Artist: Jona Lewie
Genre: New Wave
Jona Lewie is a British singer, songwriter, and musician known for his quirky approach to new wave pop. His biggest hit, 'Stop the Cavalry,' has become a perennial Christmas favorite despite not being written specifically as a Christmas song. The track's military imagery and memorable melody made it an enduring classic. Earlier, Lewie achieved success with 'You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties.' His eccentric, humorous approach distinguished him from more serious new wave contemporaries. Though his chart success was limited to a few hits, Lewie's songs have proven remarkably durable. 'Stop the Cavalry' in particular demonstrates how certain songs transcend their era to become cultural traditions.
Jona Lewie vinyl records
17 Jona Lewie new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JONA LEWIE Louise (We Never Get It Right) (1981 UK Stiff 7 vinyl single also including It Never Will Go Wrong picture sleeve. The sleeve has just some light storage marks & the vinyl remains in excellent condition BUY110)
£7.99 used
JONA LEWIE Shaggy Raggy (1981 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Shaggy Raggied glossy picture sleeve BUY122) Track Listing: 1. Shaggy Raggy 2. Shaggy Raggied
£7.99 used
JONA LEWIE Love Detonator (1983 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including The Baby Shes On The Street glossy picture sleeve. There is just a little shelfwear to the opening edge of the sleeve and despite a couple of minor hairline surface scuffs the vinyl remains in excellent condition BUY170) Track Listing: 1
£9.00 used
JONA LEWIE God Bless Whoever Made You (1979 UK Stiff 7 vinyl single also including Feeling Stupid die-cut company sleeve BUY61) Track Listing: 1. God Bless Whoever Made You 2. Feeling Stupid
£7.99 used
JONA LEWIE God Bless Whoever Made You (1979 US Stiff wide-centred 7 vinyl single also including Hallelujah Europa [a different b-side to the UK isssue] housed in a die-cut company sleeve BUY61) Track Listing: 1. God Bless Whoever Made You 2. Hallelujah Europa
£9.00 used
JONA LEWIE Re-Arranging The Deck Chairs On The Titanic (1981 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single on blue Stiff label also including Ill Be Here glossy card picture sleeve - an excellent copy. BUY131)
£12.00 used
JONA LEWIE Piggy Back Sue (1974 UK 7 vinyl single with four-prong centre also featuring the b-side Papa Dont Go plain die-cut sleeve SON2048)
£9.00 used