Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians: Balloon Man
1988


Robyn Hitchcock was a member of Cambridge band The Soft Boys. Formed in 1976, they were often labelled ‘New Wave’ by the English press, even though they were more influenced by Syd Barrett than Sid Vicious. After their demise in 1980, Robyn Hitchcock pursued a solo career. Balloon Man was released in 1988. It became a College radio hit in the USA. The video for the song was even played on MTV. He is backed on the record by the Egyptians. Which he formed in 1984 and were made up of the Soft Boys rhythm section.


Produced by Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians and Pat Collier

Robyn Hitchcock      Piano, Guitar, Vocals
Andy Metcalfe                                    Bass
Morris Windsor                                Drums

On A globe of frogs
Peter Buck                        12 String Guitar

Warning recorded from vinyl**surface noise**
Balloon Man.mp3

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