Following the success of the Who’s Quadrophenia and The Jam’s stunning debut LP, Britain was hit by a full-on mod revival, the scene mushrooming in the late 1970s and early 80s. To showcase the phenomenon, Bridgehouse Records staged a gala concert in Canning Town in May 1979, featuring Secret Affair, the Mods, Squire, Beggar, and other acts, many of whom hailed from the Big Smoke’s suburban edges. This edition comes complete with two bonus tracks from the revered Merton Parkas, a short-lived group that featured future Dexy’s Midnight Runners and Style Council main man, Mick Talbot. A must for all mod die-hards!
TRACKLIST
A1 Secret Affair–Time For Action
A2 Secret Affair– Let Your Heart Dance
A3 Beggar–Don’t Throw Your Life Away
A4 Small Hours– Hanging In The Balance
A5 The Mods –Tonight’s The Night
A6 The Mods –Let Me Be The One
A7 Squire –B-A-B-Y Baby Love
A8 Small Hours– Midnight To Six
B1 Beggar–Broadway Show
B2 Beggar–All Night
B3 The Mods –Love Only Me
B4 Squire -Walking Down The Kings Road
B5 Squire –Live Without Her Love
B6 Secret Affair–I’m Not Free (But I’m Cheap)
B7 Small Hours– End Of The Night
B8 The Merton Parkas–Tears Of A Clown*
B9 The Merton Parkas–Tell Me What I Say
*bonus tracks
Label: Radiation Records Records