Artist: Blow Monkeys
Genre: New Wave
The Blow Monkeys were a British new wave band formed in London in 1981, fronted by singer-songwriter Dr. Robert (Robert Howard). The band achieved significant success in the mid-to-late 1980s with their sophisticated blend of pop, soul, and jazz influences. Their biggest hit was 'It Doesn't Have to Be This Way' in 1987. Other notable songs included 'Digging Your Scene,' which featured Curtis Mayfield, and 'Wait.' The Blow Monkeys' music was characterized by Dr. Robert's distinctive vocals, socially conscious lyrics, and polished production incorporating brass and soul elements. They successfully balanced commercial appeal with political messaging, addressing AIDS awareness and social justice.
Blow Monkeys vinyl records (40)
BLOW MONKEYS Wildflower (1984 UK 7 vinyl single also includes a live version of Waiting For Mr. Moonlight thin card picture sleeve RCA477) Track Listing: 1. Wildflower 2. Waiting For Mr. Moonlight - Live
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Some Kind Of Wonderful (1987 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also featuring Sweet Obsession & Huckleberry picture sleeve MONKT7) Track Listing: 1. Some Kind Of Wonderful 2. Sweet Obsession 3. Huckleberry
£9.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS This Is Your Life (1989 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Ten City Bass-Ment & Short mixes housed in a die-cut picture sleeve PT42696)
£8.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Wicked Ways (A pop classic. 1986 UK 3-track 12 features Long and Short Mixes plus Walking The Blue Beat die-cut picture sleeve MONKT2) Track Listing: 1. Wicked Ways - Long 6:16 2. Walking The Blue Beat 4:19 3. Wicked Ways - Short 3:35
£9.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Atomic Lullaby (1984 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including Kill The Pig & My Twisty Jewel housed in a glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor edgewear whilst the vinyl shows some minor signs of play; remaining Excellent RCAT444) Track Listing: Atomic Lullaby Kill The Pig My Twisty Jewel
£17.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS It Doesnt Have To Be This Way (1987 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single including Long Version It Doesnt Have To Dub That Way and Ask For More picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little light wear with the vinyl showing the odd lightscuff but only few signs of play MONKT4)
£11.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Out With Her (1987 UK 4-track 12 double pack including Digging Your Scene gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl discs look barely played MONKD5) Track Listing: 1. Out With Her 2. The Grantham Grizzler 3. Digging Your Scene 4. It Doesnt Have To Be This Way
£12.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Choice. (1989 UK 3 track 12 vinyl single including the Long & Single Versions plus Oh Yeah. The vinyl remains in Excellent condition within the die-cut picture sleeve PT42886) Track Listing: A1. Choice. (Long) B1. Choice. B2. Oh Yeah.
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Slaves No More (1989 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Long & Short versions plus Whats That textured picture sleeve PT43202)
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS WITH CURTIS MAYFIELD [Celebrate] The Remix (1987 UK 10 vinyl single including Election Mix of [Celebrate] The Day and Beautiful Child [both featuring Curtis Mayfield] plus The Smile On Your Face and their live cover version of Its Not Unusual recorded at Hammersmith Palais on 13/12/84
£12.00 used