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Liverpool, England (1984 – 1992, 1994 – 1996, 2005 – 2005, 2011 – present)
The La’s are a rock band which formed in 1984 in Liverpool, England. The band’s lineup constantly changed, with its only constant member being Lee Mavers (vocals, guitar) and John Power (bass). In 1990, the band released their only album, “The La’s”, which contained the singles “There She Goes”, “Way Out”, “Feelin’” and “Timeless Melody”.
Their hit single “There She Goes” - which made #13 in the UK, #49 in the US and #2 on the US Modern Rock chart - was extremely influential on the later britpop genre.
The La’s formed in 1984, with original member Mike Badger stating that the band name occurred to him in a dream, as well as it being Scouse for “lads”, and having obvious musical connotations. The band existed briefly as an arthouse/skiffle-type outfit with a few tracks released on local compilations. Lee Mavers joined in 1984 as rhythm guitarist, eventually gaining songwriting prominence and emerging as the band’s enduring figurehead. Longtime bassist John Power joined the group in 1986, having met Badger on a local council-run musicianship course. Badger however left the group in late 1986, to form The Onset.
The band attracted the attention of several record labels after a series of performances in their home town in 1986, and demo tapes copied from a session at the Flying Picket rehearsal studio in Liverpool began circulating. One of these demo tapes was sent to Underground Magazine. A journalist there with the task of reviewing unsigned bands gave the cassette to Andy McDonald at Go Discs. Several record labels later became interested in signing the band. The band chose to sign with Go! Discs.
Their hit single “There She Goes” - which made #13 in the UK, #49 in the US and #2 on the US Modern Rock chart - was extremely influential on the later britpop genre.
The La’s formed in 1984, with original member Mike Badger stating that the band name occurred to him in a dream, as well as it being Scouse for “lads”, and having obvious musical connotations. The band existed briefly as an arthouse/skiffle-type outfit with a few tracks released on local compilations. Lee Mavers joined in 1984 as rhythm guitarist, eventually gaining songwriting prominence and emerging as the band’s enduring figurehead. Longtime bassist John Power joined the group in 1986, having met Badger on a local council-run musicianship course. Badger however left the group in late 1986, to form The Onset.
The band attracted the attention of several record labels after a series of performances in their home town in 1986, and demo tapes copied from a session at the Flying Picket rehearsal studio in Liverpool began circulating. One of these demo tapes was sent to Underground Magazine. A journalist there with the task of reviewing unsigned bands gave the cassette to Andy McDonald at Go Discs. Several record labels later became interested in signing the band. The band chose to sign with Go! Discs.
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TomH86 wrote:
looking glass; the bands magnum opus...only 206 plays l/week...wat.
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ChicoGore101 wrote:
Ótima
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highhorselady wrote:
Such a fantastic band...
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Broken-Stones wrote:
They didn't play the whole "celebrity" game. Good on them, done what they wanted. Didn't faff about, produced this beaut <3
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robinsvedberg wrote:
Great :)
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gurrapan wrote:
these charts really make the la's look like a one hit wonder.. they are not! (4)
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ShotInDark wrote:
these charts really make the la's look like a one hit wonder.. they are not!
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HellBelleAustin wrote:
I love the La's! They're great! I cover 2 of their songs...awesome!
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tmyatsenko wrote:
these charts really make the la's look like a one hit wonder.. they are not! [2]
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Avoil wrote:
oh dear! fantastic band)
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darrylhunter wrote:
Lee Mavers is a genius.
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DonPinguin wrote:
these charts really make the la's look like a one hit wonder.. they are not!
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promisedeyes wrote:
Anyone who merely listens to "There She Goes" seriously should listen to more songs-- to at least "Son of a Gun"!
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asaris15 wrote:
oh no... not the autocorrect again...
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fastlane01 wrote:
great song
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presuming-ed wrote:
When I hear There She Goes I just can't quite work out whether I want to do smack or go on a SAGA holiday...I'm so impressionable
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EpicSoundtracks wrote:
@DHedley: Oh yeah? How about the Sex Pistols?
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DHedley wrote:
Best one album band ever? I can't think of any other contenders.
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reidcronin16 wrote:
amazing band, wish they had created more albums!
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harrygorst wrote:
played Kendal Calling yesterday afternoon as a surprise act, incredible!
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