from "allmusic.com":http://wm02.allmusic.com/Biography by Michael SuttonThe new wave band B-Movie's most recognizable record became more popular long after the combo had split up. Named after an Andy Warhol painting, B-Movie formed in 1979 with Steve Hovington (vocals), Paul Statham (guitars), Graham Boffey (drums), and Rick Holliday (keyboards). Inspired by synth-pop pioneers like Ultravox and New Order, B-Movie wrote catchy songs enveloped in keyboards. The group was signed to the Some Bizarre record label in the early '80s; in 1981, the band appeared on a Some Bizarre compilation album with future '80s synth-pop superstars such as Depeche Mode, Blancmange, and Soft Cell. In 1982, the single "Nowhere Girl" was a hit in Europe. Although "Nowhere Girl" was not a Top Ten smash in America, the song continued to be a favorite on radio stations' '80s flashback shows. With Hovington's icy vocals and Holliday's somber synths, "Nowhere Girl" became an enduring tale of teen alienation; "Nowhere Girl" was revived on the Just Say Yesterday compilation in 1992 and it's generally considered to be an '80s classic. Ironically, the track lasted longer than B-Movie's career. B-Movie released the LP Forever Running in 1985 and then broke up. Boffey joined Slaughterhouse 5 and Statham collaborated with Peter Murphy. Hovington formed the techno outfit Amethyst.
Lizziegreeneyes says
any chance there's any of this brilliance up on multiply ??? Never heard of them (the shame of it all) & I am lovin it - then again - if it's new wave - I know to come to you *d*... you have impeccable & a most expansive knowledge of all things waving newly ;)
dachmo says
**Lizzie** I need to get my Multi moving. I just haven't gotten(?) any time to sit with it, I swear by this weekend you'll be perusing my M posts
Lizziegreeneyes says
As I sit here rockin out to Blue Monday '88 I am doing a little happy dance dear *dachmo*... but honestly - NO RUSH... dang life gets in the way sometimes & certainly is not without a few bumps in the road ;) Mine seem to be lessening - Da is doing great today... napping away - wish I could take one right about now :)
Misstee says
This tune never did it for me and it doesn't help that radio stations play it ad nauseum during their 'flashbacks'(along with Dramarama's Everything Everything - what is THAT about?)
from "allmusic.com":http://wm02.allmusic.com/Biography by Michael SuttonThe new wave band B-Movie's most recognizable record became more popular long after the combo had split up. Named after an Andy Warhol painting, B-Movie formed in 1979 with Steve Hovington (vocals), Paul Statham (guitars), Graham Boffey (drums), and Rick Holliday (keyboards). Inspired by synth-pop pioneers like Ultravox and New Order, B-Movie wrote catchy songs enveloped in keyboards. The group was signed to the Some Bizarre record label in the early '80s; in 1981, the band appeared on a Some Bizarre compilation album with future '80s synth-pop superstars such as Depeche Mode, Blancmange, and Soft Cell. In 1982, the single "Nowhere Girl" was a hit in Europe. Although "Nowhere Girl" was not a Top Ten smash in America, the song continued to be a favorite on radio stations' '80s flashback shows. With Hovington's icy vocals and Holliday's somber synths, "Nowhere Girl" became an enduring tale of teen alienation; "Nowhere Girl" was revived on the Just Say Yesterday compilation in 1992 and it's generally considered to be an '80s classic. Ironically, the track lasted longer than B-Movie's career. B-Movie released the LP Forever Running in 1985 and then broke up. Boffey joined Slaughterhouse 5 and Statham collaborated with Peter Murphy. Hovington formed the techno outfit Amethyst.
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