
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Posted By: andy robbins
Posted on: 04-03-03 at 09:47:00 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Finally got the Director's Cut of Don't Stand Me Down. I'l say it again, best album ever! My wife to be can't stop playing it! She loves My Beauty too. When I bought the single Tonight I thought Kevin Rowland's Band should have been included on the album, I'm so glad it finally is. I also thought, watching the DVD of the videos, the video version of I Love You (Listen To This) was even better than the album version. Anyway, I'm rambling, I hope and pray that Kevin will make another album, he's an incredible talent, no one else comes near.
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Posted By: sean carlsen
Posted on: 03-03-03 at 08:22:51 PM | (Admin Delete)
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How we all wait for you to return and show them all how it is done. Dont stand me down was the greatest show soul record of my time pure grace with style.I remember watching the live show in Bristol and thinking this is it it still ranks as the best musical show I have ever seen.God bless Kevin Rowland.
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Posted By: Stevo
Posted on: 01-03-03 at 09:39:01 PM | (Admin Delete)
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THE BEST BAND OF THE 80S PASSION AND PRIDE. THEY HELPED ME GET OLDER AND PULLED ME THROUGH EACH BAD PHASE. DEFINATE AND TRUE. THANKU . THE STRONG DEVOTED
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Posted By: ANDREW WELLS
Posted on: 27-02-03 at 02:44:24 PM | (Admin Delete)
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yr a genius, come on kevin, the world is waiting. love.
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Posted By: johny brown
Posted on: 27-02-03 at 12:56:14 PM | (Admin Delete)
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"Show Me" that you can still "Make it Precious"
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Posted By: Douglas Brown
Posted on: 08-02-03 at 04:12:01 PM | (Admin Delete)
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never to late mate u r so dearly missed,why not show what u are made of,music needs u
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Posted By: mike
Posted on: 03-02-03 at 08:02:03 PM | (Admin Delete)
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i just like to say i have just got my first sax and looking round i found your music it is so cool thank you you have a real gift
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Posted By: colin
Posted on: 02-02-03 at 10:42:57 PM | (Admin Delete)
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What are you doin Kev ! There are many fans wanting more of what only you can offer. Pure and True. Your soulful music has never been more wanted than now. The music of today needs some soul like only you can produce. Here's to seeing you back where you belong, leading todays music. Keep up the cracking work with the website Clive
Cheers, Derek
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Posted By: Derek
Posted on: 18-01-03 at 11:14:30 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Am I the only person in the UK who had "My Beauty" listed as his most-played album of 2000? Probably.
Good to see this page though - I'm sure Kevin is capable of making some more excellent stuff, hope to hear it.
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Posted By: Simon Moore
Posted on: 13-01-03 at 04:56:33 PM | (Admin Delete)
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5 albums in 20 odd years and we still hang around waiting for more, what happened to the songs that dexys did on some johnathon ross show back in the early 90's,it was a mad look which i believe a miss agiullera has been toying with of late the song was brilliant,the performance mind blowing and then nothing,come on kev it must be time now, plenty horns and a little less country.
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Posted By: guy
Posted on: 11-01-03 at 06:55:45 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Dexys are the only band I know who i think could pull-off a reunion without losing face and producing some sort of money-spinning cabaret. They always let the music speak for itself. Come on, Kev - what do you say?
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Posted By: Des
Posted on: 10-01-03 at 06:05:33 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Kevin - I hope you return to the studio this year. I remember reading a news item in the Melody Maker , after you signed with Creation, where a spokeswomen for Creation claimed the new material you had written was "fantastic".I hope your passion for music hasn't been soured by the music press/industry.Every so often there is talk of a dexys reunion - that would be fantastic.Phil Spector -another hero of mine-has recently returned to the studio after 20 years -Its never too late
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Posted By: Billy
Posted on: 10-01-03 at 02:35:33 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Kevin,
weller's lost it, costello is too far up himself and joe strummer rip. the world needs musicians with passion and fire and belief
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Posted By: Simon Lennon
Posted on: 09-01-03 at 10:38:30 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Following "come on Eileen" as a teenager I chose to ignore "Don't stand me down" - to my cost! Following a tip off from Noddy Holder on mainstream TV docu I bought director's cut. God bless you sir!!!
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Posted By: iain snodgrass
Posted on: 02-01-03 at 03:53:45 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Although "My beauty" proved to be quite disappointing (couldn't really relate to most of the chosen tracks, specially to "Thunder road", which I see as plain AOR) I've been a long time dexys & rowland admirer, love his ethics and passion and writing and I'm still waiting for a new release where he proves what is he really capable of. His intensity is always s reference point to me.
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Posted By: Kiko Amat
Posted on: 28-12-02 at 08:05:46 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Dexy's was very prominent of the the music i grew up to . I love the mans passion in his Music . Saw Dexy's in '85 in Manchester , but i wish i had seen them around 79 - 80 .
I love all his / their work and my kids love 'my beauty' ( though i had to turn the cover around ) .
