Our management was clear that we had to keep the ball rolling, says Carol. All tracks are written by Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers, except "This Girl" written by T'Pau. Carol said the closure of concert venues had wrecked her bands schedule for 2020 and they were unlikely to perform now until the end of the year at the very earliest. They get really sniffy when we suggested something. Later the same year she appeared in the film Nine Dead Gay Guys as the wife of Stephen Berkoff. The bands first appearance on the classic BBC TV show Top Of The Pops would, Carol believes, lead to stateside promoters turning away from the group. "But it was quite funny. So we had a lot of fun but we had our never-work-with-your-family moments.. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. TPaus new single will be released on May 8 and the band are hoping to contact people who run 1980s websites and blogs so that they can promote it. She said: Three of my friends have suffered from the coronavirus. And Carol, from Shrewsbury, revealed that the lockdown video had a personal edge because she believed she and her husband Richard, a chef, might have suffered a mild dose of Covid-19. Now former Midlands rock band TPau are going it alone by releasing music without the help of a record company. Learn all about Ronnie Rogers on AllMusic. Ronnie and I are really eclectic writers, which some people think is brilliant, but others especially in America struggled with, says Carol. China In Your Hand was the bands second single. [5] But in the United States, the song received heavy airplay, and the Pepe Jeans advertisement enabled it to reach No. We screamed the place down backstage. With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. We built it around ourselves, with the right intentions, but wed do it very differently today.. "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. Discover Sex Talk by T'Pau released in 2007. Once wed filmed it, wed ping it back and forth to Ronnie, who lives in Wales.. I still cant believe how huge China got. I did London Coliseum last autumn and Leeds Millennium Square with a 75-piece orchestra. You have to rely on your social media. 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. The third album The Promise followed in 1991: it peaked at No. The resulting album, Bridge of Spies (self-titled T'Pau for its American release), shot straight to number one in England. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Ronnie Rogers Real Name: Randall Jay Rogers Profile: American country singer and songwriter, born in Nashville, Tennessee. Im Irish-Liverpudlian stock so its in our blood to reach for the bottle. She gained control fairly quickly and soon launched a solo career. It produced the UK Top 20 single "Secret Garden", though chart returns were diminishing by this point, and two following singles earned very modest success. I hadn't been a mum before. We did a reunion tour in 2013 and it was always the highlight. 3: The Biggest Club Anthems of All Time, Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1985-1989, Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1987, Renaissance Records, Inc.: Spring Sampler, 1997, Heart and Soul: The Very Best of T'Pau [Renaissance], In the Air Tonight: Virgin's Greatest Hits, Living in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits, Vol. The actual China line this sounds terrible but I had this flimsy tea set from Ronnies mum, whod always give us crockery and duvets. T'Pau: Sex Talk: Directed by Brian Grant. The band T'Pau formed in 1986 in Shropshire, taking their name from a Vulcan priestess by the same name in the Star Trek films. Goodbye Summer: ATO Records 2013 Fall Music Sampler, Drew's Famous Instrumental Country Collection, Vol. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. 26 August 1954, Telford) Keyboardist, Paul Jackson (b. . I started to sing a melody over it, the wafty vocal and came up with more than an ocean keeps us apart. The lyrics were about when I went on holiday with my parents and Ronnie couldnt come. Now we both feel in perfect health. The band was earning a strong reputation as a live act and was soon on tour with Nik Kershaw. T'Pau: 03:58 . 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. Ronnie Rogers. Discover Heart and Soul: The Very Best of T'Pau [Renaissance] by T'Pau released in 1996. Its in a lovely spot, in the middle of a quarry, so we could record until God knows when, and use the social club for gigs. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Their debut single and first hit was the 1987 release "Heart and Soul". The breakdown of the band also coincided with the breakdown of her relationship with Rogers. Because of lockdown, we had to film at home using whatever props we could. Rogers, R.Rodgers, R.Rogers, Rodgers, Roger, Rogers, Rogers, R., Rogers, Ronald, Roland Rogers, Ron Rodgers, Ronald Phillip Rogers, Ronald Rogers, Ronnie Rodgers, Ronnie Rogers [a271215] "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.. It was a bit out on a limb from everything else too, but, picking a song on its merit, it was the obvious one to choose. Radio stations in the States now struggled to categorize the group, who refused to slot neatly into segregated playlist policies. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. In Groups: T'Pau. They actually say they can't, and then the younger stations play the younger artists, the hip stations. The audience reaction is irreplaceable but putting it bluntly, thats how I earn my money. Dan D. Derby (The Skater) (1977) was covered in Dan D. Derby by Freddy Quinn (1981) Discussion. 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. British guitarist and songwriter, born 13 March 1959 in Shrewsbury, UK. We were marketed as a pop band and so their approach was simply to milk everything until it all dried up. Decker still performs under the name T'Pau at solo shows and 1980s nostalgia concerts, and in 2013 she reunited with original bandmember and co-songwriter Ronnie Rogers for a 25th anniversary UK tour. You never really know why one song does it. 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. You have to roll with the punches, and the big budgets are gone, but I mix those large retro shows with smaller sets and acoustic tours. . We didnt think about it too much, says Ronnie. I didnt think more about it until we were in America recording our debut album, Bridge of Spies. She used it as an opportunity to get backstage and meet Ronnie, whom she fancied. 