THE MARCH VIOLETS came out of Leeds in the early 80's, label-mates of Sisters of Mercy. Releasing six singles, they were a constant presence in the UK indie charts, hitting the top two spots with Snakedance, Deep and Walk Into The Sun. They never got around to recording an album - their only '80's long-players, Natural History in the UK and Electric Shades in the USA, were compilations.
Eventually they signed to a major label and were groomed for a USA breakthrough, performing in the 1987 'Some Kind of Wonderful' movie. However they were asked to make too many compromises and eventually split up.
Their early eighties career was thankfully well-documented by the BBC, who broadcast six sessions between 1982-86 - three for John Peel, and one each with Kid Jensen, Janice Long and Richard Skinner.
Chronicling their development with lead singers Simon Denbigh, Rosie Garland and Cleo Murray and backed by bassist Lawrence Elliot and guitarist Tom Ashton, these sessions include nine unreleased songs and alternative versions of their indie hits. Here is the unheard history of The March Violets.
Released Mid October 2022 by Jungle Records.
Track Listing:
A1. Radiant Boys
A2. Steam
A3. 1 2 I Love You
A4. Grooving In Green
A5. Crow Baby
A6. The Undertow
B1. Strange Head
B2. Slow Drip Lizard
B3. Walk Into The Sun
B4. Deep
B5. Kill The Delight
C1. Big Soul Kiss
C2. Lights Go Out
C3. Love Hit
C4. Don't Take It Lightly
C5. Electric Shades
C6. The Face Of The Dragonfly
D1. Snake Dance
D2. Deep
D3. High Times
D4. Close To The Heart
D5. South Country
D6. Avalanche Of Love
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