T1060549927China Crisis were never your run-of-the-mill 80s pop band. Formed in Liverpool by singer Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon, they distilled their love of David Bowie and Steely Dan into an exquisitely melancholy post-punk sound that saw them win their just chart rewards. Has there ever been a more wistful Top 10 hit than the charming Wishful Thinking? | |
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T610680319Eddie and Gary are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK in the 80s with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums including Flaunt The Imperfection which was the first work (but not last) produced for the band by Walter Becker (Steely Dan) who became both a friend and collaborator as well as guide and mentor.Performer Eddie Lundon. Performer Gary Daly. Performer Jack Hymers (keys). Performer Eric Animan (sax). | |
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T0332662953Performer Gary Daly. Performer Eddie Lundon. | |
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