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FEBRUARY 26TH 2021:
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Ace/Chiswick Records 40th Anniversary edition
Released 26 July 2019.
45 tracks across two CDs and download available now here
Listen to Pete Holidai in conversation with Paul McLoone Show here
Track Listing
CD 1
01 Million Dollar Hero
02 Let's Talk About The Weather
03 Johnny Jukebox
04 Confidential
05 They're Looting In The Town
06 Who Are The Strangers?
07 Kitty Ricketts
08 Song Of The Faithful Departed
09 Walking Home Alone Again
10 Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison
11 Under Clery's Clock (12-inch mix)
12 Plura Belle
13 Million Dollar Hero (Single)
14 Walking Home Alone Again (Unedited single mix)
15 Kitty Ricketts (DJ version)
16 Under Clery's Clock (7-inch mix)
17 Blitzin' At The Ritz (Live)
18 Do The Hucklebuck
19 Try And Stop Me
20 Ballad Of The Faithful Departed
CD2
Backing track album rehearsals
01 Johnny Jukebox
02 Confidential
03 Song of The Faithful Departed
Album demos
04 Let's Talk About The Weather
05 Who Are The Strangers
Album backing track mixes
06 Million Dollar Hero
07 Let's Talk About The Weather
08 Johnny Jukebox
09 Confidential
10 They're Looting In The Town
11 Who Are The Strangers?
12 Kitty Ricketts
13 Song Of The Faithful Departed
14 Walking Home Alone Again
15 Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison
16 Walking Home Alone Again
(Acoustic guide for prelude)
17 Walking Home Alone Again
(Prelude in A major)
18 Walking Home Alone Again
(Prelude in B flat)
Isolated backing vocals
19 Walking Home Alone Again
20 They're Looting In The Town
21 Song Of The Faithful Departed
22 Million Dollar Hero
23 Million Dollar Hero
(Extended Intro rough mix)
24 Kitty Ricketts
(Live Sportsman Inn, Dublin, 1979)
25 Enemies
(Live in Good Earth Soundhouse studio)
Released 26 July 2019.
45 tracks across two CDs and download available now here
Listen to Pete Holidai in conversation with Paul McLoone Show here
Track Listing
CD 1
01 Million Dollar Hero
02 Let's Talk About The Weather
03 Johnny Jukebox
04 Confidential
05 They're Looting In The Town
06 Who Are The Strangers?
07 Kitty Ricketts
08 Song Of The Faithful Departed
09 Walking Home Alone Again
10 Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison
11 Under Clery's Clock (12-inch mix)
12 Plura Belle
13 Million Dollar Hero (Single)
14 Walking Home Alone Again (Unedited single mix)
15 Kitty Ricketts (DJ version)
16 Under Clery's Clock (7-inch mix)
17 Blitzin' At The Ritz (Live)
18 Do The Hucklebuck
19 Try And Stop Me
20 Ballad Of The Faithful Departed
CD2
Backing track album rehearsals
01 Johnny Jukebox
02 Confidential
03 Song of The Faithful Departed
Album demos
04 Let's Talk About The Weather
05 Who Are The Strangers
Album backing track mixes
06 Million Dollar Hero
07 Let's Talk About The Weather
08 Johnny Jukebox
09 Confidential
10 They're Looting In The Town
11 Who Are The Strangers?
12 Kitty Ricketts
13 Song Of The Faithful Departed
14 Walking Home Alone Again
15 Dead The Beast, Dead The Poison
16 Walking Home Alone Again
(Acoustic guide for prelude)
17 Walking Home Alone Again
(Prelude in A major)
18 Walking Home Alone Again
(Prelude in B flat)
Isolated backing vocals
19 Walking Home Alone Again
20 They're Looting In The Town
21 Song Of The Faithful Departed
22 Million Dollar Hero
23 Million Dollar Hero
(Extended Intro rough mix)
24 Kitty Ricketts
(Live Sportsman Inn, Dublin, 1979)
25 Enemies
(Live in Good Earth Soundhouse studio)
Ace Records have announced 40th anniversary special edition TV Tube Heart
All tapes are mastered from new high res transfers.
