Anyone know of an old BBD single coupling "Shine" with "Funky Phaser and his Unearthly Merchandise"?

in William's World

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Stephen Andrews

Jan 10, 2021

Thanks, all. I got a bit confused. Now I’ve got it ..,

Perfect Monster

Jan 10, 2021

"Shine" is an instrumental track, apart from some spoken words near the end. It was the non-album B-side to "Kiss of Light", which is on "Modern Music". Because Charlie was not at the session, Bill adopted the band name "Funky Phaser..." for that one track only.

It is most definitely on the 2019 Esoteric re-issue of "Modern Music".

Perfect Monster

Jan 10, 2021

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Perfect Monster 1m ago

"Shine" is an instrumental track, apart from some spoken words near the end.

My apologies, I was thinking more of the live version on "Live! In The Air Age", which is completely instrumental.

The studio version has a verse of vocals near the start, and some spoken words nearer the end - but is still mostly instrumental :)

TheMikeN

Jan 10, 2021

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@Perfect Monster ...And then there's the thrilling chorus lyrics which go...

"Shine, shine...shine,shine..."

Stephen Andrews

Jan 10, 2021

I wonder if it's instrumental or vocal?

Terry Bennett

Jan 10, 2021

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"Shine" is a vocal track. It's performed by Funky Phaser and his Unearthly Merchandise. Be Bop Deluxe without Charlie Tumahai, if I'm thinking right. I believe it's explained elsewhere on the forum.

Stephen Andrews

Jan 10, 2021

I see it's unfortunately not on the reissue of "Modern Music". That's a shame ...

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Zebrapolish

Jan 12, 2021

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Mmmm Yes it is. In original and remix versions.

Terry Bennett

Jan 10, 2021

Check Discogs @ https://www.discogs.com/Be-Bop-Deluxe-Funky-Phaser-And-His-Unearthly-Merchandise-Kiss-Of-Light-Shine/master/342941

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Anyone know of an old BBD single coupling "Shine" with "Funky Phaser and his Unearthly Merchandise"?