Deaf School - 1976 Radio One Broadcast

Deaf School

1976 Radio One 'In Concert' Broadcast

FM Broadcast, Very Good Quality

mp3 @ 192

While I'm covering great, quirky, unique, but sadly short-lived '70's bands (such as the Fabulous Poodles), Here is an early radio show from Deaf School, a band that was great fun while they lasted. Started from a group of art-theater students in Liverpool, Deaf School combined a dizzying array of eclectic influences, from 1930's melodrama, musical theater, 50's schmaltz, 60's pop and jazz, and 70's rock, to create a truly unique style and sound. Their first album, Second Honeymoon, is just delightful, and works both as a great pop album, and as sonic theater. This show was recorded some time in early 1976, prior to the release of their first album (apparently was recorded while they were in the process of recording the album, probably around April-May, 1976). Although a short set for the radio show, it nonetheless showcases several of the songs that would be on their upcoming album. Also included is a bonus track of a demo of an unreleased song featuring an even earlier incarnation of the band. I got this from the website of Ian Ritchie, who was the Sax player for the band. I hope more people can find out about and enjoy the music of this excellent, but unsuccessful band. Of note is that apparently, the band is much more popular now than they ever were. In recent years they reformed (with almost all of the original members), and have had several successful tours and reunion shows.

Tracklist:

01. Intro - Instrumental

02. Princess Princess

03. What A Way To End It All

04. Hi Jo Hi

05. Band Introductions

06. Room Service

07. Hot Jazz Razzmatazz

08. A Bigger Splash

Bonus Track

09. Ding Dong (1974 Demo)

The Band:

Paul Tilnick, Guitar

Clive 'Cliff' Langer, Guitar

Ian Ritchie, Sax

Rev. Max Ripple, Piano

Steve 'Mr. Average' Lindsay, Bass

Tim Whittaker, Drums

Eric Shark, Lead vocals

Enrico Cadillac Jr, Lead Vocals

Chelsea Bright, vocals

Betty Bright, vocals

New Link! (Updated 09/28/21)

Deaf_School_1976_Radio_Show.rar