"You dont earn any money from the records, you have to go on the road to earn a living. 24 November 1959, Bolton) Lead Guitarist on, "Bridge of Spies" (1988, U.S./German release only), "Only A Heartbeat" (1991, U.S./Japan release only), "With a Little Luck" (1998, Promo release only). Red was not a commercial success, nor was a re-recorded version of "Giving Up the Ghost", which was released in 1999. We put the band together around us, says Carol. I toured it up and down the UK, and then I went across Europe with Status Quo and I left her behind when she was six months old. I sulked my way across Germany it was just awful. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. The album produced a total of five hit singles including "Valentine", "Sex Talk" (a live recording of an early flop single, "Intimate Strangers"), and "I Will Be with You". Flame-haired singer Carol Decker has created a lockdown video to accompany their latest single Be Wonderful, which was filmed by her two children, Scarlett and Dylan, who are media students. I knew it would just cause a massive row. Though she and Ronnie were the songwriters, and the compositions for the first two albums were completed before the band had been signed, the pair admits that a lot of time was spent managing the situation. After being spotted by former Curiosity Killed The Cat manager, Chris Cooke, he offered to oversee Carols career. The actual China line this sounds terrible but I had this flimsy tea set from Ronnies mum, whod always give us crockery and duvets. But playing the shows isnt just about having fun. "Some of the things that I was particularly upset about was the 80s classical concert. The short set was a make-or-break moment. I called that The Walkman Tour as members of the band had stopped talking to each other by then, she continues. Paul Jackson. Ronnie and I had got the vocals finished in February and we thought wed start putting the music out as download-only singles. | In 1998, Decker revived T'Pau with a new lineup and released the album Red. I wanted her to give a good performance but not eclipse me. Quickly signed to Virgin's Siren subsidiary, the group released their debut single, "Heart and Soul," in early 1987 with little fanfare. They needed to stop for sandwiches every hour. Valentine, the bands third hit single, finally lived up to its potential by making the UK No.9. It flopped on its first release in the UK, but in the US it started to receive radio play and began a hesitant ascent of the Billboard Hot 100. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. Things started getting very difficult, says Carol. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Rogers moved to their recording studios in Monmouth where he now lives and in 2012 the pair gigged intermittently and then embarked on a hugely successful 25th anniversary tour. We found out while we were on tour with Bryan Adams in Germany. Ronnie Rogers. Impressum In 2007, marking the 20th anniversary of T'Pau's first success, Ron Rogers and Carol Decker released a new single, "Just Dream", exclusively as an Internet download. That looks like it will be next year. She successfully poached him for her own band, but just three weeks later, the band split. I was shell-shocked. Background. 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Discover Sex Talk by T'Pau released in 2007. The final eight shows on the Pleasure & Pain Tour had to be cancelled in early March after Decker suffered damage to her voice while suffering from bronchitis. Id only seen the clonky Hammer horror Frankenstein film all that bolt-in-the neck business but Id always been fascinated by how prophetic Shelleys story was, that idea of man playing God. Its still a little poignant for me even today to discuss all the potential that was in front of us, says Carol Decker, who fronted TPau with her boyfriend, Ronnie Rogers. Bryan Adams bought us champagne TPau in 1988. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. [3], The song is notable for its usage of various vocal overdubs, causing Decker, essentially, to be duetting with herself on the original studio recording. Doing those shows with an orchestra are amazing. In time, they would fill venues like Londons Wembley Arena by themselves: the perfect platform to showcase Carols powerful voice. If youre not Beyonce with millions of followers it is hard. T'Pau: Composer : 2017 : Table 19: Oberhofer's Ultimate Wedding Mixtape: Oberhofer: Composer : 2017 . It gave me the idea of writing her story within the wider Frankenstein tale. It was so beautiful and fragile, so it gave me the idea for that line about what dreams are like: Dont push too far / Your dreams are china in your hand.. Now we both feel in perfect health. English pop-oriented rock band, led by Carol Decker, that scored a global hit in 1987 with "Heart and Soul." Heart and Soul: The Very Best of T'Pau is a compilation album by British pop group T'Pau, which was released by Virgin Records in 1993. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. T'Pau: Only a Heartbeat: With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. 4 in both the US and UK charts. 98, their first chart action for more than two decades. With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. Named after a Vulcan character from the Star Trek TV series, the pop-anthem band T'Pau formed in 1986 around vocalist Carol Decker (b. