Animal Nightlife
| Animal Nightlife | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Pop,[1] jazz[1] |
| Years active | 1980–1988 |
| Labels | Innervision, Island Records |
| Past members | Andy Polaris (vocalist) Leonardo Chignoli (bassist) Flid (guitarist) Billy Chapman (saxophonist) Paul Waller (drummer) |
| Notable instruments | |
| Male vocalists | |
Animal Nightlife was a British group in the 1980s. It consisted of Andy Polaris on vocals, Leonardo Chignoli on bass, Flid on guitar, Billy Chapman on saxophone, Michael "Mac" McDermott on percussion, and Paul Waller on drums.[2]
Contents
History
Founded in 1980 in the London night club scene,[3][4] their sound has been described as white funk or cool jazz - an 1980s dance sound that is rooted in blues, soul, R&B and jazz.[5] Their debut single, "Native Boy", came out on the Innervision label and entered the UK Singles Chart at Number 60 in 1983. In August 1984 they reached Number 25 with "Mr. Solitaire", their most successful release. They hit the chart again in July 1985 with "Love is the Great Pretender", which reached Number 28.
Their first album, Shangri-La, was released on Island Records a month later in August 1985. The band ended its recording career in 1988 after the release of their second album, Lush Life, on Virgin subsidiary Soul II Soul.[6]
Frontman Andi Polaris has recently resurfaced creating fashionable window displays in Dalston's Oxfam shop.[7]
Discography
Albums
- 1985: Shangri-La
- "Native Boy"
- "Waiting for the Bait to Bite"
- "Perfect Match"
- "Love is Just the Great Pretender '85"
- "Insomniazz"
- "Lazy Afternoon"
- "Between Lovers"
- "After Hours"
- "Basic Ingredients"
- "Throw in the Towel"
- "Bittersweet"
- "Mr Solitaire"
Shangri-la was released on Island Records (ILPS 9830). It entered the UK Albums Chart on 24 August 1985, and remained in the chart for six weeks, reaching number 36.[2]
- 1988: Lush Life
- "Why Couldn't Your Black Heart Tell a White Lie"
- "Always Your Humble Slave"
- "TV Scene"
- "Sweet Smell of Success"
- "Boys With the Best Intentions"
- "Luck"
- "The War I Lost"
- "Mouth"
- "Last Hotel of the World"
- "Breakaway"
Singles
Animal Nightlife had four singles in the UK Singles Chart during the 1980s.[2]
| Date of chart entry | Title | Label and reference | Highest position | Weeks in the chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 1983 | "Native Boy (Uptown)" | Innervision A3584 | 60 | 3 |
| 18 August 1984 | "Mr. Solitaire" | Island Records IS 193 | 25 | 12 |
| 6 July 1985 | "Love is Just the Great Pretender" | Island Records IS 200 | 28 | 6 |
| 5 October 1985 | "Preacher, Preacher" | Island Records IS 245 | 67 | 1 |
Band members
- Andy Polaris: vocals (1980–1988)
- Sally Gissing: vocals (1980–1981)
- Lynn Harding: vocals (1980–1981)
- Leah Seresin: vocals (1981–1983)
- Chrysta Jones: vocals (1981–1983)
- Billy Chapman: saxophone (1980–1988) [8]
- Declan John Barclay: trumpet (1980–1983)
- Steve 'Fild' Brown: guitar (1980–1988)
- Steve Shanley: bass (1980–1983)
- Leonardo Chignoli: bass (1984–1988)
- Michael 'Mac' McDermott: percussion (1980–1983)
- Dee C. Lee: Vocals (Occasional) [9]
- Marc 'Yellowcoat' Kingman: Backing Vocals (Occasional)
- Paul Waller: drums (1980–1986) [10]
References
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