The Jags
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The JAGS was formed in 1978 by the Yorkshire-based songwriting team of Nick Watkinson (vocals) and John Alder (guitar), with Steve Prudence (bass) and Alex Baird (drums). In July of 1978, they signed to Island Records and released a promising four-track EP. Their debut LP in 1980 “Evening Standards” , included the memorable, though highly derivative, “Back of My Hand,” which had reached the U.K. Top 40 the previous fall. The follow-up, “Woman’s World” barely scraped its way on to the charts.
Though “Evening Standards” featured a really solid set of punchy power pop songs, critics focussed instead on Watkinson’s Costello-like delivery, writing the band off as merely mimics. As steam ran out of the power pop craze, the band attempted to change their sound a bit. 1981’s “No Tie Like the Present” featured a slightly new direction, but it was generally overlooked.
By 1982, the Jags had disbanded for good, though “Back of My Hand” had a revival of sorts in the ’90s, appearing on several compilations.
By 1982, the Jags had disbanded for good, though “Back of My Hand” had a revival of sorts in the ’90s, appearing on several compilations.
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Evening Standards
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Back of My Hand
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No Tie Like a Present
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jonathankent1
so, so good
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DevilDave59
Great song in 79, and sounds just as good today.
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Geronimo1Banzai
Love The Jags. See also: Dirty Looks, another overlooked powerpop goody. :-D
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Graubart
In DJ'ing parties in college from 81-85, Back of My Hand was near the top of my playlist at every one. It never failed to get people on the dance floor. Great tune.
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Chitose
Nice outfits.
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