"The money comes in with the big campaign and that I find frustrating. T'Pau: 04:19 : Spotify Amazon: 4 : Wing & A Prayer. [9] It gave me the idea of writing her story within the wider Frankenstein tale. I then turned those noises into words which took about a week to get right. In the years after T'Pau's split in 1992, Decker continued to occasionally perform as a solo artist. In 1982 Carol attended a Katz gig where Ronnie threw his guitar into the audience, which hit Carol and cut her finger. Background [ edit] Singer Carol Decker said of the authorship and composition of the selection: "Some of the things that I was particularly upset about was the 80s classical concert. T'Pau is a late 1980s pop group led by singer Carol Decker. The song would peak at No.4 and, on the back of being picked for a jeans commercial, finally made the same position back home in September 1987. Ronnie Rogers (I) Actor Composer Soundtrack IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Ronnie Rogers is known for Laura Bell Bundy: Drop on By (2010), Brooks & Dunn: Only in America (2009) and T'Pau: Bridge of Spies (1987). Ronnie Rogers Past members Tim Burgess Michael Chetwood Paul Jackson Taj Wyzgowski Dean Howard Jez Ashurst Dave Hattee Dan McKinna Website http://www.tpau.co.uk/ T'Pau/tpa/are an English popgroup formed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, led by singer Carol Decker. Around the same time, it emerged that she had also grown frustrated at a lack of airplay for her band's new material, as many radio stations were only interested in playing T'Pau's classic hits. We had nothing left to give each other, Carol said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "Fortunately, we got it wrapped up just in time. "The funniest moment came when Dylan told me that he and Scarlett had six years experience between them at college. The next release, China in Your Hand, failed to chart in the US but became the 600th UK number one and was top of the chart on the week of the Kings Cross fire. The rap was the idea of Andy Piercy, our then producer. Decker still makes appearances on TV shows, including Hit Me, Baby, One More Time; Just the Two of Us; Never Mind the Buzzcocks and The Weakest Link. Almost all of them have been postponed, not cancelled, so hopefully Ill get to see my fans and I can earn a living again when it all comes back to me. "We're Part Of The 80s Fabric": Carol Decker And Ronnie Rogers Talk T'Pau Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers of T'Pau talk about career highs, overlooked songs, and the eclecticism at the. He was right about Valentine. I was filled with abject horror at that idea, so was starting to panic., A band was swiftly pulled together for the set, which ended with Carol and Ronnie being signed on the spot. The LP, released in 1988, stalled at number four on the British chart, and its follow-up, The Promise, barely made the Top Ten in 1991. [6] Due to the exposure, the song was re-released in the UK that same month; this time it became a hit, equaling the US peak of No. Their debut album, Bridge of Spies (simply called T'Pau in the US), also reached number 1 and went quadruple platinum in the UK. Red is the fourth studio album by British pop-rock group T'Pau, which was released by Gnatfish in 1998. 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March 13, 1959), keyboard player Michael Chetwood (b. August 26, 1954), bassist Paul Jackson (b. August 8, 1961), and drummer Tim Burgess (b. October 6, 1961). The knock-backs from the labels were never constructive, she says. They have two children, Scarlett (born 1998) and Dylan (born 2002), and married in 2006. Ronnie Rogers. But she and Ronnie had also split by then and the collection was essentially a solo project. Carol Decker. Ronnie and I are really eclectic writers, which some people think is brilliant, but others especially in America struggled with, says Carol. Another greatest hits release appeared in 1997, and Decker reformed the band with a new line-up in 1998, for the release of a new studio album, Red. So I started it: It was a theme she had / On a scheme he had / Told in a foreign land. The message, basically, is be careful what you wish for. T'Pau: 04:06 . Now we both feel in perfect health. I did London Coliseum last autumn and Leeds Millennium Square with a 75-piece orchestra. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. Decker still performs under the name T'Pau at solo shows and 1980s nostalgia concerts, and in 2013 she reunited with original band member and co-songwriter Ronnie Rogers for a 25th-anniversary UK tour.[5]. The songs were all there but the band just werent cutting it.. I sometimes get frustrated that people focus so much on China In Your Hand but its great to be remembered in such a fickle business. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. We lived and wrote music together above the Pengwern boat club in Shrewsbury for seven years. With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. I knew following up Bridge Of Spies was going to be hard, but I am proud of Rage and, certainly initially, wasnt particularly worried by it not doing as well. The audience reaction is irreplaceable but putting it bluntly, thats how I earn my money. He is a composer, known for Table 19 (2017), Sisters (2015) and Black Mirror (2011). I would actually pick Only A Heartbeat from The Promise as my favourite TPau song ever.. But, for some reason, the public didnt take to subsequent songs as much, even though we felt as strongly about them.. We were treated like children by our management wed even left our stuff out there, expecting to return! Ronnie doesnt know why they werent involved in the decision, but believes it was just how new bands climbing up the ladder were treated back then. The inspiration for China in Your Hand came from Frankensteins creator, Mary Shelley. In 2008, as part of the "Here and Now" 80s tour, Decker performed at her home town of Shrewsbury for the first time since the 1980s in front of a crowd of over 9,000. In the summer of 2003 Carol appeared in the all-star, all-female hit show, Mums The Word in Londons West End. But playing the shows isnt just about having fun. Im so impressed with my children. In the years after T'Pau's split in 1992, Decker continued to occasionally perform as a solo artist. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. T'Pau: I Will Be with You: Directed by Brian Grant. Bridge of Spies produced a number of smaller hits which made it to at least the UK Top 40, including the singles "Valentine" (UK #9), "Sex Talk" (a new recording of early flop single, "Intimate Strangers") (UK #23), and "I Will Be With You" (UK #14).[3]. Discover Red by T'Pau released in 1998. 2, Time for Dreaming: 45 of the World's Greatest Love Songs, The Best 80s Album in the WorldEver! Im a bit long in the tooth for crazy make-up but I wanted to show my appreciation so I wore it; I was a bit worried I might look like I was in the circus. "But it was quite funny. Then one day I saw this documentary about Mary Shelley. Ronnie Rogers [T'Pau] Top Songs as Writer #1: "Heart and Soul" by T'Pau #2: "China in Your Hand" by T'Pau #3: "Valentine" by T'Pau #4: "I Will Be with You" by T'Pau #5: "Whenever You Need Me" by T'Pau #6: "Secret Garden" by T'Pau #7: "Sex Talk" by T'Pau #8: "Only the Lonely" by T'Pau #9: "Road to Our Dream" by T'Pau #10: "Valentine" by T'Pau. "The creative side is wonderful but the promotion is harder.. But we did some tricks, gave it a false ending in the middle to get people clapping, and finished the chorus with the title again, as Id heard in a Howard Jones song, No One Is to Blame. We had all of the symptoms except for the high temperature. They played me China in Your Hand and thats what brought me out of it. The 30th anniversary edition of Bridge of Spies is out now. As the first T'Pau album since 1991's The Promise, Red features singer Carol Decker as the only member from the original line-up. Four subsequent singles from the album entered at least the Top 20, though none broke in the U.S. charts. Dan D. Derby (The Skater) (1977) was covered in Dan D. Derby by Freddy Quinn (1981) Discussion. Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching #4 after being featured on a Pepe Jeans advertisement; it repeated the feat in the UK Singles Chart some months later. Scarlett is a big fan of the American make-up artist Jeffree Star and she bought me some of his cosmetics. [9], On its release, Dave Ling of Classic Rock wrote, "Sonically, T'Pau still favour smooth, occasionally faceless walls of melody best exemplified on 'Now That You're Gone' and 'Make Love to Me'. I didnt start singing professionally until I was 22. I toured it up and down the UK, and then I went across Europe with Status Quo and I left her behind when she was six months old. It was re-recorded for the single version and Carol explained to me why: We recorded the song in one passionate take and we were happy with it for the album. "Although Ive had a blessed 30-year run, Im in TPau not the Rolling Stones, so I dont have a private island and I cant just kick back. So we went to the Workhouse Studio in London and re-recorded it as faithful to the production as possible in a three-minute format. Well, four minutes and five seconds actually, Roy Thomas Baker wasnt available so as Ronnie and Tim worked into the wee small hours to get it right, we agreed they should get the production credit. That looks like it will be next year. [3] The following year, the band had their biggest hit with the ballad, "China in Your Hand", which spent five weeks at Number 1 in the UK chart,[3] and also claimed the top slot in several European countries, but made little impact in the United States. T'Pau: 03:26 : Amazon: 5 : Road to Our Dream. The single artwork was designed by graphic designer Adrian Fry. The cups were paper thin and so fragile when you held it in your hand. It was a bad call. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1987. It was so beautiful and fragile, so it gave me the idea for that line about what dreams are like: Dont push too far / Your dreams are china in your hand.. Ronnie Rogers was a guitarist with a band called The Katz. I had to hide from the tabloids the next day. [1][2] Decker recorded Red between December 1997 to July 1998 at Roundhouse Studios in London. Id dicked around, fluffed my A-levels, bumbled my way into art school, and ended up singing in a friends band. In 1982 Carol attended a Katz gig where Ronnie threw his guitar into the audience, which hit Carol and cut her finger. I did a few last year. T'Pau: 03:34 : Spotify Amazon: 2 : Only the Lonely. 10 in the UK, earning a silver disc. . You must be logged in to comment. "The band has been going for more than 30. They have had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK, and several hits in the United States and Europe. In 1988 they released their second album Rage, which peaked at No. Flame-haired singer Carol Decker has created a lockdown video to accompany their latest single Be Wonderful, which was filmed by her two children, Scarlett and Dylan, who are media students. X Factor asked me to go on Xtra Factor but Gary Barlow refused to face me. Then we got dropped by the record company and everything just ground to a halt. Tim Burgess / Carol Decker . Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. Carol, who met Prince Charles and Princess Diana during the late 1980s when her band became the biggest in Britain, said she was proud of her two children. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. To. Guitarist Dean Howard has toured and recorded with Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As the The Virgin Anthology attests, however, Decker and Rogers assurance was well-founded. Former guitarist Ronnie Rogers is currently in the band The Ronaldos. See full bio Born: March 13, 1959 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Table 19 Soundtrack (2017) In 1997, after finding new management, she formed a new line-up of T'Pau in order to begin touring again. 1988 saw the release of their second album Rage which produced the hit single "Secret Garden". Nevertheless, this is a solid enough comeback album. I was very taken with Carols voice, so we struck a kind of agreement and the first thing I did was fire most of the band, revealed Chris in an interview with Q magazine. We couldnt smell, we had no sense of taste and we had sore throats. Our manager came backstage and told me I was a very lucky girl, recalls Carol. Id only seen the clonky Hammer horror Frankenstein film all that bolt-in-the neck business but Id always been fascinated by how prophetic Shelleys story was, that idea of man playing God. Contact, 2023Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft, This page was last modified 28.03.2011 00:31:55, Dean Howard (b. As the only original member, Decker originally considered touring under her own name, but was advised that using the T'Pau name would generate more recognition. [2] Prior to deciding on this name, they were called Talking America on early demos sent to record and publishing companies. We wrote all the songs and royalties still trickle in now but a millionaire Im not.. After touring with Bryan Adams and Nik Kershaw, the band added another guitarist, Dean Howard, and recorded their second album, Rage. In 2007, marking the 20th anniversary of T'Pau's initial success, Ron Rogers and Carol Decker released the new single, "Just Dream", exclusively as an internet download. Bryan Adams bought us champagne TPau in 1988. The kids think me and Ronnie are a pair of old boomers who dont know what were talking about. Ronnie. We also had a bit of a comedy element to it because people are going stir crazy. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. "[11] Heather Phares of AllMusic stated, "The group's smooth pop sounds remain intact on songs like 'With a Little Luck,' 'Now That You're Gone,' 'Giving Up the Ghost,' and 'Let It All Fall.'