1/8/2023 0 Comments King of wishful thinking rock![]() Known for wearing size 6 skinny jeans just 12 weeks after giving birth, founder of Helena Hill Fitness, Helena Hill, specialises in helping clients develop a sustainable, healthy level of fitness – pre or post-natal. Go West also have 2 dates in April 2020 as well as touring with Paul Young. In 1990 their track ‘ King of Wishful Thinking’ featured on the hugely successful soundtrack for the blockbuster smash Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts & Richard Gere. Go West were voted ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 1986 Brit Awards. Formed in 1982 by Peter Cox and Richard Drummie, With Cox as lead singer and Drummie on guitar and backing vocals they produced hits such as ‘ We Close Our Eyes’, ‘ Call Me’ and “ Don’t Look Down’. The Zombies “ The Invaders Return” tour is scheduled for a 10 date tour throughout May & June 2020.Ĭelebrating 35 years, Go West were one of the most successful singer/songwriter duos of the 80’s. Their album Odyssey & Oracle has been ranked by NME, Mojo & Rolling Stone as one of the greatest albums of all time. Their classic track “She’s Not There” has been used by many TV shows, Films and ad campaigns, including the infamous Kiera Knightly Channel ads. Young and old fans alike, have celebrated the career of a band hailed in the USA as leaders of the British Invasion, a musical institution and prominent influencers for modern bands today. Following the release of ‘Still Got That Hunger’ on Cherry Red, which bought the band back to the Billboard charts almost 50 years after their first singles, the band received their induction into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, performed over two consecutive years at Glastonbury, made an appearance on Jools Holland, performed for BBC’s Children In Need, presented two showcases at The Great Escape Festival, featured in a BBC 4 Music documentary about the band and have received extensive support from 6 Music. The last four years have seen extensive global touring from the current Zombie line up, which features Colin Blunstone on lead vocals & Rod Argent on keys and vocals. We also have super fitness advice – especially for women with the wonderful Helena Hill Fitness. Pop icons of the 80’s Go West and Paul Young team up for a double headline tour of all your favourite songs! We chat about how Go West were formed and their coming tour with Paul Young. We found out who Richard is inspired by, who he likes to chill out to. We also have a right laugh with Richard Drummie of Go West…. This year saw The Zombies inducted into the rock n roll Hall of Fame in March alongside Roxy Music, The Cure & Stevie Nicks! 5 out of the 7 bands being inducted this year are British! And…the induction ceremony took place on 29 March, 50 years to the day that their hit Time of The Season went to #1 in the US. Who did they hang out with then – and who are they performing with now! We hear how it all started, Rods influences and what it was like in the 60s for bands like The Zombies. We kick off with the incredible Rod Argent from The Zombies and Argent. What a jam packed House Of Fun with 3 incredible guests. Written by Karin Ridgers in Featured, House Of Fun □ 226,670 Thank you for your help.House Of Fun – We Chat With The Amazing Rod Argent The Zombies, The Hilarious Richard Drummie Go West and Fitness Advice with Helena Hill You can help show your support for this blog by making a donation using PayPal. **24bit FLAC only available for seven days! Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)ĭown Sampling/Dither: iZotope RX Advanced 2 Record Cleaning: VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning MachineĪrtwork Scans: Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner Turntable Isolation Platform: ISO-Tone™ Turntable Isolation Platform Written-By – Martin Page, Peter Cox, Richard Drummieįrom the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack “Pretty Woman” The King Of Wishful Thinking (LP Edit) 4:00 The King Of Wishful Thinking (Cuss-A-Pella) 2:44 The King Of Wishful Thinking (Power Radio Mix) 4:05 The King Of Wishful Thinking (Club Mix) 5:52 In 2018, actor Paul Rudd and late-night host Jimmy Fallon made a shot-for-shot recreation of the music video for The Tonight Show. At the 1991 Brit Awards the song was nominated for the Brit Award for British Video of the Year. The song reached number three in Canada, number six in Australia, number eight in the United States, and number 18 in the United Kingdom. It was later featured on Go West’s third studio album, Indian Summer, in 1992. ![]() It was featured in the film Pretty Woman and appeared on its soundtrack. “The King of Wishful Thinking” is a song by British pop duo Go West, written by Peter Cox, Richard Drummie and Martin Page.
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