There There My Dear has always been in my top 10 songs ever - which is as strong as i can say - and this year i voted for 'searching for the young soul rebels' in the 'Q' top albums of all time .
Keep searching ,
Nick.
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Posted By: Nick Radford
Posted on: 27-12-02 at 02:08:44 AM | (Admin Delete)
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i've just got "don't stand me down" as a xmas present,
it's astonishing.
keep up the campaign,
R Cozens.
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Posted By: reg cozens
Posted on: 18-12-02 at 09:35:04 PM | (Admin Delete)
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'My Beauty' is a brilliant, sometimes harrowing, gem of an album that should have sold millions. Please Kevin, don't let sales figures cloud your artistic vision. We need to hear more of your soul.
Cheers,
AL
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Posted By: Allan Bradford
Posted on: 14-12-02 at 01:50:32 AM | (Admin Delete)
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I never really paid much attention to Dexy’s Midnight Runners since the early-80’s. Come On Eileen was one of a very few songs, which after a few drinks, could persuade me to join the dance floor. I could even nearly stamp my feet to the rhythm of that distinct drum crescendo.
A couple of weeks ago, just as I was about to switch off the TV and hit the sack, I noticed (or rather, heard) Noddy Holder presenting Rock Legends (ITV, UK) featuring … Dexy’s Midnight Runners? What? Dexy’s Midnight Runners – legends? I think not Noddy. Perhaps you’re more than a little biased due to your common West Midlands connection with their lead singer?
Incredulously, I decided to watch and prove to myself that I knew better than the Slade front man.
It only took a couple of minutes to change my mind. The more I watched and listened the more I couldn’t believe how I had missed the obvious genius of Kevin Rowland & co since 1985. The songs and videos featured came from “Don’t Stand Me Down”.
Before the show had finished I had purchase the album online.
Since it arrived through the letter box it has hardly left my CD. I can only describe the album as absolutely brilliant. Kevin Rolland and all concerned have performed on and produced this with obvious pride. He writes in the accompanying sleeve notes about “This is What She’s Like” that “when I listen to it now I’m amazed at how beautiful it turned out”. I can’t add more. The millions of second-generation Irish living in the UK should listen to the haunting words of “My National Pride”. So many, like Kevin, are struggling with their sense of identity, like trees without roots, scared to believe in themselves (I paraphrase some of Kevin’s words).
Am I exaggerating to say that had Kevin Rolland allowed it, this album could easily have become a classic, in the same league as, say any of Bob Dylan’s?
If you haven't done so already, buy it and decide for yourselves.
Well done Kev. (And personal apologies from a Coventry City Fan for your experience at Highfield Road).
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Posted By: Eugene McLaughlin
Posted on: 13-12-02 at 01:06:51 PM | (Admin Delete)
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It dosen't matter to me whether you record again or not, I will always feel the same about you and your music. It's just that I pity the rest of the world for not having the same opportunity;tour & record, commit to it.
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Posted By: Glynn Jones
Posted on: 10-12-02 at 05:38:49 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I just missed Dexy's first time round but Don't Stand Me Down is the most timeless album ever. Absolutely awesome. As for the request for Kevin et al to reform/ record new material, well we've never needed talented, intelligent songwriting so much, Kevin please save us from Pop Idol/Rivals/boy bands/ girl bands/sclub just out of nappies and the herd of sheep mentality that's threatening to destroy music 4ever.
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Posted By: Ade
Posted on: 06-12-02 at 11:44:06 AM | (Admin Delete)
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A few years ago I had to have my car repaired and when returning to pick the car up a teenage mechanic came up to me and asked what music was in the tape deck, when I told him it was 'The Wanderer' by Kevin Rowland he wrote it down and said he was desperate to buy it. This was the beginning of the Drum and Bass era but the music by Kevin Rowland has the ability to reach to all age groups and make an impression. I am now searching for all KR records and would love to see him live or simply see him back where he belongs - in the studio. Keep doing it Kev.
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Posted By: Mat Taylor
Posted on: 27-11-02 at 03:34:15 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Kevin ,what can i say as someone who grew up with DMR and have still never left your music everyday i listen to one of your discs lets get something new out,by the way you owe me at least one concert.As an avid dexy,s fan you cancelled the concert at the odeon,Edinburgh in 1979/80 when i was just a dockers jacket wearing fan,your music has made me laugh,cry and dance so get back in the studio and do what you do best nad if any recording label is out there take note force this man back into the studio do what you can to make him return and at least give us something more than the disposable guff that exsisits in the music industry today.
i may be a long way from scotland now kevin but your music will live with me and the others 4ever,much respect and love nad get back to what you do best MAKING GREAT MUSIC.
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Posted By: keith ramsay
Posted on: 26-11-02 at 09:12:21 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I would like to endorse the views of the people.Kev/Dexys must record again,the songs on the J.Ross show are far too good to only be seen and heard on my VCR.The press were not always favourable, but one thing they agreed with was the live shows.They were innovative, inspiring performances,the like I want to see again.A.T.B.
