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)
THE BLOW MONKEYS It Doesnt Have To Be This Way (1987 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Ask For More picture sleeve MONK4) Track Listing: 1. It Doesnt Have To Be This Way 2. Ask For More
£9.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Wicked Ways (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also includes Walking The Blue Beat die-cut glossy picture sleeve MONK2) Track Listing: 1. Wicked Ways 2. Walking The Blue Beat
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Some Kind Of Wonderful (1987 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Sweet Obsession picture sleeve MONK7) Track Listing: 1. Some Kind Of Wonderful 2. Sweet Obsession
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Digging Your Scene (Scarce 1986 UK 7 vinyl single also includes I Backed A Winner [In You] great band picture labels housed in die-cut picture sleeve PB40599) Track Listing: 1. Digging Your Scene 2. I Backed A Winner (In You)
£12.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS featuring SYLVIA TELLA Choice. (1989 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Oh Yeah. housed in a question mark die-cut picture sleeve with swirly lyrics PB42885)
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS Limping For A Generation (1984 German 10-track debut vinyl LP including the singles Go Public Man from Russia Atomic Lullaby and Wildflower picture sleeve NL71495) Track Listing: 1. Hes Shedding Skin 2. Wildflower 3. Atomic Lullaby 4. Fat Cat Bolsha 5. Go Public 6. Professor Supercool 7
£9.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Wicked Ways (1986 Japanese 7 wide centred white label promotional sample single also including Walking The Blue Beat picture sleeve RPS-220) Track Listing: Wicked Ways Walking The Blue Beat
£17.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS featuring SYLVIA TELLA Slaves No More (1989 UK 7 vinyl single also including Whats That picture sleeve PB43201)
£7.99 used
BLOW MONKEYS She Was Only A Grocers Daughter (1987 German manufactured UK 11-track vinyl LP their third studio album including the singles It Doesnt Have To Be This Way Out With Her and Some Kind Of Wonderful. Complete with the illustratedlyric inner and rare Fan Club insert the picture sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing & ringwear while the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play PL71245) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
BLOW MONKEYS Digging Your Scene (1986 UK 4-track 12 vinyl single featuring Short Long and Longer Versions plus I Backed A Winner In You picture sleeve MONKT1)
£7.99 used