BIRDLAND : EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY

Birdland were formed in 1988 in Birmingham, England by the brothers Robert (vocals) and Lee Vincent (guitar),[1] who had previously released records and toured in glam rock band, Zodiac Motel [1984-1988]. The singer Robert Vincent had previously been the vocalist in birmingham goth band 'Black Haunted Red' [1982-1984].

The other band members were Simon Rogers (bass), and Neil Hughes (drums).[1]

Birdland's debut single "Hollow Heart", was released on Lazy Records. It entered the UK Singles chart on 1 April 1989, at number 70; it was only in the chart for a week.[1]

The single generated a lot of attention in the British music press, due partly to their live shows but also to their striking 'four peroxide blondes' image.[citation needed]

The band released three further singles. "Paradise" entered the UK Singles chart on 8 July 1989, also reaching number 70 and also remaining in the chart for just one week.[1] "Sleep With Me" reached the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart (and the video being shown on Top of the Pops). They also released a cover of Patti Smith's "Rock N Roll Nigger". It was two years after the first single, that the band finally released their eponymously titled debut album in 1991.

Following the album's release, legal problems with an earlier manager caused the band to disappear from sight. They returned in 1993, with two new members to play a low key tour of pubs and clubs, but despite many new and unreleased tracks being previewed, the band split up shortly after the tour.

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[pitchjunko]

awesome! thans for uploading!

[dekcarter]

no problem....got quite a few of their singles but this was always my favorite

[svenstrange]

Always liked Birdland a lot!

I have their live LP wich i like a lot....xx

[aedlable]

are these guys still going?

[MsKendleMinty]

@massive2050 I thought 'What Gives You The Idea That You're So Amazing Baby' was a Crazyhead track.

[alan0139]

yessss!!

[massive2050]

whats the track with the lyric " what gives you the idea your so amazing baby?"

[pitchjunko]

@dekcarter 

[valleyman39]

dekcarter, you are my bloody hero!!