Monday, April 20, 2009

Enjoying Crocodiles' "Tears"

I don't blame THE CROCODILES for releasing a song and album called "TEARS," even if that does seem like a cliché.
"Tears" is a great song and the album is one of those "lost" New Wave gems, particularly if you live in America.
I am listening to the 1980 NEW ZEALAND classic this morning, as I prepare for a busy day at work (new format for the newspaper) and the home front (taking daughter Kerstin for a cortisone treatment for a bulging disc).
Members of The Crocodiles included guitarists Fane Flaws and Tony Backhouse, keyboardist Peter Dasent, bassist Tina Mathews, veteran drummer Bruno Lawrence and soon-to-be-a-star vocalist JENNY MORRIS.
The group released "Tears" to wide, Antipodean acclaim. Both the title track and the album reached No. 17 on the Kiwi national charts.
The group were named Top Group and Most Promising Group in awards shows, and "Tears" was named New Zealand's Song of The Year.
It was over too quickly, though, and by July 1981 Morris relocated to Australia. She sang back-up vocals for various bands, including the Models and INXS before moving on to a successful solo career.
There is a YouTube clip of "Tears." Click here to enjoy it.

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