The first of our two interviews with the legendary Billy Currie (Ultravox, Numan, Tubeway Army, Visage). Tell us what you think x

@JDeolumen

11 ай бұрын

Great to see Billy, I lived near him in Huddersfield.. Just playing his CD 'Stand Up And Walk'..

@dalidamezine5219

11 ай бұрын

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@undergroundwarrior70

11 ай бұрын

I saw Ultravox in concert on March of 1979 when I was 23 at the Whiskey A-Go-Go in West Hollywood, California with John Foxx and guitarist Robin Simon. The band that opened up for them I do believe they called themselves The Dolphins. When Ultravox came on stage the to do the first song, the power shut down, due to the fact there was a massive rain storm from up the West Central Coast where I still reside and drove down there to see them, and it was pounding rain driving down there. Each time the power went back on, and Ultravox was starting play again, the power just kept shutting down. I thought their concert performance was going to be canceled. But no, the power finally went back on and stayed on throughout their concert performance. I was up front of the middle of the stage and I raised my right hand as high as I could while John Foxx was singing, and he lowered himself a bit down, and gave me a "five" with his left hand. The only song I remember that John Foxx sang that stormy night was "Touch and Go" which that he recorded on his 1980 debut solo album 'Metamatic'. His movements while singing "Touch and Go" was very cool and impressive. I will never forget that.

@257ian

3 ай бұрын

Part 2??

@moobatticus

3 ай бұрын

A lovely and insightful interview. What a lovely person too. A synth genius!

On Broadway solo sheer genius and perfection.

@co.agmusic

11 ай бұрын

Incredible Sinth played on that

@r4gg3dt1g3r

11 ай бұрын

It STILL knocks me out, that solo. It makes you stop in your tracks and absorb it.

@djm9937

11 ай бұрын

Is incredible !!

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Great shout! And thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Systems of Romance is a classic.

@electroniccafemusic

7 ай бұрын

indeed. 100%. Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe. MW

Billy Curry on Systems of Romance was a force of electronic grandeur

@electroniccafemusic

9 ай бұрын

Well said. 100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Being a young teen with Ultravox!, Magazine and Simple Minds producing astonishing albums seemingly every 6 months was mind-blowing. Great times.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Indeed it was. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Billy is very interesting to listen to. I had the pleasure of meeting him backstage at an Ultravox gig at the Brighton Centre 1981. Also saw him live with Gary Numan 1979 Hammersmith Odeon with OMD in support. A unique musician who brought his classical background into the punk/electronic scene. Astradyne is a superb example of classical/electronic crossover.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Great comments, thanks for sharing. Indeed, Billy is a legend and was a joy to talk to. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

totally agree - thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Billy is one of those 'Quiet men' that most don't know about but he played an important and essential role in the music of the late 70s and 80s. Great interview.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

You are spot on, great comments. Thanks for the kind words + for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree and thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

Systems of Romance, Top,Top album.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Indeed it is. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

agree =one of my all time faves- thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Warren Cann would be a great candidate for an interview. 😉

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Agree. We'd love to get the mighty Warren Cann. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

100%! thanks for watching the electronic cafe -Andy

@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx

11 ай бұрын

Yes. Apparently, he wrote most of the lyrics for the Vienna LP (apart from the title track, of course) which to my mind are much more interesting and subtle than those of later albums. I'd love to see him interviewed.

@rachelar

9 ай бұрын

Oooh yes, such a hunk. Please

@rachelar

9 ай бұрын

​@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xxyou can say that again. The lyrics on the Cannless Uvox are pure trite

Billly is truly a legend.There are musicians and then there's those that have the ability to give you shivers.

