Song from the early 80's about gang violence I think,male singer with a Cockney accent ,more of a talker really,he describes a phone booth he sees as being "riddled with 'oles".I think it might have been a Canadian band.I would love to hear this song again!
From Smithers Jones, 4/29/2011 11:34:41 PM:
Racking my brain here.....I should know this.....wonder if it's not the Monks "Drugs In My Pocket"??
From Martina King, 4/30/2011 3:51:35 PM:
Nope,definitely not the Monks.I wish I could remember more of the lyrics but I never managed to get this song on tape.Thanks for trying to help me out Smithers :)
From Smithers Jones, 4/30/2011 11:53:20 PM:
I tried Primitve Radio Gods "Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth with Money in my Hands" and Nik Kershaw "The Riddle" but no luck. I think I'm tapped out......
From dj Wave, 5/1/2011 7:38:30 AM:
Could it be a song from Smiley Culture or Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel? Would need more lyrics.
From Martina King, 5/1/2011 10:07:00 AM:
I wish I could remember more lyrics,maybe under hypnosis,LOL.I only remember the "riddled with 'oles" because I would try to imitate the accent.The lead singer was actually a "raconteur",something in the John Cooper Clark vein.Maybe this one is destined to remain a mystery :(
From DJ Wave, 5/1/2011 11:37:27 AM:
Maybe a ska band? Bad Manners, The Specials, The Toasters, Selector, Untouchables...that may spark something more.
From DJ Wave, 5/1/2011 11:42:33 AM:
Here is a list of some canadian ska bands http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Canadian_ska_groups
From Martina King, 5/1/2011 12:26:10 PM:
Definitely not Ska,nothing danceable,more synthesizer type,I think but can't say for sure.
From Jackie, 5/8/2011 12:16:38 AM:
The Piranhas comes to my mind when you mention that accent. In "Getting Beaten Up" its very pronounced. Might it be them? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-_-WgTLqmg obviously this song is danceable and not synth, but maybe it's a diff song by them?
From Martina King, 5/10/2011 5:18:46 PM:
That's not it either.Thanks for trying though,I really appreciate everyone's efforts.
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