TV TUBE HEART Chiswick WIK 4 (1977)
1. TELEVISION SCREEN 3:40 / 2. PRISON BARS 2:49 / 3. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1:40
4. ROXY GIRL 2:01 / 5. PRESS GANG 2:27 / 6. CONTACT 1:50 / 7. SUNDAY WORLD 2:46
8. ELECTRIC SHARES 3:08 / 9. ENEMIES 2:39 / 10. RIPPED AND TORN 2:28 /
11. NOT TOO LATE 2:34 / 12. BLITZIN’ AT THE RITZ 2:51 / 13. PARTY LINE 2:17
BONUS TRACKS
Live In The Studio Previously unissued (2017)
14. TELEVISION SCREEN 1:42 / 15. ELECTRIC SHARES 3:12 / 16. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1:41
17. SUNDAY WORLD 2:51 / 18. PSYCHOTIC REACTION 2:29 / 19. TEENAGE HEAD 2:04 / 20. RIPPED AND TORN 2:35
21. ROXY GIRL 1:46 / 22. LOVE DETECTIVE 1:31 / 23. TRY AND STOP ME 1:58
Cassette Versions Hotwire CSHW 8503 (1985)
24. BLITZIN’ AT THE RITZ 2:42 / 25. NOT TOO LATE 2:33
Live At The Vortex ’77 Previously unissued (2017)
26. PRISON BARS 2:53 / 27. CONTACT 1:55 / 28. PARTY LINE 2:20
29. PRESS GANG 2:00 / 30. ENEMIES 2:55
Single Versions (1977)
31. PSYCHOTIC REACTION 2:31 Chiswick NS19 32. LOVE DETECTIVE 1:42 Chiswick S10
33. TELEVISION SCREEN 1:50 Chiswick S10
All tapes are mastered from new high res transfers.
TV TUBE HEART Chiswick WIK 4 (1977)
1. TELEVISION SCREEN 3:40 / 2. PRISON BARS 2:49 / 3. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1:40
4. ROXY GIRL 2:01 / 5. PRESS GANG 2:27 / 6. CONTACT 1:50 / 7. SUNDAY WORLD 2:46
8. ELECTRIC SHARES 3:08 / 9. ENEMIES 2:39 / 10. RIPPED AND TORN 2:28 /
11. NOT TOO LATE 2:34 / 12. BLITZIN’ AT THE RITZ 2:51 / 13. PARTY LINE 2:17
BONUS TRACKS
Live In The Studio Previously unissued (2017)
14. TELEVISION SCREEN 1:42 / 15. ELECTRIC SHARES 3:12 / 16. GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1:41
17. SUNDAY WORLD 2:51 / 18. PSYCHOTIC REACTION 2:29 / 19. TEENAGE HEAD 2:04 / 20. RIPPED AND TORN 2:35
21. ROXY GIRL 1:46 / 22. LOVE DETECTIVE 1:31 / 23. TRY AND STOP ME 1:58
Cassette Versions Hotwire CSHW 8503 (1985)
24. BLITZIN’ AT THE RITZ 2:42 / 25. NOT TOO LATE 2:33
Live At The Vortex ’77 Previously unissued (2017)
26. PRISON BARS 2:53 / 27. CONTACT 1:55 / 28. PARTY LINE 2:20
29. PRESS GANG 2:00 / 30. ENEMIES 2:55
Single Versions (1977)
31. PSYCHOTIC REACTION 2:31 Chiswick NS19 32. LOVE DETECTIVE 1:42 Chiswick S10
33. TELEVISION SCREEN 1:50 Chiswick S10
September 6th 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mark Megaray RIP
Billy Morley RIP
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Billy Morley
a long time associate and friend.
Steve Averill:
I first met Billy when he and I worked for the Irish record chain Golden Discs. I immediately recruited him (and Pete Holidai) for a then unnamed band. I didn't even know if either could play; they just looked cool. Billy and I remained close friends from that time on.
Subsequently, we worked together in an advertising agency. Billy was also a very talented illustrator and graphic designer, and he had a long career in RTE's graphics department,
He was, perhaps, the most underrated guitarist of his generation and was extremely modest about his talent, as well as being incredibly shy about performing on a stage - something that held him back from achieving his due. He had natural talent that all those who played with him recognised.
His career took him from pre-Radiators from Space rehearsals through to stints with Revolver, the Teen Commandments and the Defenders, as well as a return to the touring band of The Radiators following the release of Ghostown. Most recently he had a stint with Lucky Bones.
He was always interested in music and that was a passion for him during his all too short life.
Billy was not without his demons and during his later years these resulted in ill health. However he never lost his sense of humour and whenever we met or talked on the phone, I always finished the conversation with a smile and a laugh. We will miss him greatly, as will his wife Rita, his family and friends.
