11th September - 24th September 1985
Credits
11th September - 24th September 1985
Volume 7 - Number 19 - Issue 177
Cover Photo - Martyn Goddard
Price - 43p Pages - 88
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Interviewers
Peter Martin – Andrew Ridgeley
William Shaw – Stephen A.J Duffy
Tom Hibbert – Marc Almond
Chris Heath – Madness
Chris Heath – The Dream Academy
Photographers
Herb Ritts / Colorific - Madonna and Rosanna Arquette (Page 2)
Eamonn McCabe – Stephen A.J Duffy (Page 3)
Pictorial Press – Andrew Ridgeley (Page 14)
Martyn Goddard - Andrew Ridgeley (Page 15)
Eamonn McCabe – Stephen A.J. Duffy (Page 20-22)
Mike Putland – Marc Almond (Page 34-36)
Andy Freeberg – Tears For Fears (Centre Spread)
Andrew Catlin – The Dream Academy (Page 64-67)
Paul Rider – Various (Page 75)
LFI – Marillion (Page 79)
Mike Morton – Jimmy Sommerville (Page 82)
Andre Csillag – Boy George (Page 82-83)
Paul Cox / Still Rock – Robert Smith (Back Cover)
Lyrics
Issue Information
Smiths - The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Stephen A.J Duffy - Unkiss that Kiss
Bananarama - Do Not Disturb
Mai Tai - Body And Soul
Bryan Ferry - Don't Stop The Dance
Marc Almond - Stories Of Johnny
Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You
Dream Academy - The Love Parade
Maria Vidal - Body Rock
Blancmange - What's Your Problem
Stevie Wonder - Part Time Lover
Marillion - Lavender
Scritti Politti - Perfect Way
Front Cover:
Andrew Ridgeley
Centre Spread:
Tears For Fears
Back Cover:
Robert Smith
Interviews
General
Bitz
Andrew Ridgeley
Stephen A. J. Duffy
Marc Almond
Madness
The Dream Academy
Features:
Smash Hits TV Quiz
Posters
Madonna and Rosanna Arquette
Andrew Ridgeley
Go West
Siouxsie and the Banshees
The Comsat Angels
Twiggy
Adam Ant
Bucks Fizz
Vince Clarke
Strawberry Switchblade
The Cure
Bronski Beat
Pumping Iron II
Andy Taylor and Jon Adams
Pete Burns (Dead Or Alive)
Shriekback
D.S.T
Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)
Absent Friends
David Sylvian
Scritti Politti
Team Spirit
Tom Morley
Billy Idol
Adele Bertei
The Pogues
Style Council
Jimmy the Hoover
Alexi Sayle
Dan Hartman
Kaja
Colourbox
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Birthdays:
Jon Moss (28)
Merton Mick (27)
Lol Creme (38)
Dee Dee Ramone (33)
Joanne Catherall (23)
Alannah Currie (26)
David Coverdale (34)
Julio Iglesias (42)
Bruce Springsteen (36)
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Fan Clubs:
Marc Almond
Dream Academy
Madness
Reviews
Singles: Steve Bush
Freddie Mercury – Living On My Own
Balaam and the Angel – Day and Night
The Smiths – The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
Five Star – Love Take Over
Toyah – World In Action
The Cure – Close To Me
REO Speedwagon – Live Every Moment
Jon Adams – Through The Eyes Of Love
Tina Turner – One Of The Living
Squeeze – No Place Like Home
Erasure – Who Needs Love Like That
The Style Council – The Lodgers
Dead Or Alive – My Heart Goes Bang
Cliff Richard – She’s So Beautiful
Tom Morley - Who Broke That Love
Albums:
William White
Chris Heath
Ian Cranna
Tom Hibbert
William Shaw
Steve Bush
Nights Out:
Communards – New York (David Keeps)
Culture Club – New York (Suzan Colon)
Get Smart:
Madonna and Tracie Young
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Tom Bailey
Arcadia
Rat Scabies
Iron Maiden
UB40 – Baggariddim
Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full Force – Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam with Full force
Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Don’t Stand Me Down
Thompson Twins – Here’s To Future Days
Bronski Beat – Hundreds and Thousands
Adam Ant – Viva Le Rock
Diana Ross – Eaten Alive
Marc Almond – Stories Of Johnny
Gary Numan – The Fury
Kate Bush – Hounds Of Love
Gary Moore – Run For Cover
The Armory Show – Waiting For The Floods
Various:
New Order - Low Life Cassette Boxset
Live Aide Book
Madonna - Like A Virgin Book
Q-Tips featuring Paul Young Video
Don't Watch That Watch This 3 Video
Aroma Disc Player
Mutterings:
Andrew Ridgeley (Wham)
Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran)
George Michael (Wham)
Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran)
Joan Collins
Madonna
Malcolm McLaren
Apollonia
Spandau Ballet
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Merchandise
This issue came with 1 of 4 Free Flexi Single featuring:
Duran Duran
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Boy George
Spandau Ballet
You could also send off for the remaining 3 singles to complete your collection.
For more on the Flexi Discs click the link below
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Adverts
Depeche Mode – It’s Called a Heart Single
Madonna – Angel Single
Midge Ure – If I Was Single
Squeeze – Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti Album
Toyah – World In Action Single
The Style Council – The Lodgers Single
5 Star – Love Take Over Single
Bronski Beat – Hundreds And Thousands Album
Thompson Twins – Here’s To The Future Album
Jimmy The Hoover – Bandana Street (Use It) Single
Nina – It’s All In The Game Single
The Cure – Close To Me Single and Tour
Squeeze - Hammersmith Odeon Concert
Hot Fun – 7th Heaven Single
Alexi Sayle – Didn’t You Kill My Brother Single
Kaja – Shouldn’t Do That Single
Simply Red – Come To My Aid Single
Murray Head –Picking Up The Pieces Single
UB40 – Baggariddim Album
Strawberry Switchblade – Jolene Single
Dead Or Alive – My Heart Goes Bang (Get Me To The Doctor) Single
Imagination – Last Days Of Summer Single
Carly Simon – My New Boyfriend Single
Bucks Fizz – Magical Single and Tour
Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
Perfect Film
Kevin Kitchen – Fingerprints Single
Diana Ross – Eaten Alive Album