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

i couldn't agree more. Thanks for your comments and watching / supporting Electronic Cafe. MW

So sad about Chris ..Quiet man R.I.P😥

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Most definitely. Really sad news. MW

Great interview. What a musician, probably doesn’t realise how influential he is. I remember listening to SOR back in 78 and it blew me away, the sounds used and the production were innovative and the blue print for what was to come. Thanks for the content👏

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Couldn't agree more!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe Duncan- Andy

ULTRAVOX at Nottingham Sandpipers. Brilliant gig. Got all 3 albums on vinyl plus singles. Love that period a lot.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

A delightfully unassuming man of such influence. The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned, Hiroshima Mon Amour and Fade to Grey cannot be compared. Thanks EC.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!. Billy is a legend. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

you are most welcome and thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe- Andy

Bloody legend.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Pan W.Currie to genialny 🎶 muzyk.Bardzo go cenię.Pozdrawiam Panów dziennikarzy . Jesteście profesjonalistami.Pozdrawiam serdecznie zPolski🇵🇱❤️😄

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed. Indeed Billy Currie is a legend in our eyes. Thank you for sharing and for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

And about time too!!!!! Thank you loads for this interview with the amazing Billy Currie... I have a room full of synths and perform regularly with them because of Ultravox an Billy in particular.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Billy is a legend. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

What a coup lads! You've really been getting some great interviews for the channel. Chris Payne and now Billy! Ultravox were there first group I really got into after hearing the Vienna single. Billy and the rest of the band really are musical heroes of mine. Great to hear Billy's take on things. I'll look forward to part 2 very much.

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thank you Andrew, yes we're feeling pretty honoured with the guests on the EC, thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and pleased you are enjoying. Agree 100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Brilliant! It was very nice to see that somebody who made the music that brought me up is such a lively bloke. And a fellow Yorkshireman to boot!!!

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Billy was great to chat to. A real hero of ours. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Billy’s solo on Numan’s Every day I die is just superb, nobody else ever came close to it after he’d left

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Indeed. Great comment. Thanks for sharing and watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andrefokkema

9 ай бұрын

Billy’s solo on Everyday I Die? 🤔 You must be referring to the ‘79 version, which to me was nothing compared to ‘80 version which was played by Roger Mason. That one was superb. Couldn’t be matched on the ‘81 version either as Roger wasn’t there. But wat was truly outstanding was Billy Currie’s solo on On Broadway… 👍🏻

@djm9937

4 ай бұрын

@@andrefokkema Yep the On Broadway solo still gives me shivers after all this time.

How great sat with a glass of wine and listening to one of my few heroes, and a fellow Yorkshireman to boot…I never knew.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Sounds a fab night. Glad you enjoyed. Indeed Billy is true electronic icon. Thanks for watching Electron Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks for the kind words and watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Billy was immense in ultravox

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Without doubt. 100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

The man is a musical genius.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Without a doubt. What a CV. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

its like listening to some bloke in the pub: a retired Bus driver or car mechanic, not a megger famous, highly influential rock star. What an approachable modest guy he seems to be.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Indeed. Billy was (and is) fantastic. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Yes Billy is super cool, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

RIP Chris Cross 😢

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Definitely. So sad. MW

@hanskloss1331

Ай бұрын

from what I've just now heard of this rip CC

ULTRAVOX was my best band in my early teenage years but still favorite till today, glad to find this channel, will get to the rest of material ASAP , thanks for the all interviews 😘😘😘😘😘

@electroniccafemusic

4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!. Glad you enjoyed and found us. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Ultravox were my favourite group growing up and even to this day I play their albums. I've even got their tracks on my USB in the car. Absolutely great interview with Billy

@electroniccafemusic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Great interview gentlemen! It was interesting to hear Billy compliment Midge during this interview--it was my understanding that they've had a falling out.

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thank you so much for the great feedback my friend and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Another fantastic interview, and like Chris Payne, Billy seems like a thoroughly decent chap. Looking forward to part 2. Billy was(is) a brilliant keyboard player and certainly enhanced what Numan was doing. Listening to the Living Ornaments ‘79 album, it’s fair to say that he gave the live band such a massive, powerful sound, aided by Chris Payne. Billy’s synth solo during “On Broadway” always gave me goosebumps whenever I heard it because it is such an amazing piece of keyboard playing.

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Agree on all that buddy, thank you for the great comments and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

You are not wrong. Thanks for the kind words - glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

As a Numan fan listening to the Chris Payne interview was fantastic boys and now Billy Currie 👍.. Brilliant..

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Rob and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Great to see him looking well, Ultravox! first band i ever saw supporting Eddie and the Hot Rods at Liverpool stadium late 76'.....the memory of that has stayed with me all my life. Those first three albums superb......i have even listened to the Vienna album !!!! after all these years.