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. Dean Howard. Carol, who met Prince Charles and Princess Diana during the late 1980s when her band became the biggest in Britain, said she was proud of her two children. Your email address will not be published. Then one day I saw this documentary about Mary Shelley. Required fields are marked *. They recruited guitarist Taj Wyzgowski, bass player Paul Jackson, keyboard player Michael Chetwood and London-born drummer, Tim Burgess to form TPau. But we did some tricks, gave it a false ending in the middle to get people clapping, and finished the chorus with the title again, as Id heard in a Howard Jones song, No One Is to Blame. They get really sniffy when we suggested something. We could tell there was something about it too, even as a four-track demo., In 1986, the pair was invited to perform a three-song showcase at Nomis Rehearsal Studios, in front of Siren Records bosses, after the duos new manager, Chris Cook, had secured a hearing. The technology we had access to was incredible. 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She and fellow founding member Ronnie Rogers had worked with other members of TPau to write a few new songs just before lockdown. There always seemed to be someone who gave us enough support and encouragement to keep going, he says today. This article uses material from the article T'Pau (band) from the free encyclopedia Wikipedia and it is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. I then turned those noises into words which took about a week to get right. In the years after T'Pau's split in 1992, Decker continued to occasionally perform as a solo artist. Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. Your email address will not be published. Tim Burgess. I didnt think more about it until we were in America recording our debut album, Bridge of Spies. Track listing [ edit] The strain of being in a successful band, and the inevitable clashes with the other band members who wanted an ever-increasing slice of the pie took their toll. In fact, the classic 80s power ballad was to mark a commercial peak, and the groups US career was already starting to unravel. Named after a Vulcan character from the Star Trek TV series, the pop-anthem band T'Pau formed in 1986 around vocalist Carol Decker (b. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. All Tracks by Ronnie Rogers (1) Covers of Ronnie Rogers Songs (1) 1 cover. Bridge of Spies produced a number of smaller hits which made it to at least the UK Top 40, including the singles "Valentine" (UK #9), "Sex Talk" (a new recording of early flop single, "Intimate Strangers") (UK #23), and "I Will Be With You" (UK #14).[3]. I was very depressed for several years but I brought myself back from the brink. With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. They absolutely had to stop for lunch. I was 26 and my dad was suggesting I try the cruise ships. "Ive always had a great association with Shropshire, particularly Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth, which were both home, and weve played lots of gigs in the West Midlands, from Bilston to Birmingham. Ronnie Rogers was a guitarist with a band called The Katz. Speaking to uDiscover, Carol admits she was starting to get rattled by the relentless round of rejection. Fortunately, we got it wrapped up just in time. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. To me, it was just another song it didnt sound like it had a chorus either. Ronnie Rogers [T'Pau] Top Songs as Writer #1: "Heart and Soul" by T'Pau #2: "China in Your Hand" by T'Pau #3: "Valentine" by T'Pau #4: "I Will Be with You" by T'Pau #5: "Whenever You Need Me" by T'Pau #6: "Secret Garden" by T'Pau #7: "Sex Talk" by T'Pau #8: "Only the Lonely" by T'Pau #9: "Road to Our Dream" by T'Pau #10: "Valentine" by T'Pau. When it gets past 8pm, Richard wrestles my phone out of my hand.. You know the expression polishing the turd? "We're Part Of The 80s Fabric": Carol Decker And Ronnie Rogers Talk T'Pau Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers of T'Pau talk about career highs, overlooked songs, and the eclecticism at the. I was watching a documentary on the whole Mary Shelley and Byron and Keats gang and was enthralled by how, at 19, she outsold both noted poets, revealed Carol. Discover Bridge of Spies by T'Pau released in 1987. Feature writer and food critic Andy Richardson interviews celebrities, writes columns and hangs out with chefs for stories that appear across all group titles. 10, Main Personnel, Guitar, Guitars, Composer. The compilation's title was based on the band's successful debut single "Heart and Soul". In 2015, freshly reunited professionally with Ronnie, TPau released Pleasure And Pain, which received a strong critical response and solid sales, sparking a ferocious touring schedule that the band maintains to this day. That year, the band undertook a 25-date UK tour and also released a new version of the band's 1986 hit "Heart and Soul" as "Heart and Soul '97". The knock-backs from the labels were never constructive, she says. We originally intended to have David Sanborn do the sax solo on the album, but due to a fear of flying, he wasnt able to make it to Chicago on time. For the single version, Gary Barnacle did the honours. Background [ edit] Singer Carol Decker said of the authorship and composition of the selection: With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. "[6], Red