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'When the boys annoyed until the girls unfurled, when Bob Grant ruled the world'

Returning to the days when we frequented Oldfield Youth Club, 'On the Buses' was essential viewing, with Bob Grant a tragic figure, trapped in a role he couldn't live with or without.

A case of fame stifling creativity perhaps. This is our tribute to Bob. RIP.

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from When Bob Grant Ruled the World / Britons wot Talent (Double A​-​Side), released July 26, 2019
Simon Rivers - Writes the songs, plays the guitar/piano and sings
Kim Rivers (Mimsel) - Plays the bass and sings and draws portraits
Neil Palmer (Noodles) - Plays the drums and writes poems
Allison Targett - Plays trumpet and sings

Recorded & mixed @ 'The Living Room' by Dave Morgan.

Thanks to Vic Godard for providing the cover for the single from his 'Smokin' Art' collection.

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Oldfield Youth Club Hampton, UK

Formed in Autumn 2018 OYC is made up of 3/4 of critically acclaimed 1980's pop group The Last Party (2 No. Peel Sessions & Melody Maker Single of the Week with their debut single ‘Mr Hurst’).

Featuring Simon Rivers (Bitter Springs), Neil Palmer & Kim Rivers, reunited with the idea being to pare down & simplify Simon’s songs/lyrics - as a result they are short, powerful, catchy and direct.
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