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Stiff Records was started by Riviera and Robinson with help from Dr Feelgood's Lee Brilleaux. Riviera had worked with the Feelgoods as tour manager, going on to manage Nick Lowe and American West Coast band, Clover. Robinson manages Graham Parker and the Rumour and was in America with that band last week when the split was revealed. The first record released on Stiff was Nick Lowe's now deleted single, "Heart Of The City," backed by "So It Goes." | Stiff Records was started by Riviera and Robinson with help from Dr Feelgood's Lee Brilleaux. Riviera had worked with the Feelgoods as tour manager, going on to manage Nick Lowe and American West Coast band, Clover. Robinson manages Graham Parker and the Rumour and was in America with that band last week when the split was revealed. The first record released on Stiff was Nick Lowe's now deleted single, "Heart Of The City," backed by "So It Goes." | ||
Lowe and Costello release their final singles on Stiff this week. Costello's is "Watchin' The Detectives," backed by two live tracks, "Mystery Dance" and "Blame It On Cain." A version of the Billy | Lowe and Costello release their final singles on Stiff this week. Costello's is "Watchin' The Detectives," backed by two live tracks, "Mystery Dance" and "Blame It On Cain." A version of the Billy Fury classic, "Halfway To Paradise" is the new Nick Lowe single. | ||
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''Melody Maker'' reports on changes at Stiff Records. | ''Melody Maker'' reports on changes at Stiff Records. | ||
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Gig guide includes four dates on [[:Category:Stiff's Greatest Stiffs Live|Stiff's Greatest Stiffs]] tour ( | Gig guide includes four dates on the [[:Category:Stiff's Greatest Stiffs Live|Stiff's Greatest Stiffs]] tour ([[:image:1977-10-08 Melody Maker page 39.jpg|pg. 39]]). | ||
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Also includes ads for ''[[Hits Greatest Stiffs]]'' and the Stiff tour. | Also includes ads for ''[[Hits Greatest Stiffs]]'' and the Stiff tour. | ||
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<br><small>Clipping and advertisement.</small> | <br><small>Clipping and advertisement.</small> | ||
<small>Advertisement and | <small>Advertisement and gig guide.</small><br> | ||
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<br><small>Cover | <br><small>Cover, page scan and clipping.</small> | ||
{{Bibliography notes footer}} | {{Bibliography notes footer}} |