Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Monochrome set 'He's Frank'

This was shot in 1990 when the M Set had a comeback to record a few albums and to play a few gigs. The sound was the same though they looked quite different - at least Bid did. This track was the Set's first single on Rough Trade. This live set is still available on dvd - US and UK - though they seem to be getting scarce so buy now if you want it.
I remember when this was screened on tv - about 2.30 am - I was working nights at the time and rang Sue up for a detailed description. 'Bid has shoulder-length hair and leather trousers' 'What??!' 'Andy isn't using the rickenbacker anymore...'
If you are wondering what Andy Warren, bass player supreme is up to - he's in the Would-Be Goods who look pretty stylish by their website and of course the Monochrome Set's official site is here
What I'd next like to see on Youtube is the Set on the Old Grey Whistle Test. We used to have it but stupidly taped over it - tapes used to be really expensive! - they did 405 lines, B-I-D spells Bid and The Lighter Side of Dating

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