David Niven: The Man Behind the Balloon by Michael Munn David Niven: The Man Behind the Balloon by Michael Munn was published in 2009. This appears to be the last of the biographies about the “grin and tonic” man so loved by many. Sheridan Morley was commi...

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2. Some Things Never Change - Girl Overboard (1990)

From the neon noir video to that 80s sax to the quirky background effects to Lisa’s prowling vocal gymnastics; this song is such a unique beauty.
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3. Permanent Friend - Girl Overboard (1990)
How to rank my fave 3? This #85 double A side was so inventive to me, so theatrical - i love it still but little touches on the other two just put it at 3…for now

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4. Your Love - Girl Overboard (1992)

The first single from their second album charted at #70 with a rockier edge, was incredible live but didnt keep the interest of their alterna-folk-pop & ballad fans.

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5. The Love We Make - Girl Overboard (1990)
The band’s second single as Girl Overboard and biggest charting hit single #23 in 1990, a fun, rollicking, contagious track which is great live as linked.

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6. In the Evening - Girl Overboard (1990)

Sounding like a traditional Gaelic ditty, the very modern lyrics about isolation and searching for meaning create a sublime ballad with Lisa’s incredible vocals.

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7. When the Word Came Down - Separate Tables (1988)
A later single from Separate Tables channelling Tina Turner, New Wave style & forecasting the Girl Overboard sound which would bring fame in coming years.
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8. Wrap Your Arms Around Me - Separate Tables (1986 - rerecorded 1989 for Girl Overboard debut album)
One of the songs recorded by both incarnations of the band’s 80s/90s lineups; joyous new wave vibes.
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9. If You’re Going to Leave Tonight - Girl Overboard (1993)

The bands final single before splitting was a fitting farewell, embodying some of the emerging 90s production style; but live still so G.O.

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10. Jackie - Girl Overboard (1993)
The next to last single for the band, this dark story ballad features some of Lisa’s gentlest yet equally most powerful vocals. Not an immediate love, but grew on me.

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11. Tear it Down - Girl Overboard (1990)
A track from their biggest album; harder rocking side of the band captured how good they were live, Lisa’s soaring vocals are so good reminding me of Debbie Harry.

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12. Who’ll Stop the Rain - Girl Overboard (1991)
A non-album cover single which reached #59 continued their run of singles, Lisa’s voice adds another haunting layer to this version.

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13. Change My Sex - Separate Tables (1988)
Before renaming themselves, the band released this dance oriented track, a style which resurfaced on later hits like “Permanent Friend”. Loved this 80s adventure.

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15. Long Dark Night - Separate Tables (1987)
Released as Separate Tables before changing their name to Girl Overboard; starts like a Grace Jones song before merging into the stylish Girl Overboard sound.
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Separate Tables (1958)
directed by Delbert Mann, written by Terence Rattigan, John Gay & John Michael Hayes

Deborah Kerr plays Sibyl Railton-Bell

Review: boxd.it/aPzfKd

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