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The Style Council were an English musical group formed in 1983 by ex-The Jam singer and guitarist Paul Weller with keyboardist Mick Talbot. The permanent lineup grew to include drummer Steve White and Weller’s then-wife, vocalist Dee C. Lee. Other artists such as Tracie Young and Tracey Thorn (Everything but the Girl) also collaborated with the group.
The band showed a diversity of musical styles. Singles “Speak Like a Child” (with its loud soul-influenced style), the extended funk of “Money-Go-Round”, and the haunting synth-ballad “Long Hot Summer” all featured Talbot on keyboards and organ. Near the end of 1983, these songs were compiled on Introducing The Style Council, a mini-album initially released in Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States only. The Dutch version was heavily imported to the United Kingdom.
In 1984, the single “My Ever-Changing Moods”, backed with the Hammond organ instrumental “Mick’s Company”, reached #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song remains Weller’s greatest success on the American charts (including his efforts in The Jam and as a solo artist), while the group reached the peak of its success in the United Kingdom with the 1985 album Our Favourite Shop.
The band showed a diversity of musical styles. Singles “Speak Like a Child” (with its loud soul-influenced style), the extended funk of “Money-Go-Round”, and the haunting synth-ballad “Long Hot Summer” all featured Talbot on keyboards and organ. Near the end of 1983, these songs were compiled on Introducing The Style Council, a mini-album initially released in Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States only. The Dutch version was heavily imported to the United Kingdom.
In 1984, the single “My Ever-Changing Moods”, backed with the Hammond organ instrumental “Mick’s Company”, reached #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song remains Weller’s greatest success on the American charts (including his efforts in The Jam and as a solo artist), while the group reached the peak of its success in the United Kingdom with the 1985 album Our Favourite Shop.
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VivaLaJordan wrote:
Smooth.
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doctorjmo wrote:
change iz good!!!
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dardar227 wrote:
Yes! Change of The Guard..."crying over nothing worth crying for" Such a good line!
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reidcronin16 wrote:
i love change of the guard, such a good song!
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CreamCat wrote:
I'm only sad in a natural way, and I sometimes like feeling this way
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Bolero_67 wrote:
Was on a Weller kick... forgot how many of these tunes I had in vinyl... back in the day when an artist had to create a great tune for each track... otherwise the album never made it.
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TEENAGE2020 wrote:
no bad eh...
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caavoom wrote:
The Complete Adventures of TSC + Iain Munn's Mr Cool's Dream + TSC On Film = !!!
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DelamanchaBand wrote:
love this music man . Weller is the Man!!!
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AdamDowds wrote:
I can't decide which of the many compilations that are available for this band! Can anyone help me choose which is the definitive collection? I'm thinking of either "Greatest Hits" or "Sweet Loving Ways", one is cheaper than the other, but the other has more songs.
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Austintayeshus wrote:
Comparing the two bands is like comparing Buffalo Springfield with Poco. Consequently, the Style Council is just ridiculously underrated (much like Furay-era Poco). 'My Ever Changing Moods' is definitely due for a revival.
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Hutsmod wrote:
let's make http://www.last.fm/music/The+Style+Council/+images/50241537 the default picture
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GLAMURGIRLmari wrote:
Shout to the Top! & My Ever Changing Moods - greatest songs)) beautiful!)
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Scouse Mouse wrote:
When they were good, they were very very good, but when they were bad they were horrid
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pabloadrian wrote:
Una d emis bandas favoritas, Paul Weller es un genio
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getzmo wrote:
My ever changing moods!
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rogoff wrote:
shout to the top!
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LiamGallagher wrote:
and a sweaty mix of blouse-funk
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poopturtle wrote:
early chillwave
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teukufadly wrote:
best wardrop style
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