was released in September 1998 in the UK by Decker's own label Gnatfish. "The funniest moment came when Dylan told me that he and Scarlett had six years experience between them at college. T'Pau: Sex Talk: Directed by Brian Grant. See full bio Born: March 13, 1959 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Table 19 Soundtrack (2017) [3] It reached number 35 on the UK Albums Chart and remained in the top 100 for two weeks. The album, which was released in September 1998, was supported by a thirty-six date tour named "The Red Tour". Michael Chetwood. "[9] Despite this however the album did manage to edge into the charts at No. The Virgin Anthology showcases every TPau single, plus the expanded Rage and The Promise albums. Im not an ber-cool person and was always up for that stuff, she says. Two had just got back from a trip to Malaysia when they became infected and I had lunch with one. T'Pau member Ronnie Rogers was her boyfriend at the time, and they co-wrote the majority of the band's songs. "I have a dark sense of humour, quite gallows, and people might think some of the things I post are inappropriate. China only really came into its own when we gave it to Roy. To. But it was also bloody freezing. You must be logged in to comment. We flew back to London to appear on it and were never told we werent going back to the States, she says. In the years after T'Pau's split in 1992, Decker continued to occasionally perform as a solo artist. It produced the UK Top 20 single "Secret Garden", though chart returns were diminishing by this point, and two following singles earned very modest success. . [4] The compilation's title was based on the band's successful debut single "Heart and Soul". Heart and Soul: The Very Best of T'Pau is a compilation album by British pop group T'Pau, which was released by Virgin Records in 1993. Table 19: Oberhofer's Ultimate Wedding Mixtape, Put Your Hands Up, Vol. TPau was a manufactured band in one sense, says Carol. Eight years ago they left the bright lights of London Carol moved to Henley with her husband Richard who is an executive chef for the restaurant chain Bodeans, and their children Scarlett, 15, and Dylan, 11. British guitarist and songwriter, born 13 March 1959 in Shrewsbury, UK. With each rejection, it was getting a bit much. But, for some reason, the public didnt take to subsequent songs as much, even though we felt as strongly about them.. In 1997, after finding new management, she formed a new line-up of T'Pau in order to begin touring again. [6] Prior to deciding on this name, they were called Talking America on early demos sent to record and publishing companies. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. In 2008, T'Pau were part of the Here and Now 1980s nostalgia tour.[8]. I did a few last year. Im so impressed with my children. We also had a bit of a comedy element to it because people are going stir crazy. [7] It also reached the number 1 in several other European countries but made little impact in the United States. The third album The Promise followed in 1991: it peaked at No. I Love Mum: The Best Mother's Day Album in the World Ever! We had all of the symptoms except for the high temperature. Then, towards the end, it got even worse when we would get feedback with a multiple-choice table, and the responses ranged from Not quite what we are looking for, to Dont give up your day job. I imagine those punky little A&R guys thought it was funny, but it really wasnt., The band found a mentor in David Massey, who managed Wang Chung a group that scored big hits with Dance Hall Days and Everybody Have Fun Tonight. He picked up on the hit potential of one of TPaus songs, Valentine, and urged them to write more like that, but still declined to take them on himself. Other Top 20 hits followed: Valentine, I Will Be with You, Secret Garden and Whenever You Need Me but then it all went wrong. Ronnie recalls that one of their US singles was pitched to Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones for a solo contribution. "It reminded me of when I was a young musician and the A&R guy would want to bring a song down and Id say How dare you, thats my art. I still love playing it. I put things up things that make me laugh on Twitter. In 1982 Carol attended a Katz gig where Ronnie threw his guitar into the audience, which hit Carol and cut her finger. T'Pau /tpa/ are an English pop group formed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, led by singer Carol Decker. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Its in a lovely spot, in the middle of a quarry, so we could record until God knows when, and use the social club for gigs. "Then Richard and I felt really unwell for about a week. He is a composer, known for Table 19 (2017), Sisters (2015) and Black Mirror (2011). Read Full Biography. March 13, 1959), keyboard player Michael Chetwood (b. August 26, 1954), bassist Paul Jackson (b. August 8, 1961), and drummer Tim Burgess (b. October 6, 1961). Contact, 2023Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft, This page was last modified 28.03.2011 00:31:55, Dean Howard (b. "Greatest Hits: Heart and Soul - T'Pau - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic", "T'Pau - Heart And Soul - The Very Best Of T'Pau at Discogs", "T'Pau | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heart_and_Soul:_The_Very_Best_of_T%27Pau&oldid=1136242761, Stephen