On tonight’s show Karin plays the best iconic bands of the 80s as well as chatting with Mike Score of the legendary A Flock Of Seagulls live from his short break in Las Vegas while touring the USA. We chat with Mike about the bands new album ‘String Theory’ as well as performing at The Hollywood Bowl, Mikes best memories, and of course that 80s hairstyle!
A Flock of Seagulls were formed in Liverpool in 1979. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds, hit the peak of their chart success in the early 1980s. Their string of international hit singles including “I Ran (So Far Away)” (1982), “Space Age Love Song” (1982), “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)” (1982), and “The More You Live, the More You Love” (1984).
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Following up on their 2018 ‘Ascension’ album, the band returns with the second instalment of their Orchestral Hits opus. ‘String Theory’ includes 11 new recordings of some of their classic hits and fan favourites, set to be released mid-July. The album features the Prague Philharmonic and other orchestras and adds an extra orchestral backing to hits such as Messages, Say You Love Me, The More You Live, The More You Love, Remember David, and The Story of A Young Heart.
Tonight’s 80s icon playlist:
Madness – It Must Be Love
Jam – The Bitterest Pill (I Ever Had To Swallow)
Japan – I Second That Emotion
Soft Cell – Torch
Tears For Fears – Pale Shelter
A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
A Flock Of Seagulls – Say You Love Me
A Flock of Seagulls – Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)
Eddy Grant – I Don’t Wanna Dance
Smiths – How Soon Is Now
Alexander O’Neal – Criticise
Big Country – In A Big Country
Adam and the Ants – Prince Charming
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
Spandau Ballet – The Freeze
Level 42 -The Sun Goes Down (Living It Up)
Prince – Purple Rain
Culture Club – Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Duran Duran – Save A Prayer
Shakin’ Stevens – Green Door
Human League – Love Action (I Believe In Love)