A light has gone out.
R.I.P
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Billy Morley
a long time associate and friend.
Steve Averill:
I first met Billy when he and I worked for the Irish record chain Golden Discs. I immediately recruited him (and Pete Holidai) for a then unnamed band. I didn't even know if either could play; they just looked cool. Billy and I remained close friends from that time on.
Subsequently, we worked together in an advertising agency. Billy was also a very talented illustrator and graphic designer, and he had a long career in RTE's graphics department,
He was, perhaps, the most underrated guitarist of his generation and was extremely modest about his talent, as well as being incredibly shy about performing on a stage - something that held him back from achieving his due. He had natural talent that all those who played with him recognised.
His career took him from pre-Radiators from Space rehearsals through to stints with Revolver, the Teen Commandments and the Defenders, as well as a return to the touring band of The Radiators following the release of Ghostown. Most recently he had a stint with Lucky Bones.
He was always interested in music and that was a passion for him during his all too short life.
Billy was not without his demons and during his later years these resulted in ill health. However he never lost his sense of humour and whenever we met or talked on the phone, I always finished the conversation with a smile and a laugh. We will miss him greatly, as will his wife Rita, his family and friends.
A light has gone out.
R.I.P
The Works [RTE TV channel 1) Thursday 19th December @ 10.45 will feature a tribute to Philip Chevron
Full show now available to view here till January 10th 2014
Full show now available to view here till January 10th 2014
The new edition of Ugly Things featuring Part 2 of the Radiators is out soon!
We can formally announce that the Trouble Pilgrims will succeed and take over live and recording duties from the Radiators from space.
Consisting of founder members Stephen Rapid and Pete Holidai along with long serving member Johnny Bonnie, the band are joined by Paddy Goodwin on bass and Tony St Ledger on guitar. The Trouble Pilgrims live set will consist of a full repertoire of familiar tunes, featuring the songs of the late Philip Chevron along with new material as they come on stream http://www.thetroublepilgrims.com/ |
October 8th 2013
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Philip Chevron
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Philip Chevron
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Sound city beat double vinyl lp
Shite’n’Onions is raising funds to press a very Ltd Edition double vinyl copy of “SOUND CITY Beat” by The RADIATORS From Space
YOU can pledge a donation here Target achieved but there is still time to donate for the remaining awards.
YOU can pledge a donation here Target achieved but there is still time to donate for the remaining awards.
Philip chevron Testimonial concert line up announced
"This time the cancer is lethal"— Philip Chevron
Pogues and Radiators from Space guitarist Philip Chevron has revealed that the head & neck cancer for which he received treatment in 2007 and a clean bill of health in April 2012 has in fact returned. In August 2012, Chevron and his doctors noticed a new tumour and this one is in a position whereby treatment is seriously ill-advised and would almost certainly cause Stroke or worse. The cancer is, in short, inoperable and will prove fatal in time, though it is at present impossible to measure life expectancy. Chevron, who was last year part of the releases "The Pogues In Paris" on Polydor and the Radiators' "Sound City Beat" on Chiswick, is currently taking a break from both bands. The Pogues are on a prolonged time out, emerging only in support of matters relating to their 30th anniversary this year, while the Radiators from Space have formed a splinter group, The Trouble Pilgrims, in which Chevron plays no part. In recent times, Chevron has accepted several theatre music commissions, including the Old Vic Theatre in London and Galway's Druid Theatre.
Philip thanks his friends, colleagues, family and management team for their enduring support and hopes to make some notable musical contributions before, as he puts it, the cancer becomes "lethal".
Pogues and Radiators from Space guitarist Philip Chevron has revealed that the head & neck cancer for which he received treatment in 2007 and a clean bill of health in April 2012 has in fact returned. In August 2012, Chevron and his doctors noticed a new tumour and this one is in a position whereby treatment is seriously ill-advised and would almost certainly cause Stroke or worse. The cancer is, in short, inoperable and will prove fatal in time, though it is at present impossible to measure life expectancy. Chevron, who was last year part of the releases "The Pogues In Paris" on Polydor and the Radiators' "Sound City Beat" on Chiswick, is currently taking a break from both bands. The Pogues are on a prolonged time out, emerging only in support of matters relating to their 30th anniversary this year, while the Radiators from Space have formed a splinter group, The Trouble Pilgrims, in which Chevron plays no part. In recent times, Chevron has accepted several theatre music commissions, including the Old Vic Theatre in London and Galway's Druid Theatre.