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Posted By: Paul
Posted on: 23-11-02 at 11:26:21 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Most likely, Brit Dexy's listeners don't know the man even reached Central America. It was 1982 or so in San Jose, Costa Rica, and Come on Eileen was a hit on the radio and the telly. I got my Too-rye-ay vinyl, which is still precious to me, in 83 or so, and soon after the marvelous Don't Stand Me Down, also vinyl.
In the nineties, I bought a Best Of Dexy's CD in a local, crowded, busy commercial Costa Rican CD store. Some years later I had the BBC concert CD brought from cathalogue by another local store. And recently a friend in Switzerland got me My Beauty and sent it over the mail.
Real musicians commited to real music are so few. The world needs more people like Kevin.
If there is a new material CD it will find its way to Costa Rica. That should make it about 51 people interested.
Thanks, Mr. Rowland.
JG
street as if it had been or something.
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Posted By: J.Guevara
Posted on: 17-11-02 at 04:57:58 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Well what a find. There was me thinking I was the only person on the planet who still knew all the words to the Too-Rye-Aye album!!Now when I am singing all alone in my car I will be happier in the knowledge that in spirit all you guys are singing with me too.
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Posted By: Helen
Posted on: 14-11-02 at 11:50:01 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Hi im one of Pete Rowlands classes at Caludon Castle School, Coventry,me and the Lads (and vicky) love the music, u should come to one our classes. contact ur bro to sort it out. Yours Yr 13 economics.
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Posted By: Robbie McKay
Posted on: 09-11-02 at 12:25:54 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Hade också hoppats på ytterligare releaser, men inser att vi får hålla till godo med 1999 års fantastiska comeback (lyssnar nu igen!)... Thanks anyway, Kev!
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Posted By: Henrik "DJ Hemp" Bergström
Posted on: 08-11-02 at 12:00:15 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Hi there!
I saw Juicy Springbeam 1975, might have been 74.
and he opened the show "Thunder Road" in a very downscaled version, I loved it.
Today, several years later I found Kevins version on this site, and it surely stand the pace.
No idea why the Boss stopped this version, but it was a mistake.
Thank god for mp3.
Will check in here regurlarly.
I´ve been listen to Kevin since the debut and he´s still one of the few outstanding...
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Posted By: Max
Posted on: 07-11-02 at 05:42:42 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Hi. Just saw the videos in the Director's cut Don't stand me down-album. Never seen them before. Great. Thanks.
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Posted By: Johan Hakelius
Posted on: 05-11-02 at 11:44:04 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
the only thing i'd like to say to kevin is thank you very much.your music means a great deal to me
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Posted By: davide fico
Posted on: 22-10-02 at 10:06:27 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Well Kevin I hope you visit here sometime. I was born in '68 so I enjoyed all the Dexy's stuff at it's time of release. I am mainly a soul/RnB man these days. My musical tastes have changed a lot over the years but you're still up there Kevin.
I would love some new music from you.
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Posted By: s doran
Posted on: 20-10-02 at 11:36:30 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Saw the Dominion gig excellent cant remember when but excellent show up there with Tom Waits and this was also at the Dominion maybe another show there or how about down here in sleepy the seaisde town of Worthing !!
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Posted By: David crawley
Posted on: 18-10-02 at 05:24:13 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin . . . it's obvious to me you have what it takes to come back from hell stronger than ever! You wouldn't be the first to do this, but you'd possibly be the best. And I'm sure it's a tricky path. You have to follow your heart, which appears to have always been your intention. I strongly suspect you're already working on it, in one way or another.
I'm 31, and I wish I'd jumped on the DMR bandwagon in my teens . . . but the music is TIMELESS -- it says everything I've felt about music (which has gone so wrong in so many ways today). I'm a songwriter who has chosen to stay out of the seemingly gruesome and corrupt industry . . . but maybe I'm wrong, and by your example (past and hopefully present), I'll find the courage to change my mind. The three Dexy's albums have changed my life already in four mere months -- and I still have two solo albums to absorb -- and I'm truly happier, saner. THANK YOU, KEVIN! Be well! Above all, be well and happy.
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Posted By: Julie D.
Posted on: 17-10-02 at 08:34:48 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
good to see so many dexys and kevin fans around. i never get bored of anything by that man.
How did you find us: Just Surfed On In!
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Posted By: darren
Posted on: 14-10-02 at 08:24:39 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I must say that the idea that this will be forwarded to Kevin Rowland himself is very thrilling. Even if it doesn't convince him to get into the studio, I'd just like to say just exactly how deep an impact Dexy's Midnight Runners on me, and how inspiring his lyrics, music and ideals are to me.
One of very few artists I'd call 'genius'.
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Homepage: Caligari
Posted By: Per Klingberg
Posted on: 10-10-02 at 06:18:46 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Sweden Loves Dexys!!!
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Posted By: Florence Vallentin & Debbie
Posted on: 04-10-02 at 11:53:19 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I was on holiday in wales when SFTYSR converted me, and I have been trying to convert other people ever since (though its not difficult), dont u think u ought to land a hand Kevin before its too late? more please, and thank you!!