W. Tayler mixing (tracks 5, 79), This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 12:03. Goodbye Summer: ATO Records 2013 Fall Music Sampler, Drew's Famous Instrumental Country Collection, Vol. In 2008, as part of the "Here and Now" 80s tour, Decker performed at her home town of Shrewsbury for the first time since the 1980s in front of a crowd of over 9,000. But when we were making The Promise, we didnt realize how much had changed, says Carol. So we went to the Workhouse Studio in London and re-recorded it as faithful to the production as possible in a three-minute format. Well, four minutes and five seconds actually, Roy Thomas Baker wasnt available so as Ronnie and Tim worked into the wee small hours to get it right, we agreed they should get the production credit. I was nervous about Amelia singing it because I didnt want her to do better than me. In November 1987, when TPaus China In Your Hand became the 600th single to peak at No.1 in Britain, it seemed the bands passport to world domination was stamped and little would stand in their way. I need to work as much as anything to put my kids through university so that they can make more films.. By then, I felt so assured and assumed that people got us and we were going to be able to do what we thought was right. We didnt think about it too much, says Ronnie. "Those have been pulled and the arenas are hard to book in advance so we dont know if theyll go ahead. I love that side of it but I miss having record company money for promotion. In February 2015, T'Pau released their fifth studio album, Pleasure & Pain, and embarked on a tour. Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. Hearing China In Your Hands with real strings was emotional. T'Pau: 03:58 . Carol said her band was able to operate in the digital world by sending files to each other via email. T'Pau's lead singer, Liverpool-born Carol Decker began as a member of a ska band, The Lazers at Shrewsbury Art College. We have 18 shows in Germany with orchestra, choir and full band, mded by the singer and musician John Miles. 13 March 1959, Shrewsbury) Rhythm Guitarist/Songwriter, Tim Burgess (b. After the song was used in a Ppe jeans commercial, however, it became a Top Five hit on both sides of the Atlantic. So I started it: It was a theme she had / On a scheme he had / Told in a foreign land. The message, basically, is be careful what you wish for. I just looked at him and asked if we had been dropped He replied: Well, thats one way of looking at it. That meant she would be unable to make a living without her normal fees for performing. Another greatest hits release appeared in 1997, and Decker reformed the band with a new line-up in 1998, for the release of a new studio album, Red. Nevertheless, this is a solid enough comeback album. I think its a much better album than Rage, but the bubble had burst, adds Ronnie. In 2011 she felt insulted when Gary Barlow, then a judge on X-Factor, made a derogatory comment about China In Your Hand and Carol took to Twitter to vent her spleen. Carol Decker. I got home one day and Carol had this quiet sketch shed written on the piano. Initially a flop in the UK, it first became a hit in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching No. In Groups: T'Pau. Listen to The Virgin Anthology right now. After a farewell tour, T'Pau broke up, and Decker began a solo career soon after. Im very conscious of the fact that his career is massive and mine isnt any more. It was re-recorded for the single version and Carol explained to me why: We recorded the song in one passionate take and we were happy with it for the album. They actually say they can't, and then the younger stations play the younger artists, the hip stations. But I have to keep away from social media when I have had a few glasses of wine. It didn't happen although I did sell a lot of albums on the road. That's the downside, and I miss hearing radio plays for the new stuff it is a little frustrating that I can't get it out to the wider audience anymore. In 2007, marking the 20th anniversary of T'Pau's initial success, Ron Rogers and Carol Decker released the new single, "Just Dream", exclusively as an internet download. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. They have had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK, and several hits in the United States and Europe. The pair blocked the suggestion, which they now describe as a big mistake. Their debut album, Bridge Of Spies, was released in September of 1987 and the first single from it was Heart and Soul which reached number four in both the UK and the US. You never really know why one song does it. We did a reunion tour in 2013 and it was always the highlight. Initially a flop in the UK, it first became a hit in the U.S. I hadn't been a mum before. [2021]. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Guitarist Dean Howard has toured and recorded with Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. I still cant believe how huge China got. "But it was quite funny. I didnt even present the idea to the band, says Carol. https://www.jonkutner.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/China.mp3. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1987. The LP, released in 1988, stalled at number four on the British chart, and its follow-up, The Promise, barely made the Top Ten in 1991. 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