Come in Tokio "Say you'll never go away again" 1982

[CorporalClot]

Loved the John Peel sessions. This has to be one of the greatest ever unsigned bands. This is by no means the only great song. What a shame they never had their chance.

[2ambrokennail]

wow finally found come in tokio - loved the Peel sessions - esp 'save me from falling'. There were some good bands around at the time too - personal coulmn and the persuaders - seen them in London - oh many years ago 1983 I think, around the time I got into the best band in the world The chameleons.

[SuperWildcat66]

The most criminally of un-signed Liverpool bands from the early to mid 80's.....memories of the Ministry rehearsals.save me from falling.

[faithless1one]

No you were nt dreaming , the Gig at Kirkby was headlined by Billy Bragg as Mari Wilson had to put out last minute due to the death of her father.

The gig poster had a pic of the Chief Constable of Merseyside Ken Oxford on looking very glum during the Toxteth Riots. All the bands mentioned played along with The Builders and The High Five and was part of a number of large events promoted by Winston Smith Promotions, based at the Picket in Liverpool. (Winston Smith is from Orwells 1984)

[mr99plank]

I remember seeing Come In Tokio at Kirkby footy ground way back when. I remember Seb's Men, western promise, The Lotus eaters, I think Billy brag Headlined. Does anyone remember this gig or whas I dreaming. I think even cook da books played and personal column. I wonder if Pauline ever went to this gig I last saw her at a Western promise gig at mountford hall. Where can i get some  Come In Tokio Stuff. Cheers John for the clip . Pete

[JohnJenkinsLiverpool]

@mr99plank - Yes the Kirkby gig did happen - Re CIT CD's - Phil Wylie on myspace music is the best contact - he has the free cd's - drop him a line - he will be made up - JJ

[inspiralbee]

Hey John Jenkins! :-) , this is a long shot but you might remember me as you used to send me the Come In Tokio fanzine when i was at Sheffield Uni (my name then was Birgit Pierce).

I am SOOO pleased to find this clip - I've just been trying to put my old Peel session tapes of the band onto MP3 but unfortunately they are Donald Duckd - probably played them too much over the years!!

Gutted I never saw you guys live!

All the best to you, Bee xxx

[JohnJenkinsLiverpool]

Hi Bee - Lovely to hear from you - You should try myspace music and look for Come in Tokio Phil Wylie as there is lots of stuff on that site - Email me or Phil your adress and we will send you a CD of some of the stuff - Regards John J X

[inspiralbee]

Hi John, Thanks loads! I've sent you an email on myspace :-)

Phil's site says you guys are doing a gig on 1st April - I assume he's having a laugh? If not, I'll get my bag packed... :-)

[neonpike]

exellent , thanks john

[JohnJenkinsLiverpool]

Yes - The only available clip. Phil Wylie is putting some stuff together on myspace Music for the band - lots of songs - use Come in tokio Phil Wylie as the search and you should find him and the band there - best wishes John

[neonpike]

who knew , thats how you spelled tokio ! ive searched for come in tokeo on numerous occasions , after listening for the hundredth time ,to fragments of recordings from a peel radio session . i was pretty sure of your name , but never got the intro , so couldnt be sure . great to hear ( and see ) the band

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[gazzashiatsu]

wow! wot a suprise , come in tokyo were brill.i remember them practising @ the ministry.i was in 'a game of soldiers' .still have a demo of theirs...say you'll never walk away...& turn walk away.

alan drummer went to my school alsop.

wylie lived by me scari rd nogsy.

frank gibbo on keys then,i think.

wot are the members doing now?

[woolfysdad]

Nice one John, pity you never made it big mate. For Phil Would love to hear from you if you ever read this mail me, we used to work together at GEC.

[JohnJenkinsLiverpool]

Hi Woolfysdad - i see Phil now and again - email me who you are and info and i will pass the message on to Phil - i am sure he will be pretty pleased - John J

[b4allofthis]

Pure class. Thanks for putting this on. Still got my old Peel session tapes somewhere !!!!

[CorporalClot]

Well done son! Never thought I'd ever have the chance to see this clip. The only filmed performance of this great band?