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

@blindpink

11 ай бұрын

@@andymcnab5620 Ive done a couple of Ultravox! covers on my other channel you may be interested in.....kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXyCmMeupKy-ZtI.html

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Great comments, thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

What a thoroughly engaging and open interview! I was always interested in how Billy ended up in so many bands a once and it must have been an incredible time to time to have been in the business. I recently saw Gary Numan (May 2023) at the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena and Billy's early contributions came to mind. Thanks for all the fantastic music, Billy. I saw Ultravox (2) on the Quartet tour at Hammersmith Odeon 4 Dec 1982, It was (like Mark) my first ever gig and was 13... Mark looks way better for his years than I do!!!!

@electroniccafemusic

6 ай бұрын

Haha. Thanks for the kind words. Indeed Billy was a joy to talk to. We loved it and such a talented and important musician. Thanks for sharing and for watching the Electronic Cafe. MW

Billy needs to write an autobiography.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Without doubt. I’d love that. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Gteat interview. Was hoping Billy would mention how he came up with the solo for On Broadway. I get goosebumps everytime i hear it.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it + kind words!. Just maybe we will speak to Billy again. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Brilliant track and thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

When I first saw Ultravox I thought they were all from Scotland. Then I heard Billy speak and I realised that he was from Yorkshire. He’s been through a lot of bands. Amazing musician.

@electroniccafemusic

9 ай бұрын

100%, a unique talent. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

"The arp odyssey is the first punk synth," Billy Curry. My biggest synth hero, love you so much, massive influence, thanks for ALL you've done.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Great comments. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@NTRSN-Archive

11 ай бұрын

Not exactly the first punk synth there was the very much used Korg 700s and the British Wasp 🐝 ( Robert Rental and Thomas Leer , Daniel Miller ….. Etc etc )

@Bunbunfunfun

4 ай бұрын

@@NTRSN-Archiveand who are you ? In a famous band as well? Werid to comtradict someone who actually was there and had a music career . LOL a nobody speaks of what is , yup its 2024 where ecerybody think they know without actual experience.

Superb interview guys, Billy is such a legend, I was always fascinated how he could make his keyboards sound like guitars or a cross between guitar and keyboard. What a wonderful life so far. Hopefully we can look forward to a new Ultravox album soon And an interview with Midge? I'd love to see that!❤🤗

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

We've already interviewed Midge. Check it out ! kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6Vmr9Z7ZNeomaQ.html Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

I just wish Billy would of done more work, including newer material with Numan. Thought he was amazing on the Touring Principle line up.

@electroniccafemusic

6 ай бұрын

Billy's DNA is all over some classic work. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

While playing Astradyne in the car one day my sister commented that the lead guitarist was quite good. I had to explain that the person she was referring to was Billy Currie on keyboards.

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Love it! Thanks for watching the electronic cafe -Andy

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Exactly what i said to Billy. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Billie is an utter genius. Thank you for a fantastic interview.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Agreed and thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Great musician, delighted you got him, thanks!!

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you too!. Glad you enjoyed it!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Luke and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

One of my all time heroes!! thanks so much for this treasure of interview!! In my opinion, Systems of romance is one of the most important albums because it sorts of predicts the electronic sound to come, which John Foxx continues with Metamatic (Systems of romane part 2).. Billy Currie creates the soundscapes in almost all of those albums, with Ultravox, Gary Numan and Visage, besides his solo carrier, a multiinstrumentist, a part from keyboard wizard...

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thank you for the kind words my friend and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!. Thanks for your kind words. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

I am still listening to Ultravox 2 albums, almost every day. Ultravox was my first real love of music

@electroniccafemusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and importantly watching Electronic Cafe. MW

The first 3 Ultravox! albums are so different and are all so great. The 1st a Glam Rock album with fantastic violin work by Billy. The 2nd, a punk album, brilliant songs. The 3rd, a signpost to what was to come, New Romantics and electronic pop.