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Posted By: keith
Posted on: 25-09-02 at 08:53:08 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
i've been a fan of your's for the last 23 years i was in the ''intense emotions circle'' your music inspired me over the years and it still does now so please get back into the studio and let every one know what a talent you have, thanks for the inspiration chris
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Posted By: chris
Posted on: 12-09-02 at 01:30:21 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Just like to mark my support for Kevin Rowland, one of a kind musical interpreter. I have enjoyd the records for a long time and I will never stop listening to them.
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Posted By: ersa
Posted on: 07-09-02 at 11:00:14 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I have only just got a copy of Don't Stand Me Down. A long lost gem. Buy My Beauty. It take a couple of listens to to get into it but it is pure Rowland. Come on Kev get back in the studio.
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Posted By: Phil Leong
Posted on: 03-09-02 at 04:10:28 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin is up there with the greats. I'm only twenty years old and he has been my idol for a respected amount of years now.
I went dressed as him to Newquay new years eve 2000 and I had the plesure of being recognised by two people. Some man when "Come on eileen" started playing, also his daughter who said, "he's dressed as my dad! Wow! Me and a friend always listen to the dexy's and specials.
Come back Kev. I've missed you
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Homepage: Caligari
Posted By: Aron Munns
Posted on: 02-09-02 at 02:08:05 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Good luck on your quest for a new KR album. It's about time, this genius has kept us waiting too long.
How did you find us: Just Surfed On In!
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Posted By: Mike McBain
Posted on: 27-08-02 at 10:25:05 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I was hoping for something funky by now. Its been a long time since "Park Street South".
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Posted By: Ian Crompton
Posted on: 21-08-02 at 10:20:28 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Geno,Too-Rye-Ay, Lets Make this precious - songs and albums for a period and a generation that will live long in the memory. Kevin please remind todays popsters how to do it. The reissue of Don't Stand Me Down was a godsend. But don't leave it there, more please, especially Manhood.
A big thank you for all your songs.
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Homepage: Freeserve
Posted By: Niall
Posted on: 19-08-02 at 12:21:16 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin Rowland is a genius. Like everyone else that has signed, his music shaped my life.....Every album a gem! Please tour again!
Rich b
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Posted By: rich b
Posted on: 07-08-02 at 10:16:08 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I've just read the guestbook and so many people have expressed the sentiments I feel so strongly. As a kid punk changed my life but then Dexy's came along...I've loved many bands along the way but I just keep going back to those precious recordings. No one else can write a song like 'Until I Believe In My Soul' or 'Knowledge Of Beauty' and God knows, no one can sing 'em like Kev! And he can still do it, as he proved on 'I Can't Tell The Bottom From The Top'and 'The Greatest Love Of All'
Please come back soon Kev, your music means the world to us and always will.
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Homepage: Seany
Posted By: Sean Carlsen
Posted on: 05-08-02 at 09:04:19 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin, it seemed like a lifetime between "The Wanderer" and "My Beauty" but, like many others, I kept the faith. A misguided faith, perhaps, but you know what it's like when particular records or artists move you. You want more. Selfish, I know. Maybe I should just be grateful for all the wonderful music that you've made. I am but that doesn't stop me wanting more. Release "Manhood"
and and show the know-nothings how it's done!
God Bless.
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Homepage: Seany
Posted By: Nigel
Posted on: 03-08-02 at 05:31:13 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Simple as this Kevin. You are by far and away the most talented artist in my lifetime. Get back in the studio and do what you do best. And bring back those other artists that made it all come together.
You only live once Kevin!
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Posted By: Gareth Ewing
Posted on: 02-08-02 at 08:46:18 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Just watched the DVD of 'This is
What She's Like' for the last few
hours in a drunken haze, the love,
madness and soul of Kevin Rowland
is captured there.
A unique genius - the world needs
more music from him.
KEEP SEARCHING!!
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Homepage: Seany
Posted By: paul kiddie
Posted on: 01-08-02 at 04:11:06 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
kevin is what were listening to everyday after school and every day we're not in school at all and our schoolgirl schoollives wouldnt last without
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Posted By: johanna
Posted on: 25-07-02 at 05:36:50 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Still searcin' for the young soul rebels
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Posted By: Neil McElduff
Posted on: 25-07-02 at 02:10:40 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Great site. Any chance of some lyrics for Don't Stand Me Down... ? Particularly the full This is what she's like? keep up the good work anyway. Cheers.
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Homepage: www.expressandstar.co.uk
Posted By: K A Harrison
Posted on: 24-07-02 at 12:14:23 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Hi Kevin,
dito, thanks for all your music. I could go on f'ever bout ya, but you know what I'm think'n and how I'm feel'n.
If I made movies I'd have you and your music in em.
And I hope I don't sound too melodramatic but you (along with people like Kirsty McColl, Rodriguiz, Tom Waits, Dylan, Arlo Guthrie etc)(in different ways) have shown us some of the most beautiful aspects of the human being.
