Danny Wilson – Bebop Moptop (1989) Vinyl LP Record
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Album Introduction
Bebop Moptop is the second studio album by Danny Wilson — Gary Clark (vocals and guitar), Kit Clark (guitar) and Ged Grimes (bass), from Dundee, Scotland — released in 1989 on Virgin Records. The Second Summer of Love reached UK No. 23 (1989) and Never Gonna Be the Same reached UK No. 45 (1989). The 13-track album demonstrates the band's sophisticated songwriting, rich harmonies and distinctive blend of pop, jazz influences and melodic arrangements, with elegant musicianship, thoughtful lyrics and polished production. The UK original vinyl pressing includes the classic glossy sleeve and printed inner sleeve with photos and credits.
Stand-Out Tracks
- The Second Summer of Love — One of the most immediately recognisable and commercially dominant recordings of Danny Wilson's career; its combination of a warm, layered production and Gary Clark's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal that became the band's signature recording. UK No. 23 (1989).
- Never Gonna Be the Same — One of the most melodically generous and emotionally direct recordings on the album; its combination of a warm, pop production and Clark's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal. UK No. 45 (1989).
- I Can't Wait — One of the most immediately energetic and commercially effective recordings on the album; its combination of a driving, pop production and Clark's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained commercial appeal.
- Imaginary Girl — The opening track and one of the album's most atmospherically distinctive and emotionally expansive recordings; its combination of a warm, layered production and Clark's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight.
- The Ballad of Me and Shirley Maclaine — The closing track and one of the album's most atmospherically distinctive and narratively ambitious recordings; its combination of a warm, orchestral production and Clark's completely assured vocal gives it a sustained emotional weight.
Record Details
- Artist: Danny Wilson
- Title: Bebop Moptop
- Year: 1989
- Label: Virgin Records
- Format: Vinyl LP
- Pressing: UK pressing
- Genre: Pop / Jazz-Pop / Singer-Songwriter
- Decade: 1980s
- Barcode: 5012981259419
Condition
Condition: VG+/VG+ — see our Condition Grading Guide.
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