It would be nice if someone with info on the band could do a Wikipedia page I've added them to the list of things titled "into the fire" and given the Virgin catalogue number. You will get more info on the band if you search google for the album " Good Evening Yugoslavia" sorry I can't post a link here.
I searched for years for this, I used to have it on an old edition of the Max Headroom show (the one were he just topped and tailed the music vids and did one short interview not the chat show style one) that must have been 1986 or so. I thought it was a great song and video, the video is elsewhere on you tube as is a full version of the record played from the vinyl. There may also be a remix somewhere, I have seen references to it but haven't located an actual copy.
This brings back a few memories. Gordon Riddell is the guy playing the Simmons pads. I was the drummer in his previous band, Rhythm Method, and I was sorry to hear that he died some time back. Gordon was a great songwriter and it's a shame that he didn't go on to make it big. You can check out Rhythm Method's only single by searching youtube for 'Rhythm Method Diana'. Thanks for posting this.
Hi:.... I have the album (Good Evening Yugoslavia - on Virgin Records - Cat. No. 2379). It's in extremely good condition. Also have the 12" extended/remix of this track......... I was a DJ on Lawn Guy Land back in the '80's into the '90's when New Wave ruled the roost. Worked at The Angle in Mineola, Malibu in Lido Beach and Spit in Levittiown......... Still have all my vinyl and CD's from 'back in the day....... Cheers from South Florida !....... Kenny
this track is available on the 80's alternative cd been looking for the track years but I didn't know the bands name and there is a heck of a lot of music from the 80's with fire in the title thanks for posting this . Now can some one post the original vid please
i too bought it on 12" after seeing it on Max headroom. never saw them on Saturday live though, even though i thought i watched it every week. don't know where the record is any more and seem to recall it being better than this rendition here. had forgotten they were called hitlist until i did a search on the song title.
This track was written by my uncle his name was gordon riddle, sadley he died a few years ago aged 46. they released the song the same week as the bradford fire disaster and virgin pulled it from the charts. he was friends with the guys from maddness and they helped him in the production
I never heard of it apart from this programme, but I didn't realise it was because it was pulled- really bad luck there. Didn't know the guys from Madness were involved though. Thanks for your comments.
I'd been looking around on the web for some Hitlist tracks & came across this posting. Tho I'm pretty shocked to hear that Gordon Riddell died some yrs back. I'd been a girlfriend of his for about 3yrs when he lived in Archway, London. I'm gonna look for some of th'pics I'm sure I still have of him & wondered if you'd like me to send you some when I locate them? I'd be very happy to email them to you-he was a great guy, am very sorry to hear that he died.
The Disconet edit of "Into the Fire" was a huge, showstopper HI-NRG megahit at The Saint in New York City and on Fire Island Pines. The coda/chorus was extended and built to an amazing crescendo/climax. The live performance here has some personality but the remix edit turned it into something dark and brooding. An absolute 80's dance classic. Great memories and thanks for the post.
True, but neither does the dictionary definition usually specify any particular musical qualities. Supremely cheesy they are, but I didn't hear of them at the time, nor since, hence they are more obscure to me than some indie bands like, say, Stump, were are the time.
I can't believe this, I have been searching the Internet for this song for about 4 years on and off. I am trying to get hold of the Max Headroom Video Shows and this song featured on what I think was the first episode. I would love a copy of the mp3 or video of this if it's available!
i didnt know the name of the song or the group..i taped it on the radio and came across it and searched all over the internet like you.i thought the name was " i call your name" when i searched it on google like a million things came up..i made my own video to try to find this info out--80smusic lyrics got me the answer
I have the original 7" vinyl release of this song, which I have converted to MP3, it sounds far, FAR better than this live rendition! I also have (I think) the original video, where the band are all sitting on a couch watching TV and throwing stuff at it. I don't recall ever having seen them perform live before! I understand they originated from Australia...
nice vid! the band is indeed called Hitlist, however the song is called "Into The Fire." i've never seen this live performance before. thanks for sharing :)
It would be nice if someone with info on the band could do a Wikipedia page I've added them to the list of things titled "into the fire" and given the Virgin catalogue number. You will get more info on the band if you search google for the album " Good Evening Yugoslavia" sorry I can't post a link here.
glyn1963 1 month ago
I searched for years for this, I used to have it on an old edition of the Max Headroom show (the one were he just topped and tailed the music vids and did one short interview not the chat show style one) that must have been 1986 or so. I thought it was a great song and video, the video is elsewhere on you tube as is a full version of the record played from the vinyl. There may also be a remix somewhere, I have seen references to it but haven't located an actual copy.
glyn1963 1 month ago
This brings back a few memories. Gordon Riddell is the guy playing the Simmons pads. I was the drummer in his previous band, Rhythm Method, and I was sorry to hear that he died some time back. Gordon was a great songwriter and it's a shame that he didn't go on to make it big. You can check out Rhythm Method's only single by searching youtube for 'Rhythm Method Diana'. Thanks for posting this.
warrell24 2 months ago
Good Song..!
wake1986 5 months ago
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jannejanne66 1 year ago
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Cool! SIMMONS and a Jupiter 8!
jannejanne66 1 year ago
Cool! SIMMONS and a Jupiter 8!
jannejanne66 1 year ago
this got tons of play in the gay clubs
discovery781 1 year ago
Hi:.... I have the album (Good Evening Yugoslavia - on Virgin Records - Cat. No. 2379). It's in extremely good condition. Also have the 12" extended/remix of this track......... I was a DJ on Lawn Guy Land back in the '80's into the '90's when New Wave ruled the roost. Worked at The Angle in Mineola, Malibu in Lido Beach and Spit in Levittiown......... Still have all my vinyl and CD's from 'back in the day....... Cheers from South Florida !....... Kenny
DCWorksForUs 2 years ago
StrikeSkunk I thought the same thing.
