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“Trees and Flowers” was released in 1983 as the debut single of the new wave duo Strawberry Switchblade. The song was written from Jill Bryson's perspective and details her struggles with her anxiety disorder, agoraphobia. Written by Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson Produced by David Balfe and Bill Drummond Released 1983 on Ninety-Two Happy Customers Rose McDowall – Vocals, Guitar Jill Bryson – Vocals, Guitar Nicky Holland – Horn & Oboe Arrangement, Piano Mark Bedford – Bass D.M. Woodgate – Drums Kate St. John – Oboe Roddy Frame – Additional Guitar Adam Harding – French Horn View wiki
“Trees and Flowers” was released in 1983 as the debut single of the new wave duo Strawberry Switchblade. The song was written from Jill Bryson's… read more
“Trees and Flowers” was released in 1983 as the debut single of the new wave duo Strawberry Switchblade. The song was written from Jill Bryson's perspective and details her struggle… read more

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Strawberry Switchblade was a duo from Glasgow, Scotland, UK, formed in 1981 by Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson. Bonded during the Glasgow punk scene of the late 1970s, first as friends, then as bandmates. With their distinctive style (garish colours, polka-dots and a slight geisha influence) already intact they formed Strawberry Switchblade (named after a never-released Orange Juice song and quickly aborted fanzine) in the early 80s. After signing to Warners they moved to London, and released the single Trees And Flowers in June 1983. Deceptively pretty, while actually writte… read more
Strawberry Switchblade was a duo from Glasgow, Scotland, UK, formed in 1981 by Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson. Bonded during the Glasgow punk scene of the late 1970s, first as frien… read more
Strawberry Switchblade was a duo from Glasgow, Scotland, UK, formed in 1981 by Rose McDowall and Jill Bryson. Bonded during the Glasgow punk scene of the late 1970s, first as friends, then as bandmates. With their distinctive … read more

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