![]() ![]() By the time he was 21, the band had released an album, won a Grammy Award, got two more hit singles, and had embarked on a worldwide tour. The group's popularity soared in the early 1980s with the release of " (It's Not Me) Talking," and in 1982 the song " I Ran (So Far Away)" was a hit in the US and at home. Then at the age of 17, he joined the new wave band A Flock of Seagulls, a few months after the band was formed, and came to replace the original guitarist Willie Woo. He briefly joined a local Liverpool band called Visual Aids. In his teens, Reynolds always enjoyed playing the guitar, but in his spare time he enjoyed writing, drawing and was also an amateur photographer. Paul Reynolds was born in Liverpool, England. AllMusic writer Tom Demalon praised Reynolds for his unique guitar style, which set his band apart from other synth-heavy acts of the time. Mixed by Sare Havlicek in Tokyorama Studio.Īrtwork By William P YamGraphics & Rich Elson.Paul Reynolds (born 4 August 1962) is an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame as the lead guitarist of the new wave band A Flock of Seagulls. Recorded at Loop Studio and Tokyorama Studio. Orchestral Arrangements by Pete Whitfield, John Bryan & Sare Havlicek. Programming by Slava Voroshnin & Sare Havlicek. Orchestral parts performed by the Slovenian Symphonic Film Orchestra. Guitars by Mike Score, Paul Reynolds and Slava Voroshnin.īass by Frank Maudsley, Slava Voroshnin and Denis Susin. Produced by John Bryan And Sare Havlicek. Except 01, 02, 06 & 11 by Copyright Control. creditsĪll tracks Written by Francis Maudsley, Paul Reynolds, Alister James Score & Michael Score.Īll Tracks Published by Concord Music Publishing. The original members all make an appearance on record together for 'String Theory'. In 2018 the band appeared on record together for their "Ascension" album. From 2004 to 2021 Mike was as busy as ever touring the band around the world. In September 2004, they reformed again and did a brief tour in the United States. In 2003, the original line-up of Mike, Ali, Frank and Paul reunited for a one-off performance on the VH1 series Bands Reunited. This cemented the bands reputation and brought the band to a whole new legion of fans. The band released 1984's "The Story of A Young Heart" which fielded the hit "The More You Live, The More You Love".Ī Flock Of Seagulls are famous for their music but also famous for their references in popular culture from TV (Ross's Haircut in Friends), Computer Games ("I Ran" was the standout track on Grand Theft Auto Radio), Film (The band and haircut are referenced in Pulp Fiction, X-Men and The Wedding Singer). ![]() "Wishing" was taken from the group's second album "Listen" in 1983. In the UK, "I Ran" didn't make the Top 40, but "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" reached number ten later that year in America, that single became a Top 40 hit in 1983, after "Space Age Love Song" peaked at number 30. The single climbed into the American Top Ten, taking the album along with it. "I Ran (So Far Away)" was released as the first single from the album, and MTV quickly picked up on its icily attractive video, which featured long shots of Mike Score and his distinctive, cascading hair. The band signed a major-label contract with Jive by the end of the year, and their eponymous debut album appeared in the spring of 1982. "Telecommunication" became an underground hit in Euro-disco and new wave clubs. Hairdresser Mike Score (lead vocals, keyboards) formed A Flock Of Seagulls with his brother Ali (drums) and fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley (bass) in 1980, adding guitarist Paul Reynolds several months later. Growing out of the synth-heavy and ruthlessly stylish new romantic movement. A Flock Of Seagulls were one of prime movers in the 80's new wave era. The album features appearances from all 4 original members Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds.Ī Flock Of Seagulls may well be known for their bizarrely teased haircuts as much as their hit single "I Ran". The album features the Prague Philharmonic and other orchestras and adds an extra orchestral backing to hits such as 'Messages', 'Say You Love Me' and 'The More You Live, The More You Love', 'Remember David' and 'The Story of A Young Heart'. 'String Theory' includes 11 new recordings of some of their classic hits and fan favorites. Grammy Award winning, A Flock of Seagulls return with a second installment of their Orchestral Hits Opus.įollowing up on their 2018 their "Ascension" album, the band return with a second installment of their Orchestral Hits opus. ![]()
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