To me, you are up there with Shakespear (for your observations) and Tolkien (for what you have done for British music)
Thanks heaps (I just bought "Too-Rye-Ay" on CD a couple of weeks ago. I still have it on vinyl along with DSMD) Sigh,
I hope you are well and happy and doing what you want.
Your music has made a huge differance (for the better, in my and, by the looks of things, a lot of other peoples lives)
thanks again,
(oh all right then...)
heaps of love mate,
glenn
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Posted By: glenn
Posted on: 12-07-02 at 06:52:25 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
hey man !
love your music. When your first album was released I was, 22 years old cruising through France by car (it was only a simple Simca) with a friend drinking good wine and listening to your music wich we had on tape. We had the time of our lives. "Come on Kevin" give it another try !
greetings
a fan
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Homepage: -
Posted By: Gert-Jan
Posted on: 10-07-02 at 05:37:29 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin Thankyou For years of great music, from energetic horns in soul music, to Romany Violins and celtic beauty, to the uniqeness you offered us in everything you ever gave for music, to fashion to mini musical clips changing trends and fashions with each new approach. Thankyou for all the evergy and creativeness that produced years of inspiration and a love for music and lyrics.
I will never forget the pure energy and soul you put into every aspect of your work.
What a legend!
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Posted By: Yazz
Posted on: 10-07-02 at 05:21:33 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Great Website. Show me them now. Thankyou for the memories
Yazz(ex member of Blue Ox Babes)
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Posted By: Yamin Saleh
Posted on: 06-07-02 at 10:51:56 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I'm, not a guestbook signing type of guy,but i've been searching for something to afirm my complete passion for 'Don't Stand Me Down' - oh yes and it's key song for me and I guess so many others - Tell Me What She's Like?
I'll sob like a child at it's beauty - It's immensely special to me. 35 years old and i'm like a kid with this song. It tugs you in and won't let go - watching the DVD which to someone who didn't care might have you cringing helps with the setting - although I guess it could and probably is emotionally in a thousand corners of some other lives to see it in it's New York appartment is just fine for me. I've read elsewhere about the Beachboys harmonies - fuck no. More passion here. I know Kevin et al put life and soul into this. When Kevin tells us what she's like the song pulls you down a side street and kicks 3 colours of puke out of you. I can almost feel and see Kevin clutching the mike for dear life - atleast that's what it does for me...so forgive me for my indulgence. Then it just sends me, hate that expression, but can you keep still - you just gotta dance, I don't care how, just move...When those musicians play it's gotta but the perfect sound. I've seen a lot of gigs in my time and I've seen so many songs dragged and pulled to a 14 minute death - When Kevin tells us 'that's my story..it's the strongest i've ever sung... it could and if I had my way should go on and on. Drink a bottle of wine and learn how to cry again. Thankyou Kevin
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Posted By: Simon Allsop
Posted on: 05-07-02 at 11:52:35 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Didn't realise so many people feel the way i do.Was the best,just need more please and Thank You.
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Posted By: Martin (Geno) Freestone
Posted on: 01-07-02 at 10:41:56 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Can you believe it? I finally bought DSMD at the weekend. Have had Rebels & TooRye since the day they came out. Dont remember why i never bought i all those years ago. Anyway just a quick note to ask why as such a great songwrighter been so overlooked? Tell Me Whats She Like is just a suberb song!!!!!
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Posted By: anthony lindley
Posted on: 19-06-02 at 09:47:28 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
kevin,
i saw you play countless times at Barbarellas as The Killjoys and at least ten times around the country, ive chatted and played pool with all the midnight runners at the broad street cafe - all these are old memories and ive lived off them for to long. what we need now are new songs but most of all a new tour, something to show all these youngsters what music is really all about.
PLEASE give us a new album and a tour.
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Posted By: PETER QUINN AKA "DEXY"
Posted on: 18-06-02 at 12:20:53 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin please take faith in what has been said here and in many other dexy respect groups. I listen to a lot of music but non so pure. It is unique as your sentiments over the years have not been money driven but pure. You have a lot of real music and words inside you that we are all waiting for. Bite the bullet and atke on the world like you have done in the past. Thanks Kev for the past, here's to the future !
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Posted By: Derekw7
Posted on: 17-06-02 at 06:21:04 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
i agree with all thats been written. still listen to keep it part 2 when im down to give me inspiration.
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Posted By: darren
Posted on: 10-06-02 at 06:58:29 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
kev. you the man kev! we at oporto would like you tofeature on our forthcoming album featuring other great mavericks like, peter coyle of the lotus eaters, malcolm ross of orange juice and aztec camera, white town, and many more.
contact me if u will.
10 out of 10 for the site!
spencer
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Posted By: spencer
Posted on: 04-06-02 at 01:09:56 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Dear Kevin,
I found in this site an opportunity to talk to you !
Your music makes part of my life. I have never saw a live concert of yours, but I hope to see you live before I die !
