THEM #2
With lead singer Paul Simons (note the extra S... so not that one), our next Them came from Cincinnati in 1962, naming themselves after the movie at the top of the page. They were originally called The Toquays, but changed to Them before Van Morrison's lot got big... after which they went by "It's Them" and TTHHEEMM. They went their separate ways in '67.
Them - A Girl Like You (not the Troggs song!)
THEM #3
"Angry Young Them", formed in Belfast in 1963 by Van The Man and his mates... although Mr. Morrison left Them in 1966 to plough his solo path. Originally known as The Gamblers, though they too chose the name Them in homage to the 50s horror movie.
Them had only two big UK hits: Baby, Please Don't Go and Here Comes The Night... though arguably their most famous tune was the b-side Gloria which was later covered by the Doors, Patti Smith and Jimi Hendrix. As a live band they were famous for going jazz and improvving around their songs, stretching them out and taking them in different directions every night.
THEM #4
British beat band who accompanied lead singer Shorty for this release in 1964...
Shorty & Them - Pills Or Love's Labours Lost
THEM #5
South African psychedelia from 1965...
Them - I Want To Be Rich Again
THEM #6
Argentinian blues rockers active around 1970...
THEM #7
Chilean death/thrash metal band active since 1987... and amazingly, these guys were the first Them to register their name on discogs.
THEM #8
California hip hop dudes who released their first album as Them before later changing their name to Themselves...
Them - Directions To My Special Place
THEM #9
With the obvious exception I have enjoyed every one of the first 6 songs. So far it's either #1 or #6, and #5 was none to shabby either.
ReplyDelete3. Having done my duty and interrupted my holiday purely to balance out Senhor Perverso I am now going back to enjoying myself
ReplyDeleteYour devotion to duty is to be applauded.
DeleteAs for #3 and #7 to #9, I am wondering why I insist on inflicting such drivel on my ears. What pleasure do get from this????????? And #9 has put Fennel off her breakfast
ReplyDeleteWhat's Van The Man ever done to you, George?
DeleteI have a plethora of VM albums, but that band just do nothing me
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