@electroniccafemusic

27 күн бұрын

100%. Thanks for commenting and for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

.We love you Billy... ❤😊

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Love Billy wish him midge Warren and chris would give it one more tour to say goodbye to the very loyal uvox fans 😮

@electroniccafemusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for comments + for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

those early ultravox albums are very similar to what magazine were also doing

@electroniccafemusic

9 ай бұрын

Great comment and thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Quality guys. Great to see Billy. Cheers.👍

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing + for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Excellent gentlemen, Billy as always brings new life to what it was like in both versions of the band. Can't wait for the second instalment.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for kind words and for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Found this video by accident ... and immediately changed my plans for the next half hour. I love all the bands he played for, fantastic music. With all the brilliant work he's done I still find it strange that he's something of a "hidden star". He deserves more recognition and honour!

@electroniccafemusic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks your comments and glad you found us. Please subscribe and share . . . we have loads of great content. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Great interview. Had me rummaging through my LP’s trying to find HaHaHa… oh well… off to eBay!

@electroniccafemusic

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words + for watching Electronic Cafe. Good luck with HaHaHa. MW

I once sat and chatted and drank beer with Billy after a Wang Chung / Alan Darby show at the Marquee. Absolute top bloke

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Haha. Yes, top bloke indeed. Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Awesome and your right Billy is a top bloke! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

I always have time for Billy. Great interview, and I'm excited for Part 2!

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Many thanks for kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thank you for the =kind words and watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

20:20 Middle section of "Someone Else's Clothes" that he was talking about (they played the chorus instead..) kzread.info/dash/bejne/pY6XtKepYMafcs4.html

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing + for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

That's a good ass music God to me.Billy is. The real life super hero of music. His music is saving the world with out fighting singing both make people very helpful to live ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@electroniccafemusic

7 ай бұрын

So true. Thanks for your sharing and for watching the Electronic Cafe. MW

Systems of Romance is one of the greatest albums of all time. I would love to see a project with Billy and John together again. I think that the stuff John is doing with the Maths would only be enhanced by Billy's input. Sadly, any such project would have to be without Chris Cross, who passed away this year.

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Indeed. yes, great comment. Thanks for watching + supporting Electronic Cafe. MW

Brilliant interview!. So great to hear Billy. Fortunate to have attended 2 of the 4 shows at the Paradise in Boston March 1979. The most impressive live band I've ever seen. It was like a light went on in a way similar to what the Beatles did. Seemed to us like the dawn of a whole new movement in rock with the Synths and electric violin being used in ways as powerful as the heaviest rock guitar(s) and more exotic!!! The other cool thing was the contrast of the controlled tightness of the band yet many moments where it sounded like the music was going off the edge which created so much excitement and danger! Loved the growling synths.. Couldn't wait to hear studio versions of the newer songs ( He's a Liquid /Radio Beach/ Touch and Go) shame it didn't happen. Became a personal mission to create something inspired by that magic!! Thanks Billy!

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Great comments. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the kind words and of course for watching Electronic Cafe. Glad you enjoyed. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Great comments and thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

I stumbled on this Video,thanks to me listening to some of Ultravox last night. After watching,listening,i suddenly thought,hmm,i wonder what Billys done of late,what is he up to these days,so i typed in Billy Currie Interview and i chose to watch this.I watched both parts. I enjoyed them,you both did a very good job,it was good,easy goin Interview. 👏Billys a great guy!. 😎

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words and glad you found us. Please subscribe to the Electronic Cafe as we have loads of electronic content. MW

@good_old_80s_90s

3 ай бұрын

@@electroniccafemusic I`ve just subscribed and have given a 👍 😊

Fantastic, thanks lads amazing

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for supporting the Electronic Cafe. MW

Great video of billy currie 🎶

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Thank you again. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@ashfaq1999

3 ай бұрын

@@electroniccafemusic You’re Welcome 😊

Another superb legend interview . Interesting stories Love it guys!❤

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

this Man is the ultimate Legend in early Pioneering Electro Pop Music ???? What a Legend...???? Just to name a view Songs Vienna / Fade to Grey & Cars from Gary Numan and soo much more.....???? Cross Fade / Just for a Moment & Dislocation/ Mind of a Toy / Dancing with Tears in my Eyes / The Damned Dont Cry..........