I would like you to record more and more music...do it !, we all need you to be happy, and surely you'll be happier too !
Time is running and you are a runner !
Show us your beauty once again !
Love
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Posted By: Joao
Posted on: 02-06-02 at 08:30:15 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Just to let everyone know - there are two Neil Warburtons !!
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Homepage: www.dexys.co.uk
Posted By: Clive
Posted on: 01-06-02 at 07:05:12 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I would just like to point out that the message below which is credited to me, was not posted by me. Who is in my shoes? I don't disagree with the comments anyway! Finally "HI!" to all old members of KOR, I'm still hoping to get another issue out sometime in the future.
Take care,
Neil {Keep On Running}
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Homepage: www.dexys.co.uk
Posted By: neil warburton
Posted on: 31-05-02 at 10:21:09 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Don't worry about any new stuff Kev, just get The Wanderer re-released with the b-sides added on. That'll do for me.
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Posted By: Tom Clark
Posted on: 26-05-02 at 10:58:26 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Hi Kev,
Intense Emotion Circle member 412 here.It`s plain to see that records(c.d.`s) don`t sell no more,thank`s to the home made computer studio.The only way forward for you is to assemble a band and tour.I know you have the mental strength it takes.The only way to get a following again is to tour.Music`s gone.Your shows were good,bloody good.Some come on Kev,rebelieve in yourself like yesteryear you have the talent soulman!.
Best Wishes,
Mart Newt
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Homepage: www.dexys.co.uk
Posted By: Newt
Posted on: 25-05-02 at 12:31:30 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin -
As i find myself nearing 40 years old there is still not a day goes by that i dont think of you and DMR . You have enriched my life in the most positive way - Thank you .
How strange to be so moved by someone i have never met ,most likely never will - To be so worried for you during your dark years and to feel such joy when you resurfaced a while back , looking much more together and (dare i say )Happy and Gounded - If you ever find the strenght and time to release anything new - I for one will be BANGING on the door of the shop the day it comes out and i'm not alone !!
Pop stars come and go -
Artists live forever !
Thank You Kevin you are loved and cared for in the unlikelist places from Skibbereen to the whole wide world ......
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Homepage: www.dexys.co.uk
Posted By: Mark O'Brien
Posted on: 22-05-02 at 01:06:03 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
KEVIN!
First I bought Searching... and i absolutely loved it. But then I got Too-Rye-Ay and for a couple of weeks it was the best record I'd ever heard.
And so I heard Don't Stand Me Down. I've never felt like this for a record before. It's just not fantastic. It makes me cry, every single song.
Only two albums in music history has been even close to DSMD: Too-Rye-Ay and Stand! by Sly & The Family Stone.
Of course, My Beauty was the best album of the 90's - so brilliant.
So i just wanted to thank you for all this music. It's a cliché, I know, but you've changed my life.
By the way, I heard about you in the excellent POP magazine. Andres Lokko wrote something like 30 pages about you in the last issue, and that interview completely took my breath. I LOVE YOU!
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Homepage: www.dexys.co.uk
Posted By: Par
Posted on: 16-05-02 at 10:36:19 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin,
Please record another album (or ten :-).
All those unreleased songs that we hear about ("Manhood" etc.) deserves to get a proper recording and official release!
Can't wait to hear you voice again.
Love, Henrik (from Sweden)
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Homepage: www.dexys.co.uk
Posted By: Henrik Goransson
Posted on: 13-05-02 at 10:11:40 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Dear kevin
What is there to lose, it would be excellent to hear some new songs that again stand alone in quailty and meaning. To see once again the talent that has for to long remained out of the site.
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Posted By: neil warburton
Posted on: 09-05-02 at 10:20:45 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin
I have seen you 4 times. The Old Vic in '81 (The most inspiring thing I've ever witnessed), Shaftsbury Theatre for The Bridge, The Dominion Theatre in 85 and in Paris the other year for your short My Beauty set. You are a one off Kevin, and you have touched and altered my soul & my life. Sounds Corny I know, but I don't care.
Now please listen to me.... You have got several songs up your sleeve that need to be heard! If they are anything like Manhood and If I Ever, then your next album will be another landmark in music, just like SFTYSR and DSMD and My Beauty. (In five years time they will be heaping praise on My Beauty just like they did with DSMD.)
The trouble is your always one step ahead of the game, and they don't like that.
I'll see you at The Garage for the Look Tour, but how about getting a band together and hitting the road on your own sometime soon.
All the best in whatever you do. And thanks for what you,ve given us to date!
Adam
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Posted By: Adam Grace
Posted on: 09-05-02 at 01:36:10 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
My love will never die...
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Posted By: B
Posted on: 08-05-02 at 07:52:10 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Just wanted to add that there is now better time than now to let everyone who thought you had gone know that you have still "got it".
On the radio again, on the tv again, it's time I think Kev.
Tim
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Homepage: unofficially
Posted By: Tim
Posted on: 07-05-02 at 11:10:27 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
We need you back in the studio Kevin, its time to go back to your roots and do what you do best. You are talented and original, life is too short, do it now, please, for all of us.
