The Police
Just Kidding. Surprising how many times I’ve pulled the same gag over the years. (scroll down) Must be an “…. ism”
Steve Thompson
Celine Dion: Ne Me Plaignes Pas
No doubt you’ve heard the charming story of how Rene Angelil mortgaged his house to fund Celine’s career! But did you know that Celine set out on her dream of international stardom armed with one of my songs? Ne me Plaignez Pas ! Click here to see a video clip – 56K Modem (REAL) – … Read more
Searchers Find Missing Mastertape
In 1982 The Searchers released my song “I Don’t Want To Be The One” on PRT as a single. It only achieved moderate chart success but went Gold on “Street Scene” a compilation album.† There was talk of an album with PRT and another of my songs “Innocent Victim” was recorded. However, the album never … Read more
Anniversary
Today is my 22nd wedding anniversary. I came across the document below left that shows this month marks another, and some would say (don’t tell my wife) an even more important one. See below, me and that red strat have been together for 27 years and never a cross word!
The Attitude (Fear of Crime Project)
I produced a CD with a group of young people from East Middlesbrough in Studio 64. Over a period of 4 weeks I had helped the group write a track that expressed their feelings about the place they were growing up in. II also produced a video featuring the song and this was shown along … Read more
Songs Of Love Work And War
This was originally a review at South Shields Customs House with music from the Steve Thompson Band, narration from Tom and back projected images. It has become a Kelly/Thompson “genre” of material and new songs are being added and new forms of delivery considered. Below is the live album available to listen for free and … Read more