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Agree 100%. A legend. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx

11 ай бұрын

... the outstanding synth solo on Numan's bizarre version of 'On Broadway'....

Looks great for 73.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Indeed he does. A great man. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Wow what a great surprise, Billy Currie, thanks so much guys, a real treat to watch, still got my fingers crossed for john foxx !

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks Raymond and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Pan Billy Currie powinien dostać nagrodę na Soundedit w Łodzi w Polsce. ❤❤😊

@electroniccafemusic

8 ай бұрын

Indeed. 100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Genius , love anything of the new wave movement.

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

100%. Me too. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@geezerbloke08

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure guys, keep up the good work Seen pretty much all of the bands live at some point. Classix nouveaux at the dominion 1980 my stand out gig , support act Blue Zoo.

A fascinating and compelling interview .Billy is true legend a big part of the jigsaw and a really lovely fella to boot. Love from Reg Plasma x

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Spot on Sir. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Reg and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

Love it guys.... ❤😊

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith - much appreciated. MW

Thank you for uncoving these lost histories.

@electroniccafemusic

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you for comments and for supporting Electronic Cafe. MW

Great work again boys

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir and or watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

Brilliant. Such a joy to listen to 😊

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Danke,für dieses tolle Interview.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Wern't they just amazing times to be a teenager. I spent every penny on decent synth vinyl... instead of school lunches!

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Haha. Great comments. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@michaellorenzen8200

11 ай бұрын

great choice ! I hope you still have some

@theoriginalbluey

11 ай бұрын

I do! Over 15,000 now, I have tried really hard to keep my collections as mint as possible too! @@michaellorenzen8200

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

they were the best times! thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Brilliant stuff - again

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

Still swapping passports with Jim Kerr. Good work fellas

@electroniccafemusic

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for supporting Electronic Cafe. MW

What an interesting guy .

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Indeed. We loved speaking to Billy. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

loved so many things Billy has been involved with.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Agree. total legend in my eyes. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Fantastic

@electroniccafemusic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Great show guys, looking forward to part 2, it is nice to see and hear these artists of a much loved era of music, cheers fella's.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Brian. Thanks for your kind words and support + for always watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Brian and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

Absolutely brilliant 👏

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Great interview - you've had some good scoops lately - keep it up. Any chance to get some of these synth greats show some of their tricks?

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. More to come. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Simon we are hoping to announce some more scoops soon! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Brilliant, lads!

@electroniccafemusic

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@GNeuman

10 ай бұрын

@@electroniccafemusic just finished part 2. Fantastic interview with Billy. 👍👍👍

Enjoyed your chat with one of the greatest, always humble in the background making magic sounds. 🙂

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

100% agree and thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe- Andy

I love the original Ultravox, the second line up not quite so much. I have been listening to them since the start and still to this day. Love Visage too some great great tunes on the two album's, Interesting interview.

@electroniccafemusic

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!. Thanks for your comments and for watching the Electronic Cafe. MW

@sejautie

3 ай бұрын

Jf left wasn't doing well no record deal that's says it all owned money Steve shearers left? Midge came in made Ultravox better even better vocals?

Ultravox Mark I were, and are, a very special band. They hit true success chart wise in their later incarnation, but that never appealed to me beyond their first album, Vienna. Shame we didn't get to hear about what it was like being produced by Brian Eno on the debut album.

@electroniccafemusic

2 ай бұрын

Maybe next time. Thanks for comments + supporting Electronic Cafe. Much appreciated. MW

I have been waiting for this for years!!!!

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Pleased you enjoyed. Part 2 is coming soon. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

glad we delivered for you, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

Fascinating interview incredibly talented muscian

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks for watching the Electronic `Cafe -Andy

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Absolute hero.

