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The Only Ones
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punk, new wave, punk rock, power pop, rock
The Only Ones are an influential English rock and roll band in the late 1970s who were associated with punk rock, yet straddled the musical territory in between punk, power pop and hard rock, with noticeable influences from psychedelia. They are best known for the song “Another Girl, Another Planet”.
The Only Ones were originally formed in August 1976 by Peter Perrett. Their first single “Lovers Of Today” was released through an independent record label (Vengeance) and was immediately made ‘Record of The Week’ by 3 of the 4 main music papers. A year later they signed to CBS. Their next single “Another Girl, Another Planet” was a very popular and influential song, and unquestionably the band’s best known work. An self-titled album was released in 1978 and was well received by reviewers and fans. Other albums were Even Serpents Shine (1979) and Baby’s Got A Gun (1980). In 1982 the band officially disbanded.
In subsequent years the band gained a fierce cult following and posthumously released records - live performances, BBC TV and radio shows, and compilations - now outnumber their official albums. Unusually, the Only Ones discs were never deleted from the CBS catalog, and remain in print today.
In 2007, the band’s original lineup reunited for a tour and over 30 years after their formation - made their live television debut performing “Another Girl Another Planet” and a new song called “Black Operations” on the first live episode of Later.
The Only Ones were originally formed in August 1976 by Peter Perrett. Their first single “Lovers Of Today” was released through an independent record label (Vengeance) and was immediately made ‘Record of The Week’ by 3 of the 4 main music papers. A year later they signed to CBS. Their next single “Another Girl, Another Planet” was a very popular and influential song, and unquestionably the band’s best known work. An self-titled album was released in 1978 and was well received by reviewers and fans. Other albums were Even Serpents Shine (1979) and Baby’s Got A Gun (1980). In 1982 the band officially disbanded.
In subsequent years the band gained a fierce cult following and posthumously released records - live performances, BBC TV and radio shows, and compilations - now outnumber their official albums. Unusually, the Only Ones discs were never deleted from the CBS catalog, and remain in print today.
In 2007, the band’s original lineup reunited for a tour and over 30 years after their formation - made their live television debut performing “Another Girl Another Planet” and a new song called “Black Operations” on the first live episode of Later.
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Prejjer wrote:
they sure as hell dont get many shouts. come on people, show one of the best pop rock bands out there some love!
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scheichyerbouti wrote:
the only ones are truly one of the greatest bands of all time
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Covetlover wrote:
the whole of the law is such a sweet song.
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davlyn123 wrote:
super
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rabidoveryou wrote:
Seeing them live tonight! :D
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littlebingo wrote:
Awesome band, even if my brother once said Peter Perret sounds 'like a drowning frog'
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DonEnzoM wrote:
Hey Marc! I miss you and your invisible elephants! Space travels in my head...
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AlbionsFossil wrote:
Miles from Nowhere and Big Sleep are two of my favorites but I like them all to be fair. It was great seeing them live at Leeds poly in 1979 (give or take a year it was along time ago)
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melodika wrote:
Even serpents shine is fine too! Someone who cares <3
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HaloModeD wrote:
Always rad.
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apuffycloud wrote:
their s/t is completely brilliant. The whole thing. Not just Another Girl, Another Planet. City of fun is probably my favorite song actually...
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Yoen88 wrote:
this is so good
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jaymurphy wrote:
Why is 'Why don't you kill yourself' so low!This has got to be one of the best bands live, honestly!
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insidesource wrote:
Totally unreal actually seeing OO live. I still can't believe it. Bloody brilliant.
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insidesource wrote:
Holy hell. I've just found out that the Only Ones are playing at the O2 Wireless Festival!
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drrbradford wrote:
G.C.S.E.s mean absolutely nothing nor do A-levels really. I say this after going through both considering them to be the most important series of events that I'd ever experience... They've been downsized here in Glasgow from a 2000 capacity to one which can only hold ~500 people at the very most.
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britbiker wrote:
Undoubtedly one of the best numbers ever recorded - soaring guitar solo, wonderful adanoidal vocals - what more could you want?
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rabidoveryou wrote:
The Only Ones? Live? Shepherd's Bush Empire? What? It's just typical that June the 9th is right in the middle of my GCSEs. :(
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daavid wrote:
They are really The Only Ones :) !
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Rozatron wrote:
Why don't you kill yourself, you ain't no use to no-one else
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- SirLiamVO tagged The Only Ones with ‘alternative rock’. Friday afternoon
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- Antons_lorca added The Only Ones to the lineup of Lemon Pop at Murcia Parque. last month
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