The Story So Far (Bucks Fizz album)
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The Story So Far is a compilation album
released by pop group, Bucks Fizz
. It collected together 18 of the group's biggest hits spanning the years 1981 to 1988, including their three number ones.
and Polydor. At the time, the group had just released the single, "Heart of Stone
" - which became their 20th and final hit and was the only new song featured on this collection.
Other tracks were the bulk of the group's hit singles and two album tracks. One notable omission however was "When We Were Young
" - one of the group's biggest hits. This was most likely because lead singer of the track, Jay Aston
was no longer with the band. Another single, "You Love Love" from this album was released in 1989, but this was an old song from 1983 album, Hand Cut
. The album failed to chart despite TV advertising and was the last album Bucks Fizz released featuring this line-up. The album was reviewed in Number one magazine
, where it gained a favourable response, saying that Bucks Fizz made unashamedly good music and listing tracks "The Land of Make Believe", "If You Can't Stand the Heat" and "Talking in Your Sleep" as favourites. The same magazine had also claimed current single "Heart of Stone" to be a contender for the Christmas Number One, although this proved to be way out in terms of time (October) and actual peak position (No.50).
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
released by pop group, Bucks Fizz
Bucks Fizz (band)
Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and...
. It collected together 18 of the group's biggest hits spanning the years 1981 to 1988, including their three number ones.
Background
The album was released in November 1988 on the Stylus record label - which had licenced the tracks from Bucks Fizz's record companies, RCARCA
RCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
and Polydor. At the time, the group had just released the single, "Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone (Bucks Fizz song)
"Heart of Stone" is a song written by Andy Hill and Pete Sinfield for the band Bucks Fizz in 1988, and recorded by the band at Abbey Road Studios in London. It was to be later recorded and popularized by Cher in 1990.-Bucks Fizz version :...
" - which became their 20th and final hit and was the only new song featured on this collection.
Other tracks were the bulk of the group's hit singles and two album tracks. One notable omission however was "When We Were Young
When We Were Young (song)
"When We Were Young" is a 1983 single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. Featuring lead vocals by member Jay Aston, the song became their sixth top ten hit in the UK.- Song information :...
" - one of the group's biggest hits. This was most likely because lead singer of the track, Jay Aston
Jay Aston
Jay Hilda Aston is a singer, dancer, and occasional songwriter who was formerly with the British pop group, Bucks Fizz. She was the youngest member of the group's original line-up, being just 19 at the Eurovision Song Contest....
was no longer with the band. Another single, "You Love Love" from this album was released in 1989, but this was an old song from 1983 album, Hand Cut
Hand Cut
Hand Cut is the third studio album by pop group Bucks Fizz. It was released in 1983 and features the UK top 20 hits, "If You Can't Stand the Heat" and "Run for Your Life".- Overview :Hand Cut was the third album released by Bucks Fizz...
. The album failed to chart despite TV advertising and was the last album Bucks Fizz released featuring this line-up. The album was reviewed in Number one magazine
Number One (magazine)
Number One was a British magazine dealing with pop music. It ran for nine years, mostly during the 1980s and was aimed at a mainly teenage market.- Overview :...
, where it gained a favourable response, saying that Bucks Fizz made unashamedly good music and listing tracks "The Land of Make Believe", "If You Can't Stand the Heat" and "Talking in Your Sleep" as favourites. The same magazine had also claimed current single "Heart of Stone" to be a contender for the Christmas Number One, although this proved to be way out in terms of time (October) and actual peak position (No.50).
Side one
- "Heart of StoneHeart of Stone (Bucks Fizz song)"Heart of Stone" is a song written by Andy Hill and Pete Sinfield for the band Bucks Fizz in 1988, and recorded by the band at Abbey Road Studios in London. It was to be later recorded and popularized by Cher in 1990.-Bucks Fizz version :...
" (Andy HillAndy Hill (composer)Andy Hill is a British music producer and songwriter who scored many hits during the 1980s and 90s...
/ Pete Sinfield) - "Talking in Your Sleep" (Palmer / Skill / Canler / Solley / Marinos)
- "20th Century Hero (Live)" (Hill / Sinfield)
- "One of Those NightsOne of Those Nights"One of Those Nights" is a 1981 single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. Written by Steve Glen, Mike Burns and Dave Most, it was the group's third single and their third UK top 20 hit.- Background :...
" (Steve Glen / Mike Burns / Dave Most) - "Now Those Days Are GoneNow Those Days Are Gone"Now Those Days Are Gone" is a single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. It became a UK top ten hit in June 1982 and featured on the group's album Are You Ready.- Background :...
" (Hill / Nichola Martin) - "Magical" (John ParrJohn ParrJohn Parr is an English musician, best known for his 1985 US #1 hit single "St. Elmo's Fire". Parr has sold 10 million albums worldwide.-Biography:...
/ Meat LoafMeat LoafMichael Lee Aday , better known by his stage name, Meat Loaf, is an American hard rock musician and actor...
) - "Piece of the ActionPiece of the ActionPiece of the Action is the second single by pop group Bucks Fizz, the follow-up to the Eurovision-winning song "Making Your Mind Up". It was released in May 1981 and became a top 20 hit.- Overview :...
" (Hill) - "The Land of Make Believe" (Hill / Sinfield)
- "I Hear Talk" (Hill / Sinfield)
Side two
- "New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)"New Beginning " is a 1986 single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. It was a comeback hit, achieving their highest chart placing for four years...
" (Mike Myers / Tony Gibber) - "If You Can't Stand the Heat" (Hill / Ian BairnsonIan BairnsonIan Bairnson is a Scottish musician, famous for being one of the core members of The Alan Parsons Project. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who has played saxophone and keyboards, although he is best known as a guitarist...
) - "My Camera Never LiesMy Camera Never Lies"My Camera Never Lies" is a 1982 single by pop group, Bucks Fizz. It became a UK number-one hit single in April 1982 and was featured on their album Are You Ready.- Background :...
" (Hill / Martin) - "You Love, Love" (Andy Sells)
- "Run for Your LifeRun for Your Life (Bucks Fizz song)"Run for Your Life" is a 1983 single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. It was written by Andy Hill and Ian Bairnson and became the group's eighth consecutive top 20 hit in the UK...
" (Hill / Bairnson) - "You and Your Heart so BlueYou and Your Heart so Blue"You and Your Heart So Blue" is a single by UK pop group Bucks Fizz. Released in June 1985, the song was written by Andy Hill and Peter Sinfield and was produced by Hill. This single was the last to feature member Jay Aston, who quit the group the same month....
" (Hill / Sinfield) - "London Town" (Hill)
- "Making Your Mind UpMaking Your Mind Up"Making Your Mind Up" is a song by British pop group Bucks Fizz. It was the winner of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and a UK Number-one single...
" (Hill / John Danter) - "Keep Each Other WarmKeep Each Other Warm"Keep Each Other Warm" is a 1986 single by Bucks Fizz.The song peaked at No.45 in the UK in December 1986. It was the fifth and final single from their Writing on the Wall album, which was released at the same time...
" (Hill / Sinfield)
Personnel
- Bobby GBobby GBobby G is a member of pop group Bucks Fizz. He was the only remaining original member in the group...
- vocals - Cheryl BakerCheryl BakerCheryl Baker is an English television presenter and singer. She is most famous for being a member of 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, and has performed for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, winning it the second time.-Early career:After leaving school and a series of secretarial jobs, Cheryl...
- vocals - Mike NolanMike Nolan (singer)Mike Nolan is a singer and was one of the four original members of the British pop group, Bucks Fizz. He was born in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, but raised in the UK, where he still resides.- Early career :...
- vocals - Jay AstonJay AstonJay Hilda Aston is a singer, dancer, and occasional songwriter who was formerly with the British pop group, Bucks Fizz. She was the youngest member of the group's original line-up, being just 19 at the Eurovision Song Contest....
- vocals on all tracks except "New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)", "Keep Each Other Warm" and "Heart of Stone" - Shelley PrestonShelley PrestonShelley Preston , is a singer who is most famous for being the new girl when she joined pop group Bucks Fizz in June 1985.- Career :...
- vocals on "New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)", "Keep Each Other Warm" and "Heart of Stone" - Andy HillAndy Hill (composer)Andy Hill is a British music producer and songwriter who scored many hits during the 1980s and 90s...
- producer - Mike Myers - co-producer on "New Beginning (Mamba Seyra)"