Philip thanks his friends, colleagues, family and management team for their enduring support and hopes to make some notable musical contributions before, as he puts it, the cancer becomes "lethal".
Trouble Pilgrims to play support for the Horslips Xmas Party (Olympia Theatre, Dublin, December 14 and 15)
THE TROUBLE PILGRIMS
The Trouble Pilgrims are the current members of The Radiators from Space - Steve Rapid, Pete Holidai, Johnny Bonnie and Paddy Goodwin, without vocalist/guitarist Philip Chevron, named for the Radiators' third album, the acclaimed Trouble Pilgrim, released in 2006. Philip, a founder member of the band in 1976, has continuing health problems concerning his voice which have sidelined him as one of the band's principal singers.
It is anticipated that both The Radiators and The Trouble Pilgrims will co-exist side by side, with Philip making major contributions to Rads recording and writing projects. He is not expected to play a significant part in The Trouble Pilgrims though he is believed to have become the inaugural member of their Fan Club. The Trouble Pilgrims feature material from all of the Radiators from Space albums as well as songs from Pete Holidai's solo album The Devil's Guitar in their live set.
THE TROUBLE PILGRIMS
The Trouble Pilgrims are the current members of The Radiators from Space - Steve Rapid, Pete Holidai, Johnny Bonnie and Paddy Goodwin, without vocalist/guitarist Philip Chevron, named for the Radiators' third album, the acclaimed Trouble Pilgrim, released in 2006. Philip, a founder member of the band in 1976, has continuing health problems concerning his voice which have sidelined him as one of the band's principal singers.
It is anticipated that both The Radiators and The Trouble Pilgrims will co-exist side by side, with Philip making major contributions to Rads recording and writing projects. He is not expected to play a significant part in The Trouble Pilgrims though he is believed to have become the inaugural member of their Fan Club. The Trouble Pilgrims feature material from all of the Radiators from Space albums as well as songs from Pete Holidai's solo album The Devil's Guitar in their live set.
Carmen Santana from California and Yasunori Hoshino from Japan are presented as guests
of honor at the Pete Holidai and friends performance at the Leeson Lounge
of honor at the Pete Holidai and friends performance at the Leeson Lounge
As a thank you for all your good wishes after postponing the Academy gig, and the fact that some friends had booked long haul flights to be at that gig, Pete is pleased to announce this FREE event. He will be performing songs from all the albums plus a few from The Devil's Guitar.
Leeson Lounge, Leeson Street, Dublin
Leeson Lounge, Leeson Street, Dublin
Radiators from Space postpone Dublin show
The Radiators have regretfully had to postpone their comeback show at the Academy, Dublin, on September 8th. The band, who recently released their acclaimed fourth studio album Sound City Beat, a tribute to the Irish rock scene in the 1960s, had been due to give their first show in over five years.
Their long absence from the live scene is explained by vocalist/guitarist Philip Chevron's prolonged treatment for and recovery from soft-palette cancer. Although given a clean bill of health earlier this year, Phil recently developed unexpected complications in the throat area which, it is believed, may be a consequence of intense exposure to radiotherapy during his treatment. Though no official diagnosis will be made until further tests have taken place, it is thought to be unlikely that the cancer has returned.
The Radiators will reschedule the show as soon as is feasible though for obvious reasons no date has yet been set. Ticketholders for the Academy concert should seek refunds from their original point of sale.
Upcoming concerts by Chevron's other band The Pogues in Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, Budapest, Paris, Colmar and Somerset are unaffected, though it is considered unlikely that the guitarist will sing in these shows.
The Radiators from Space's Sound City Beat is available from Tower Records, Freebird and other good record shops and online outlets.
The Radiators have regretfully had to postpone their comeback show at the Academy, Dublin, on September 8th. The band, who recently released their acclaimed fourth studio album Sound City Beat, a tribute to the Irish rock scene in the 1960s, had been due to give their first show in over five years.
Their long absence from the live scene is explained by vocalist/guitarist Philip Chevron's prolonged treatment for and recovery from soft-palette cancer. Although given a clean bill of health earlier this year, Phil recently developed unexpected complications in the throat area which, it is believed, may be a consequence of intense exposure to radiotherapy during his treatment. Though no official diagnosis will be made until further tests have taken place, it is thought to be unlikely that the cancer has returned.
The Radiators will reschedule the show as soon as is feasible though for obvious reasons no date has yet been set. Ticketholders for the Academy concert should seek refunds from their original point of sale.