[10]. After being spotted by former Curiosity Killed The Cat manager, Chris Cooke, he offered to oversee Carols career. Discover The Virgin Anthology by T'Pau released in 2017. These cover versions originally formed part of the band's live set to enable Decker to leave the stage to change her costume, and were subsequently released as CD single bonus tracks. In fact, the classic 80s power ballad was to mark a commercial peak, and the groups US career was already starting to unravel. To me, it was just another song it didnt sound like it had a chorus either. We had to watch telly in sleeping bags. T'Pau: Bridge of Spies: Directed by Jay Brown. The final eight shows on the Pleasure & Pain Tour had to be cancelled in early March after Decker suffered damage to her voice while suffering from bronchitis. "We had to do a download video and my two kids have both done creative media courses at college so we asked them to make it.. They recruited guitarist Taj Wyzgowski, bass player Paul Jackson, keyboard player Michael Chetwood and London-born drummer, Tim Burgess to form TPau. Their debut album, Bridge Of Spies, was released in September of 1987 and the first single from it was Heart and Soul which reached number four in both the UK and the US. The album, which was released in September 1998, was supported by a thirty-six date tour named "The Red Tour". | Ronnie Rogers - producer (tracks 3, 9) Simon Dawson, Feddy de Faye, Alan Jenkins, Roberto Pieroni . Other Top 20 hits followed: Valentine, I Will Be with You, Secret Garden and Whenever You Need Me but then it all went wrong. All tracks are written by Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers, except "This Girl" written by T'Pau. We have 18 shows in Germany with orchestra, choir and full band, mded by the singer and musician John Miles. Then I met Ronnie. Heart and Soul is the debut single by British pop rock ensemble T'Pau, released in 1987 from their debut album Bridge of Spies. She and fellow founding member Ronnie Rogers had worked with other members of T'Pau to write a few new songs just before lockdown. A compilation album, Heart and Soul The Very Best of T'Pau, was released in 1993 and reached the UK Top 40. Doing those shows with an orchestra are amazing. We screamed the place down backstage. Their first hit was the 1987 release "Heart and Soul". I was very depressed for several years but I brought myself back from the brink. He was grumpy because he was getting into his zone before the gig or shagging his girlfriend but he bought us lots of champagne afterwards, bless him. Now you can create a record in your own bedroom, but it just wasnt like that back then., The investment paid off with the 10-song set, which was given a deluxe edition reissue in 2015, proving to be a multi-platinum smash and containing the song Carol is most proud of: Heart And Soul, which was picked as TPaus first single. I remember holding this cup up to the light, and seeing this Japanese ladys face in the bottom. Named after a Vulcan character from the Star Trek TV series, the pop-anthem band T'Pau formed in 1986 around vocalist Carol Decker (b. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. Its part of the fabric of the 80s and you have to respect that.. Taj Wyzgowski. ". Its still a little poignant for me even today to discuss all the potential that was in front of us, says Carol Decker, who fronted TPau with her boyfriend, Ronnie Rogers. Later the same year she appeared in the film Nine Dead Gay Guys as the wife of Stephen Berkoff. Learn how your comment data is processed. Everything was too rushed. Tensions were also mounting with the continued attention on Carol as the face of the band. It was a similar story elsewhere too, but the strength of the bands songs cut through in Europe, where programmers had less influence on the charts. We could tell there was something about it too, even as a four-track demo., In 1986, the pair was invited to perform a three-song showcase at Nomis Rehearsal Studios, in front of Siren Records bosses, after the duos new manager, Chris Cook, had secured a hearing. When we offered a critique they really had their noses out of joint. [4] The compilation's title was based on the band's successful debut single "Heart and Soul". Read Full Biography. That meant she would be unable to make a living without her normal fees for performing. T'Pau /tpa/ are an English pop group formed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, led by singer Carol Decker. Quickly signed to Virgin's Siren subsidiary, the group released their debut single, "Heart and Soul," in early 1987 with little fanfare. [5] But in the United States, the song received heavy airplay, and the Pepe Jeans advertisement enabled it to reach No. Its definitely being put that back. In 2015, freshly reunited professionally with Ronnie, TPau released Pleasure And Pain, which received a strong critical response and solid sales, sparking a ferocious touring schedule that the band maintains to this day.