@electroniccafemusic

3 ай бұрын

100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

Great 'long form' interview/conversation about an incredible career. I saw Ultravox Mk 2 at Manchester Apollo in May 1984. The gig mostly went well enough although there was some problem / on stage hiccup (with the synth programming..?) and one track off the new Lament album couldn't be played, which was frustrating. Tbh I hadn't been completely sold on the overall direction of Lament - I'd always liked their choppier tracks. However later that same summer I discovered Ultravox Mk I's albums HaHaHa and Systems of Romance in a small record shop in a nearby town, and they completely blew me away. I remember hoping that a return to working with Conny Plank would make the much anticipated 1986 album more like the Mk 1 / early Mk 2 stuff, but (imho) I found the W.Cann-less U-Vox album very disappointing, and I stopped following them after that. For me a track that only made the B side of the Vienna single, Passionate Reply, somehow epitomises Mk 2 at their best, because it carries with it the best of Mk 1.

@electroniccafemusic

6 ай бұрын

Great comments, thanks. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@johntimberlake2958

6 ай бұрын

@@electroniccafemusic My pleasure. Keep up the good work!

He's turned into Mr Grimsdale

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@johnstairs

10 ай бұрын

Very good also Peter Glazer from Crackerjack

Billy Currie is Ultravox !

@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx

11 ай бұрын

Well, he didn't sing and I don't think he wrote lyrics. Still a fabulous musician though.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

His DNA is always in the sound, whatever the incarnation. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Billy's DNA is always there in whatever he partakes in. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@michaellorenzen8200

11 ай бұрын

sorry I disagree Warren Cann is ULTRAVOX and John Foxx is it's vocalist that's my opinion 😊

@paulbanner9612

11 ай бұрын

@@michaellorenzen8200 Stevie shears 👍👍

I really wish the original lineup would get back together & play the first 3 albums in their entirety maybe at Glastonbury?? Imagine that?? 🤔👌👌

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Wow, Imagine that!. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

yup that would be amazing! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe- Andy

@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx

11 ай бұрын

Festivals are never the right venue for performances of albums. Most of the crowd would only know Vienna & Dancing...

@philthymiller

11 ай бұрын

@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx Any fan who loved the original lineup of Ultravox! & the first 3 albums definitely wouldn't be expecting Vienna trust me.

@ohcrikey9560

11 ай бұрын

@@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx he's referring to Ultravox Mk1.

Outstanding interview. I look forward to Part 2! Anyone know how Chris Cross is these days? I had heard acouple of years ago of serious health issues, but haven't ever heard anymore. Hope he is well. Like someone else said, Warren would be a great interview--as would Chris.

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab6848

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

Really enjoyed this (and part 2) Can you get John Foxx on the show? I knew him (Dennis Leigh) when he taught Graphic Design, lovely chap.

@gingerfreak01

10 ай бұрын

In Leeds? My ex-drummer had him too.

@Thirdfish

10 ай бұрын

Yep at the Uni. Who was your drummer, I might know him/her. @@gingerfreak01

@gingerfreak01

10 ай бұрын

Karl (you understand if I don't give his surname). Tallish, blond hair, skinny - might even be you! If it is, how are you doing mate? @@Thirdfish

@Thirdfish

10 ай бұрын

@@gingerfreak01 To be honest I can't remember many from back then, Ricky the singer from Kaiser Chiefs was one I can remember though. What was the name of your band?

@gingerfreak01

10 ай бұрын

@@Thirdfish Ah, this would have been long before your time then. He'd be 53 now. He wasn't in our band at the time, he joined in the mid-90s.

Saluti dall' Italia, immenso billy, in attesa di nuovi lavori soliti e con Ultravox 🤝🔝

@electroniccafemusic

5 ай бұрын

Greetings from the U.K. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

i would love to see billy play the the new 3rd wave syth

@electroniccafemusic

8 ай бұрын

I believe anything would sound good in Billy's hands. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

The great Billy Currie, maybe try catching up with Chris Cross as well!

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for swatching Electronic Cafe. MW

@babylonsburning1

28 күн бұрын

@@electroniccafemusic I hear Chris Cross died in March. Do you know if this true? Ure said it on April fool's day.

Im surprised that The Stranglers weren't mentioned as having a keyboard right up front in a "PUNK" band plus Dave Greenfield looked like he was a member out of Jethro Tull

@electroniccafemusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and watching Electronic Cafe. MW

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@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe.MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks Dalida !

proper yorkshire accent too :)

@electroniccafemusic

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

@andymcnab5620

11 ай бұрын

thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy