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The strangest of his albums yet, partly because of the sheer volume — around 50 minutes of 20 short, spartan tracks — and partly because of the odd 60's soul feel that doesn't always do his melodies full justice. Short on truly memorable songs but plenty of passion and repeated plays reveal hidden depths. Interesting. Best tracks: "Love For Tender," "Opportunity."


The strangest of his albums yet, partly because of the sheer volume — around 50 minutes of 20 short, spartan tracks — and partly because of the odd 60's soul feel that doesn't always do his melodies full justice. Short on truly memorable songs but plenty of passion and repeated plays reveal hidden depths. Interesting. Best tracks: "Love For Tender," "Opportunity".
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{{tags}}[[Get Happy!!]] {{-}} [[Love For Tender]] {{-}} [[Opportunity]] {{-}} [[1980 UK Tour]] {{-}} [[Gig guide]]
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'''Smash Hits, March 6 - 19, 1980
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[[Red Starr]] reviews ''[[Get Happy!!]]''.
[[Red Starr]] reviews ''[[Get Happy!!]]''.
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''Gigz'' lists several dates on the [[:Category:1980 UK Tour|1980 UK Tour]].
The gig guide lists several dates on the [[:Category:1980 UK Tour|1980 UK Tour]].


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The strangest of his albums yet, partly because of the sheer volume — around 50 minutes of 20 short, spartan tracks — and partly because of the odd 60's soul feel that doesn't always do his melodies full justice. Short on truly memorable songs but plenty of passion and repeated plays reveal hidden depths. Interesting. Best tracks: "Love For Tender," "Opportunity."


Tags: Get Happy!!Love For TenderOpportunity1980 UK TourGig guide

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Smash Hits, March 6 - 19, 1980


Red Starr reviews Get Happy!!.


The gig guide lists several dates on the 1980 UK Tour.

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