Maskedhaven 2 years ago
Gordon Riddell ithe lead guitarist is my uncel its great to now people liked his music
xcompletx 2 years ago
I've featured the band on my blog called Mine For Life - just search under Hitlist
fiftypercent1 2 years ago
this track is available on the 80's alternative cd been looking for the track years but I didn't know the bands name and there is a heck of a lot of music from the 80's with fire in the title thanks for posting this . Now can some one post the original vid please
allancain 2 years ago
i too bought it on 12" after seeing it on Max headroom. never saw them on Saturday live though, even though i thought i watched it every week. don't know where the record is any more and seem to recall it being better than this rendition here. had forgotten they were called hitlist until i did a search on the song title.
fraser555fr 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this vid, I haven't heard it in years. I remember seeing the original promo vid they did on the Max Headroom show. Takes me back.
easyglider 3 years ago
i remeber seeing a video for this song a long long time ago. Have not hears this for years thx for posting
carmway 3 years ago
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adcr84 3 years ago
I've this on a 12" vinyl.....I just love the intro....
Love the whole song actually.... Brill.
thanks fro posting..
elderpark 3 years ago
This track was written by my uncle his name was gordon riddle, sadley he died a few years ago aged 46. they released the song the same week as the bradford fire disaster and virgin pulled it from the charts. he was friends with the guys from maddness and they helped him in the production
biguppercut 4 years ago
I never heard of it apart from this programme, but I didn't realise it was because it was pulled- really bad luck there. Didn't know the guys from Madness were involved though. Thanks for your comments.
alephnaughtpix 4 years ago
I'd been looking around on the web for some Hitlist tracks & came across this posting. Tho I'm pretty shocked to hear that Gordon Riddell died some yrs back. I'd been a girlfriend of his for about 3yrs when he lived in Archway, London. I'm gonna look for some of th'pics I'm sure I still have of him & wondered if you'd like me to send you some when I locate them? I'd be very happy to email them to you-he was a great guy, am very sorry to hear that he died.
vjonesgo 3 years ago
Hi,
Did you ever find the photos off Gordon Riddle?
Derek
biguppercut 3 years ago
@biguppercut --Hi Derek-Oh yes I did. Can I send them to you somewhere?
vjonesgo 1 year ago
@vjonesgo that would be wonderful do you have a email address i could send my Address to?
biguppercut 1 year ago
Great vid, have you got any more?
maccy10 4 years ago
The Disconet edit of "Into the Fire" was a huge, showstopper HI-NRG megahit at The Saint in New York City and on Fire Island Pines. The coda/chorus was extended and built to an amazing crescendo/climax. The live performance here has some personality but the remix edit turned it into something dark and brooding. An absolute 80's dance classic. Great memories and thanks for the post.
rosendarling 4 years ago
it is Borat of the 80"ssss
StrikeSkunk 4 years ago
mar balavoine aux synth drums !!!
alanbyond 4 years ago
BORAT!!!!
falconium 5 years ago
True, but neither does the dictionary definition usually specify any particular musical qualities. Supremely cheesy they are, but I didn't hear of them at the time, nor since, hence they are more obscure to me than some indie bands like, say, Stump, were are the time.
alephnaughtpix 5 years ago
i'm sorry but when i look at the dictionnary for the word "obscure", they don't mean sugar synth pop or comemrcial kitsch stuff like this one.
alanbyond 5 years ago
I can't believe this, I have been searching the Internet for this song for about 4 years on and off. I am trying to get hold of the Max Headroom Video Shows and this song featured on what I think was the first episode. I would love a copy of the mp3 or video of this if it's available!
Julie100865 5 years ago
i didnt know the name of the song or the group..i taped it on the radio and came across it and searched all over the internet like you.i thought the name was " i call your name" when i searched it on google like a million things came up..i made my own video to try to find this info out--80smusic lyrics got me the answer
thewormster 5 years ago
I have the original 7" vinyl release of this song, which I have converted to MP3, it sounds far, FAR better than this live rendition! I also have (I think) the original video, where the band are all sitting on a couch watching TV and throwing stuff at it. I don't recall ever having seen them perform live before! I understand they originated from Australia...
ronstirling 5 years ago
I love this, i bought it on vinyl, and had never seen it performed live.
Thanks.
kevsummers 5 years ago
i hate how synthpop went from really cool and abit gloomy in the late 70s/early 80s to this type of shitty commercial junk in the mid 80s
talktal 5 years ago
nice vid! the band is indeed called Hitlist, however the song is called "Into The Fire." i've never seen this live performance before. thanks for sharing :)
gobler 5 years ago
Because there was no title on the screen, I was wondering if it was called something like that, or even "Blindfold". Thanks for the info, gobler.
alephnaughtpix 5 years ago
BTW Do you have any more info about Hitlist or a link?
alephnaughtpix 5 years ago
as far as i know, they had one single "Into The Fire" and had one album called "Good Morning Yugoslavia." here are some pics of the single:
http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?what=R&obid=457336
gobler 5 years ago
I love this song, bought it when I was a kid and there was a follow up single called 'Sin Bin' if my memory is correct.
TheNotQuiteFool 5 years ago