Post by ©KAJAMANIA Board Team (Slim K) on Mar 2, 2004 4:15:07 GMT -5
hi Kajamaniac's,here's a rare Limahl US. Promo, that was used to re-introduce him as an Solo Artist in 1985.
Limahl "US Promo Bio." '85 :
Through the years, the love song has been the most enduring and endearing pop music art form. At once a simple yet complex creation, a tuneful expression of personal emotion is a true creative challenge. Arriving in 1985 to meet this challenge is a new album written and performed by an exciting new musical talent -Limahl. Having achieved acclaim and success internationally during the past year and a half, Limahl now comes to America with Don't Suppose, his debut album for EMI America Records.
Born in London, Limahl's upbringing befitted a future entertainer. His earliest recollections as a child are of singing simple pop songs around the house. When he became old enough to have money, Limahl would regularly run down to the local music store to buy his favorite hit records.
"When other guys were playing football, "remembers Limahl, "I was playing records. That's all I wanted to do. Music, music, music..."
At eighteen, Limahl began singing and piano lessons, and soon after, hooked up with a theatrical agent. He soon landed a job as a "chorus boy" in a Christmas pantomime show, which eventually led to three tears of musical work in the theatre. But an ongoing desire to sing in a band convinced Limahl to place an ad in a British music newspaper -an ad that was answered by a group of magicians that became the band KajaGooGoo.
Following a year of writing and rehearsing, KajaGooGoo was signed to EMI records, which seven months later, released the bands first single, "Too Shy". The song became an overnight international smash, catapulting the band to instant stardom. However, that stardom was destined to become short lived. Three Top 10 singles later, internal and managerial differences followed, with the band and Limahl parting company, a surprising but ultimately positive turn of events.
"I had no hesitation", says Limahl of the decision, "I knew what I had to do. I had to go solo".
While writing material for his first album, Limahl attended a London play that had a great influence on the direction of his songwriting.
"When I came out, I suddenly remembered all those incredible feelings about love, and I just thought, 'I want to do love songs', because love is the things that moves you most in life. People give up their jobs, they give up their lives -people commit suicide over love. It is incredibly powerful".
Limahl's new songs eventually became his first solo album, Don't Suppose. From the subtle, and caressing vocals of "That Special Something", to the playful pop spirit of "Only for Love" to the gentle rolling rhythms of the title track, Don't Suppose is a ten song collection of love songs that are best described as contemporary, both musically and lyrically. Don't Suppose also contains the Giorgio Moroder-produced international hit single, "Never Ending Story", which hit the Top Five in every European country, selling over 1½ million copies.
Having now earned his reputation as a major star in the rest of the world, Limahl -"feeling fresh and ready to go" -today looks forward to achieving a similar stature here in the States.
"I think it's a very fortunate position to be in", says Limahl, who openly appreciates success and the many rewards that come with it. "I can't be away from Limahl for very long, but I don't mind it. It's a role I have always wanted to play. I love it".
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SLIM K