Upcoming concerts by Chevron's other band The Pogues in Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg, Budapest, Paris, Colmar and Somerset are unaffected, though it is considered unlikely that the guitarist will sing in these shows.
The Radiators from Space's Sound City Beat is available from Tower Records, Freebird and other good record shops and online outlets.
The Radiators from Space celebrate the success of their acclaimed
"Sound City Beat" album with a live show at The Academy in Dublin on
Saturday September 8 where they can be expected to play selections
from all four of the studio albums they have made since 1977 but with
special emphasis on the 60s and early 70s Irish rock classics
highlighted on the new album.
This will be the first Radiators show in five years, since Gavin
Friday stepped in temporarily for Philip Chevron. Further Irish shows
are likely later in the year.
UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that our special guests for the Academy show are Teenage sensations The Strypes
Doors open at 7.30 and the concert is promoted by MCD. Tickets, priced
€28 are on sale from Friday, June 29. mcd.ie
"Sound City Beat" album with a live show at The Academy in Dublin on
Saturday September 8 where they can be expected to play selections
from all four of the studio albums they have made since 1977 but with
special emphasis on the 60s and early 70s Irish rock classics
highlighted on the new album.
This will be the first Radiators show in five years, since Gavin
Friday stepped in temporarily for Philip Chevron. Further Irish shows
are likely later in the year.
UPDATE: We are delighted to announce that our special guests for the Academy show are Teenage sensations The Strypes
Doors open at 7.30 and the concert is promoted by MCD. Tickets, priced
€28 are on sale from Friday, June 29. mcd.ie
HotPress review of Sound City Beat
April 18 2012 issue
Friday 30th March 2012
Pete Holidai and Steve Rapid were invited to play alongside Mick Jones (The Clash), Pete Wylie (The Mighty WAH) and The Farm in aid of Justice Tonight at The Academy, Dublin.
Full gig review by John Robb
http://louderthanwar.com/justice-tonight-tour-dublin/
Pete Holidai and Steve Rapid were invited to play alongside Mick Jones (The Clash), Pete Wylie (The Mighty WAH) and The Farm in aid of Justice Tonight at The Academy, Dublin.
Full gig review by John Robb
http://louderthanwar.com/justice-tonight-tour-dublin/
Fred Dellar's Mojo Review
Boz Mugabe's in depth review of Sound City Beat
The fourth Radiators studio album Sound City Beat is now set for April 30 release, on Chiswick Records. Guest musicians on the album include Terry Woods, Henry McCullough, Conor Brady and Eamon Carr.
Full track listing follows.
1 Head For The Sun (Brendan 'Brush' Shiels)
2 It's Happened Before, It'll Happen Again (Rory Gallagher)
3 I'm A King Bee (James Moore aka Slim Harpo)
4 6.10 Special (J. Cuddy/M.Bonner/D.Kay)
5 Yes, I Need Someone (Ernie Graham/Davy Lutton/Chris Stewart/Mick Cox)
6 Behind The Painted Screen (Dave Lewis)
7 I'm Gonna Turn My Life Around (Peter Adler)
8 You Got What I Need (Andy Dunne)
9 Gloria (Van Morrison)
10 Dublin (Philip Lynott)
11 The Lady Wrestler (Horslips)
12 Turn Out The Light (Derry Lindsay)
13 Morning Dew (Bonnie Dobson/Tim Rose)
14 That's All Right (Ron Ryan)
15 Never An Everyday Thing (Ben Findon/Peter Shelley)
16 Dr. Crippen's Waiting Room (Robin Crowley/Jimmy Greeley)
17 New Places, Old Faces (Brendan 'Brush' Shiels)
18 You Turn Me On (The Turn-On Song) (Ian Whitcomb)
November 17th
Trouble Pilgrim has been licensed to Tokyo based label Uncleowen for the Japan and Asia markets.
A March 2012 release date has been targeted
Trouble Pilgrim has been licensed to Tokyo based label Uncleowen for the Japan and Asia markets.
A March 2012 release date has been targeted
November 10th
Well it took us a long time but finally we have an official release in the good old US of A.
Our good friends at Shite and Onions released Trouble Pilgrim last week on CD, download and a very Ltd edition of 250 coloured vinyl
Well it took us a long time but finally we have an official release in the good old US of A.
Our good friends at Shite and Onions released Trouble Pilgrim last week on CD, download and a very Ltd edition of 250 coloured vinyl