London 18 October 1964 29
chorus member Billy Nichols
What Do You Call Him/08
Panama (Guitar Instrumental)12
It is the mood of an era when people were tired of the hustle and bustle of the frivolous 80s and were looking for a relaxing melody
Beat/Netherlands 05.10.1980 FM Broadcast Edition NY, USA 2009 & more London 18 October 1964 29This rare recording features a high quality stereo soundboard recording of a 1980 Paradiso concert, recorded from an FM broadcast, right before the release of their debut album. Formed in Birmingham, England in 1978, led by Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling, The Beat (English Beat) gained popularity for their fusion of ska, reggae, Latin, pop, soul, and punk. Along with The Specials, Madness, and The Selecter, they also led the Two Tone movement. This