(02-25-2019 04:59 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  



RIP Mark Hollis (of Talk Talk). I used to love this song (and Talk Talk was another great song by them).

Speaking of the latter song, has there ever been another rock & roll group who had a hit song with the exact same name as their group?

ETA - just looked it up, the most obvious example of that would be the song Bad Company by the group Bad Company

Good pick, FBO. Mark Hollis iswas a great songwriter, though often underappreciated for his talents. When I'm in a moody mood, I can put on one of his records and just chill. So sorry to hear of his early passing. I have many of his recordings.

Mark Hollis, Talk Talk star, dies at 64

Quote:"Sadly it's true," Keith Aspden said. "Mark has died after a short illness from which he never recovered."

Talk Talk achieved mainstream success with such hits as It's My Life and Such a Shame, but became increasingly insular and experimental over time.

After releasing a solo album in 1998, Hollis left music behind and removed himself from public view.

When asked about the decision, he said: "I choose for my family. Maybe others are capable of doing it, but I can't go on tour and be a good dad at the same time."

His final release was a solo album, also called Mark Hollis, in 1998.

Artist: Talk Talk
Album: The Colour of Spring
Song: "Life's What You Make It"
March 1986 EMI Records




Artist: Talk Talk
Album: It's My Life
Song: "Tomorrow Started"
February 1984 EMI Records