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Homepage: unofficially
Posted By: Billy R
Posted on: 05-05-02 at 01:04:36 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Just wanted to add my name to those who would love to hear more from you...and who will wait patiently until you're ready.
That's all.
Peace and all best wishes Kevin
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Posted By: Angus
Posted on: 03-05-02 at 03:58:59 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Kevin, you are a star!! Get back in the studio NOW!
Any fellows Kevin fans, feel free to mail me. Would be nice to hear from you.
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Homepage: Scotsman
Posted By: Gareth Ewing
Posted on: 03-05-02 at 05:02:19 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Here is a protest.
i beg, no, I demand that K.ro get's the fuck in the studio, and gets "My rose","she's gotta giggle", you can get yours free","manhood", "if I
ever","my life in england" and more on record. Yeah theres more out there, and guess what, its the best hes done. its a sin kevin that they are not available. sort it rowland or else ; o)
vincent c ain
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Homepage: Scotsman
Posted By: vincent cain
Posted on: 02-05-02 at 05:41:11 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
A true talent whose work has lasted and still inspires me!
...Still searching for the young soul rebels...Tim, NYC
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Posted By: Tim
Posted on: 01-05-02 at 12:33:25 AM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
Got young soul rebels when I was 16, I'm old and greying now, and its still in my top 10 albums and still get played.
Just discovered Don't Stand me down a month or two back and really I'm enjoyin' it.
I would be keenly appreciative of any more future recordings that is for sure.
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Posted By: Daryl Purdie
Posted on: 29-04-02 at 09:52:25 PM | (Admin Delete)
Comment:
I missed DSMD on its previous releases, so I'm in the first flush here.I thought I'd never find such gold again. What a thrill! (And the videos are brilliant)Good luck with everything you do.
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Posted By: Mike Mooney
Posted on: 28-04-02 at 11:26:18 PM | (Admin Delete)
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can i reminisce,i was thinking about geno i heard it again last night in a pub.it brought back all the excitement i felt first time i heard it. the spirit of brendan behan came to and said kevin has more work to do.and if you record it people will buy it.
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Posted By: moseleyman
Posted on: 28-04-02 at 03:52:38 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Quite an outstanding album "Don;t stand me down". When will there be a re-release of Rowland's "The wanderer".
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Posted By: Ben
Posted on: 27-04-02 at 11:29:34 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Dear Kev,
Maybe I should have written this quickly and not thought about it because the more I considered my words the more I hesitated. You see, Kev, (as much as I’d love to see a new Kevin Rowland or, dare I say it Dexys album) you strike me as a man who deserves his day off. I’ve heard that you’re in love again and happy. Nothing you do should jeopardise that. I worry that if you make another album that you will immerse yourself into another period of driving obsession. And if so, maybe you would lose more than you gain. People who know me well would be surprised to see me write this next phrase but at the end of the day there are more important things than music. When the time is right I hope you will once again enter the studio and when you do I will be first in the queue to buy the product. An album of beautiful, inspiring, positive love songs would be fantastic. When I say ‘love songs’ I mean it in the widest sense. Songs of positive beauty, songs that say you’re all right. Songs that say you love life. During the My Beauty period (God, Kev, that was 1999 maybe you should get a move on after all) you struck me as fragile, not ready for the fray, not quite having dealt with the deep feelings of guilt and self-loathing that you’d experienced. Maybe I’m barking up the wrong tree and maybe you’re stronger now. If so, get on with it, man, we’ve waited long enough. Only joking, of course. Way back (10 years ago, Kev) I saw you play a song, ‘Manhood’ on TV. It’s a sure fire classic and an absolute travesty that it’s never seen the light of day. If everything you do is as good as that we’ll have another album to treasure. But I’m a patient man, Kev. I can wait until you are ready.
love, Eddie
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Posted By: Eddie Cooney (AKA Eddiemetal)
Posted on: 27-04-02 at 10:07:00 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Kev, love all your albums. However, the Dont Stand Me Down album has always touched deep rooted chords within me and different songs on that album have somehow become the soundtrack to various periods of my life, I believe the italians have a word for this? Thanks Kev
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Posted By: craig
Posted on: 27-04-02 at 04:35:35 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Kevin, ignore the muppetts who know no better, we the people know you are a man of intelligence, with observations worth listening to. Most of us dont know you and so rely on hearing your work to share your thoughts. The music world is devoid of character at this moment, it and we need you back in the studio or back on the stage, keep on running Kev, never stop.
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Homepage: craig pyatt
Posted By: Dave Butterfield
Posted on: 27-04-02 at 02:44:51 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I loved the early era Dexy's, they we're an awesome band,I went off the celtic period music, but they are a band that does not get the credit they deserve. I'd love to see the "young soul rebels" era line up tour one more time! Thanks for the memories & the great music.
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Posted By: Dave
Posted on: 24-04-02 at 08:58:00 PM | (Admin Delete)
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I was 15 when 'dance Stance' was released and 16 when 'Geno' hit number one. Those years shape and influence the direction you take in life. The passion and raw emotion in your music had a profound effect on this angry young man. Although aware of Northern Soul I became hooked through 'Breaking Down..' and 'Seven days...' etc and from the age of eighteen spent my weekends around the country at Northern Soul venues. Through Northern Soul I developed friendships which are still going strong to this day. I followed your work with equal passion throughout the years although I always felt lonely as the Northern 'elite' were not too keen on someone taking 'their' music into the mainstream. It wasn't until I bought a PC and got online that I realised there were still followers of your music out there. Through this website and the Delphi Forum I have developed friendships all around the world. All these friendships which I value deeply are down to you and your music Kevin. Hopefully one day I will get the opportunity to thank you personally, until that day, thankyou Mr Rowland for a wonderful 20+ years and hopefully heres to many more....
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Homepage: craig pyatt
Posted By: Ian Jennings
Posted on: 24-04-02 at 06:49:44 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Come on Kev if the Wolves are coming back you should do the same
it's time to SHINE
Luv Villain
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Homepage: craig pyatt
Posted By: Villain
Posted on: 24-04-02 at 03:46:37 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Well Kevin,you gave us a wee morcel of a taster, with MANHOOD et al. We loved MY BEAUTY,the DIRECTORS CUT was very welcome thanks again for that. Now Kevin let us have more of the tracks you have already recorded,the like of which are just great as the folk I know who have been very fortunate to hear them have told me so.Come on Kevin release these wonderfull sounds old friend.
Yours,
Tony Mac.
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Homepage: k.Archer returns.soon
Posted By: Tony Mac
Posted on: 24-04-02 at 12:35:23 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Kevin,
In the current music climate where the likes of Kylie get plaudits galore (whats she got?....a nice arse) we need your integrety more than ever. After many years of listening to your records, your music remains essential, your vision an inspiration.
Cheers,
Bob
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Homepage: k.Archer returns.soon
Posted By: Bob
Posted on: 24-04-02 at 05:51:39 AM | (Admin Delete)
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everything i do, will be funky, from now on!!......
......soooon..........
..........cenzo.
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Posted By: vincenzo
Posted on: 23-04-02 at 10:32:45 PM | (Admin Delete)
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So Kevin, I know you read this.
All of those thoughts inside your head, you want to share them, right?
Well, we want to hear them.
Personally, i feel there has been a massive hole musically speaking, since you last gave us a glimp of your genius.We need to hear you again, we need that old "soulpower" to return, we are sick to death of pre-packaged, record producers girlfriends/tv pop "idol" winners and boy and girl bands.We need something real.You are real.
The return of the young soul rebels anyone?
SR1
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Posted By: Tim Webb
Posted on: 23-04-02 at 07:33:00 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Although I know no-one can get somebody to do something if they don't wish to. But I really would love to hear new material from you. I suppose its a bit like you feeling the same way if say
Bryan Ferry or Van Morrisson stopped recording.
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Posted By: A.Carrillo
Posted on: 23-04-02 at 07:00:12 PM | (Admin Delete)
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You were standing next to me in 82 and 83...
Don't stand me down.
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Posted By: Simon
Posted on: 22-04-02 at 01:16:40 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Having been a huge fan of Kevin and Dexy's since their beginnings I was thrilled to see this website and wholeheartedly endorse the campaign to get Kevin back in the studio. I saw Dexy's on three occasions although I'm now - 22 or 23 years on - wondering if the first occasion was a figment of my imagination. I think I saw Dexy's supporting the Specials somewhere in Yorkshire in 79 or 80 - can anyone confirm a concert/tour took place? I then definitely saw the INtense Emotion Review show in June 1980 at Doncaster Rotters supported by the Black Arabs which was just fantastic. I subsequently saw Dexy's perform in 1982 I think at NOttingham's Royal
(?) Theatre where Teardrop Explodes were also on the bill. Another full money's worth event. At around the same time a mate and I travelled from Yorkshire to see James Brown at Birmingham Apollo. We met Big Jimmy and Kev in the bar and they were really nice to us - we had nowhere to sleep and Jimmy offered to let us kip on his living room floor. IN the end we got a milk train to Coventry so the story kind of fizzles out there. I have just bought Dont Stand Me Down and am reminding myself what the fuss was all about. Full power to your website.
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Posted By: ian.bevitt
Posted on: 21-04-02 at 06:30:56 PM | (Admin Delete)
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Life is very short. Make the most of it while you can. I don't want to look back at some time in the future and think of all that material that Kev had prepared for Creation never realised. Do you Kevin? He has a great talent, such a shame to waste it, such a shame.
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Posted By: Matt Oxford
Posted on: 21-04-02 at 04:46:34 PM | (Admin Delete)
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OK fellow soul rebels this is how it works...
Post your comments here as to why Kevin Rowland should get into the studio and release some new material !
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Posted By: Clive Gray