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. The songs were all there but the band just werent cutting it.. 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. Ronnie Rogers was a guitarist with a band called The Katz. Then we got dropped by the record company and everything just ground to a halt. Valentine, the bands third hit single, finally lived up to its potential by making the UK No.9. She successfully poached him for her own band, but just three weeks later, the band split. T'Pau: 03:26 : Amazon: 5 : Road to Our Dream. Ronnies mother gave us a china tea-set and if you lifted the cups up to the light you can see a womans face in the bottom. Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers of TPau talk about career highs, overlooked songs, and the eclecticism at the heart of the band. We had this great producer, Roy Thomas Baker, who had worked with Queen and The Cars, and was used to working on a huge scale. 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. The record was not a commercial success, but T'Pau have continued to perform live on a semi-regular basis. With each rejection, it was getting a bit much. Carol added that she hoped people in the region would download the single in May and check out the video online. As the The Virgin Anthology attests, however, Decker and Rogers assurance was well-founded. Their first hit was the 1987 release "Heart and Soul". They enjoyed their biggest hit 33 years ago when China In Your Hand became an international smash. Ronnie and I are no longer together were both happily married to other people, with kids but I still perform, and when I get back into that past, its like Im another Carol. 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. But pressure to keep the momentum building forced the band back into the studio to complete the work for their second album, Rage. Ronnie Rogers - producer (tracks 3, 9) Simon Dawson, Feddy de Faye, Alan Jenkins, Roberto Pieroni . 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. Background. I was beside myself with joy when we flew out, recalls Carol. Two singles "With a Little Luck" and "Giving Up the Ghost" were released from the album. With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. After a farewell tour, T'Pau broke up, and Decker began a solo career soon after. Despite this, the 11-song collection went platinum, and features in its entirety on Disc Three of The Virgin Anthology. 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. Be the first to comment on this artist! Scarlett is a big fan of the American make-up artist Jeffree Star and she bought me some of his cosmetics. Discover The Virgin Anthology by T'Pau released in 2017. Quickly signed to Virgin's Siren subsidiary, the group released their debut single, "Heart and Soul," in early 1987 with little fanfare. So what do you do when it seems things cant get any worse? You just dont mess those sorts of people about, says Carol. "Well never know whether it was the virus because we didnt get tested. I got home one day and Carol had this quiet sketch she'd written on the piano. Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. That looks like it will be next year. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. He was right about Valentine. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. 13 March 1959, Shrewsbury) Rhythm Guitarist/Songwriter, Tim Burgess (b. This makes the song, in its initial studio form, impossible to perform live without additional backup singers. T'Pau: 03:34 : Spotify Amazon: 2 : Only the Lonely. Speaking to uDiscover, Carol admits she was starting to get rattled by the relentless round of rejection. Former guitarist Ronnie Rogers is currently in the band The Ronaldos. All the press was slanted towards a Smash Hits audience and, with hindsight, that didnt help. Explore Ronnie Rogers's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. They storyboarded the video before filming. Singer Carol Decker said of the authorship and composition of the selection: Ron had just bought a new keyboard with a built in sequencer, so he was just trying to get used to the gizmos in it and while messing around with the sequencer he started the bum bum buh buh bum bum bum of the bass riff. T'Pau: Composer : 2017 : Table 19: Oberhofer's Ultimate Wedding Mixtape: Oberhofer: Composer : 2017 . T'Pau: 04:13 : Amazon: 2 : Valentine. "The creative side is wonderful but the promotion is harder.. They have had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK, and several hits in the United States and Europe. I put things up things that make me laugh on Twitter. Learn how your comment data is processed. We lived and wrote music together above the Pengwern boat club in Shrewsbury for seven years. The pair blocked the suggestion, which they now describe as a big mistake. 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. 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. Instead, Decker often performs what she calls a "basic" version,[4] explaining to Songfacts: "I rap the first two verses then cut to the melody for the verse before the chorus. I didnt start singing professionally until I was 22. But playing the shows isnt just about having fun. Discover Red by T'Pau released in 1998. The strain of being in a successful band, and the inevitable clashes with the other band members who wanted an ever-increasing slice of the pie took their toll. Weve definitely recovered from something.. [2021]. 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. [6] Prior to deciding on this name, they were called Talking America on early demos sent to record and publishing companies. We put the band together around us, says Carol. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. We wrote all the songs and royalties still trickle in now but a millionaire Im not.. Table 19: Oberhofer's Ultimate Wedding Mixtape, Put Your Hands Up, Vol. [4], In a 2011 interview with Old School - Back to the 80s, Decker spoke of the album, "I would've loved to have gotten the same level of success again [with Red]. Pair blocked the suggestion, which they now describe as a live act and soon! Playlist policies, Feddy de Faye, Alan Jenkins, Roberto Pieroni when i went on holiday with my and! 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