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Level 42 are an English jazz-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979. They had a number of UK and worldwide hits during the 1980s and 1990s.
Level 42 superfan and singer Lolita Jackson joins Winston, Mikey and Bob to discuss a shared past of band love and loyalty, as well as her personal stories o...
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Level 42's Mike Lindup discusses the influences behind the band's album 'Running in the Family', the popularity of 80s music today and the sort of records he likes.
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Yes, I like Level 42. However, actually, in my opinion, Level 42's most famous songs are not their best songs (i.e., "Something about you" and "Lessons in love". I think those two songs are just ok). What I'd like to do is steer you in a different direction, with a few song recommendations.
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- Hot Water. Level 42 - Hot Water (Official Music Video) This was the lead single to Level 42's fifth album True Colours in 1984. The jazzy-funky number gave them a top 20 hit in the UK, and it was also a top 10 hit around Europe.
- Heaven in My Hands. Level 42 - Heaven In My Hands - Top of the Pops 01-09-1988. This energetic track was the lead single to Level 42's 1988 album Staring at the Sun, and the first not to feature the Gould brothers (though, Boon did contribute lyrics).
- Children Say. Level 42 - Children Say - Extended Video Remix. This was the final single to be taken from Level 42's huge album Running in the Family. The video was the first of Level 42's not to feature the brothers Phil and Boon Gould, who had recently left the band.
- The Sun Goes Down (Livin' It Up) Level 42 - The Sun Goes Down (Livin' It Up) This track had something of a sun-kissed yacht rock vibe, and was a top 10 hit from their 1983 album Standing in the Light.
Jul 22, 2020 · Mark King: “Level 42 were so successful in the '80s. No-one was more surprised than me at how big the band became” By Joel McIver. ( Bass Player ) published 22 July 2020. As Level 42 celebrate four decades in business, we sit down with King and take a look back - with the benefit of 2020 vision.
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Level 42 are an English jazz-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979. They had a number of UK and worldwide hits during the 1980s and 1990s. Their highest-charting single in the UK was "Lessons in Love", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, upon its release in 1986.
