Private Lives – Memory Of Your Name (Extended Version) (UK 12″)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1982

“Memory of Your Name” was the third single released by British New Wave group Private Lives.

“Memory of Your Name”, released on Chrysalis Records was released on 13 August 1982. The lineup on the single featured John Adams on vocals and drums, John Reed on bass, and Rick Lane on keyboards, with guest appearances by Simon Climie on guitar and Guy Baker on brass. It was produced by Tony Visconti. The band gathered a strong live following, but poor record sales led to them being dropped by the label and the band breaking up.

“Memory of Your Name” did not appear on the band’s only LP “Prejudice And Pride”.

SIDE A:
Memory Of Your Name (Extended Version) 6:40

SIDE B:
Memory Of Your Name (Dub) 6:40
Swim Away 3:37

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Chrysalis – CHS 12 2628
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM
Country: UK
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic
Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

CREDITS:
Bass –  John Reid (4)
Brass – Andy Hamilton (7)Guy BarkerSpike*
Guitar – Simon Climie
Keyboards – Rick Lane
Producer – Tony Visconti
Vocals, Drums – John Adams (3)

NOTES:
Produced At – Good Earth Studios
Lacquer Cut at – Trident Studios

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Pepe
Pepe
September 7, 2021 7:12 pm

This is 100% New Romantic goodness, the extended mix is much better than the 7” single version. I love obscure 80s posts!

Vanceman
September 4, 2021 4:51 pm

Loved this one (and it’s better than anything else on their one LP, which is more MOR than you might expect based on this single).

David G
David G
September 4, 2021 12:04 am

This is an interesting one. I’ve never heard it — or heard of the group — before, so it’s an exciting new thing for me. I love these totally obscure ’80s records you find for us!

Madison-cham
Madison-cham
September 3, 2021 11:02 pm

FINALLY! I love this song but I couldn’t find a decent copy of it…thanks

Daniel
Daniel
September 3, 2021 1:02 pm

That’s fantastic Paul! I love this band. Private Lives is a much underrated band. Their only album was never released on CD officially. There is only an unofficial release available as a very limited edition. I was lucky to get a copy. Thanks to you Paul and only you, we get these rare mixes in pristine quality. Am I wrong: your recent post of their single “Living in a world turned upside down” is no more available on BTG? Anyway thank you so much Paul. I really missed those totally obscure posts. I hope that more will follow. Even if… Read more »

Jeff
Jeff
Reply to  Daniel
September 3, 2021 3:51 pm

Missed you too Daniel. It’s not the same here without you. Have a wonderful weekend!

Jeff

Ian
Ian
September 3, 2021 11:43 am

Guy Barker is a trumpt player not a bassist.

Ian
Ian
Reply to  DjPaulT
September 6, 2021 5:30 am

So was mine…I mean’t trumpet. lol

Jeff
Jeff
September 3, 2021 11:43 am

Tony Visconti was the name that caught my eye here, Paul. Like Daniel, I love these obscure posts because it’s like hearing a new track for the first time from my favorite decade of music. And you can certainly pick them Paul. Absolutely fabulously!

Jeff

Martin Poppitt
Martin Poppitt
September 3, 2021 11:30 am

Thanks Paul – Love their album but didn’t know about this single. 👍🙂