Paddy wrote some amazing stuff but I trawl the megahertz is self indulgent shite absolute pig of a "record" only a real madman could release stuff like that and think it would do ok
Paddy's songs need to make it to Broadway. Isn't there a writer out there who can draft a musical out of this material? The musician who was too clever for his own good?
I can remember making out to the cassette of 'Steve McQueen' with my then girlfriend many, many years ago now. Oh those nights of tenderness and love and what an album!. 'Appetite' was my favourite from the album.--Kevin Whelan
Paddy is just a proper canny lad from just down the road. Made music performed. Made a few quid and is still humble about it. Still got his roots doesn't forget em. Good Durham' (ish) lad. Big love paddy😊
33 years ago, I saw Prefab live at the Aston Villa Leisure Centre during The Comeback Tour and they were superb live. For me, their albums on vinyl are timeless and unique and one of the most creative bands of that era.
Paddy talked about meeting his hero Paul McCartney. I have six heroes: 1) Fred Couples; the golfer, 2) Steve Wozniak; inventor of the Apple Mac, 3) Keanu Reeves; the actor, 4) Francis Bacon; the artist, 5) Tom Campbell; the physicist, and 5) Paddy McAloon of whom I have been a fan since 1985. My secret wish was to one day meet all of them I met Francis Bacon in 1980 when I was an art student and that was one hell of an experience. I met Fred Couples in 1996 and I was so star struck I could hardly speak. I met Steve Wozniak in 2012 i n Oslo Norway and had a conversation about how robots could make the African deserts green again. The other three I still have hope only I have a feeling meeting Paddy would be almost impossible as he is such a private person.
The brilliant album "Swoon" was one of the soundtracks to my undergrad years in Manchester in the mid-80s. Working late into the night in a freezing cold terraced house in Rusholme, sitting in a sleeping bag at my desk and listening to it on cassette. "Her husband works at Jodrell Bank, gets home late in the morning" still sticks in my mind. Those harmonies and melodies felt strange but somehow accomplished to my ears. Thank you Paddy and the other Prefabs, I hope you're all prospering.
You nailed it. Swoon is the deepest for me and I don't think that is the case for many people.* The strange was the most interesting. When Bobby Fischer's plane (PLANE PLANE) touches the ground (PLANE PLANE). Paddy said he wanted to get away from the cleverness and that's fine, I love the others, but the capacity and the inclination to be eerie was a very special moment. * OK OK, Swoon and "Cars and Girls" and "Prisoner of the Past" and...
What a wonderful guy. I adore his work with the rest of Prefab Sprout. This was adult stuff and there's nothing like it now. It's shame, but by the same token, I feel priveledged to have heard it. Kid's have no idea how sophisticated pop music once was.
I went to see Prefab Sprout in 1986 the lady singer (sorry can't remember her name!)was ill with a bad sore throat & Paddy seamlessly sung his parts and then sung her parts in a higher voice much to the amusement of the audience he did a great job 💖 wonderful band up there (on their own unique way)with the smiths x
I feel so sorry for kids now. The music that was avialable to me then, is still with me now and it's just as meaningful when I hear it now. We were so lucky to have people like this, even if we didn't know it at the time.
Great to listen to prefab sprouts music after so many yrs , I lived in Witton Gilbert and had a house just up the road from McAloons garage where they practiced, great days before life got serious , all the best to paddy and the band , cheer Mitch 👍
Paddy McA LOONY
Paddy wrote some amazing stuff but I trawl the megahertz is self indulgent shite absolute pig of a "record" only a real madman could release stuff like that and think it would do ok
No one’s put out a better record than Steve McQueen
Who is that dreadful presenter .
Love you paddy. Brilliant mind.
1 of the most underrated artists of all times. Brilliant. Greetings from Danmark 🤜 🇩🇰 🤛
Paddy's songs need to make it to Broadway. Isn't there a writer out there who can draft a musical out of this material? The musician who was too clever for his own good?
another meaningless wannka...
Goodbye Lucille
*G E N I U S* !!!!!
Gan on geordie gandalf
I'm a Bowie fan but Steve Mcween is one of the best albums ever
🙏 🥰
An absolute songwriting genius.
Rock on son 💚🎧
That piece could have used a lot more interview and less background.
An absolutely fantastic song writer and performer. County Durham's greatest ever (with apologies to Bobby Robson).
I can remember making out to the cassette of 'Steve McQueen' with my then girlfriend many, many years ago now. Oh those nights of tenderness and love and what an album!. 'Appetite' was my favourite from the album.--Kevin Whelan
Cars and Girls female vocals are pure magic
What a talent. Prefab are always the band I return to after I've grown tired of the latest music phase I'm in.
Not just a great songwriter but seems a nice genuine guy too
A great human being, truly
I actually think that Paddy is better than McCartney!!😅🎤😊😎🎶
This man is a goddamn legend. Paddy you bring joy in my life
Omg... Paddy has changed so much in appearance 😥 he's still a genius and great human ❤👏🤘😎👀 I had many happy moments listening to his music
Paddy is just a proper canny lad from just down the road. Made music performed. Made a few quid and is still humble about it. Still got his roots doesn't forget em. Good Durham' (ish) lad. Big love paddy😊
Jordan: The Comeback one of my favourite albums ever
I go and have a cheese sandwich often because of this interview.
Pour moi un ou le meilleur des groupe des années la ;....facile
Oh shit man. I'm a Local guy Durhamish . God time passes.
Appetite is my favorite prefab song ❤❤
He's trying to look like Chink in Bates Motel
Nightingale's my favourite song of all time.
Love Cars and Girls 😎🎶❤
33 years ago, I saw Prefab live at the Aston Villa Leisure Centre during The Comeback Tour and they were superb live. For me, their albums on vinyl are timeless and unique and one of the most creative bands of that era.
Paddy talked about meeting his hero Paul McCartney. I have six heroes: 1) Fred Couples; the golfer, 2) Steve Wozniak; inventor of the Apple Mac, 3) Keanu Reeves; the actor, 4) Francis Bacon; the artist, 5) Tom Campbell; the physicist, and 5) Paddy McAloon of whom I have been a fan since 1985. My secret wish was to one day meet all of them I met Francis Bacon in 1980 when I was an art student and that was one hell of an experience. I met Fred Couples in 1996 and I was so star struck I could hardly speak. I met Steve Wozniak in 2012 i n Oslo Norway and had a conversation about how robots could make the African deserts green again. The other three I still have hope only I have a feeling meeting Paddy would be almost impossible as he is such a private person.
The brilliant album "Swoon" was one of the soundtracks to my undergrad years in Manchester in the mid-80s. Working late into the night in a freezing cold terraced house in Rusholme, sitting in a sleeping bag at my desk and listening to it on cassette. "Her husband works at Jodrell Bank, gets home late in the morning" still sticks in my mind. Those harmonies and melodies felt strange but somehow accomplished to my ears. Thank you Paddy and the other Prefabs, I hope you're all prospering.
You nailed it. Swoon is the deepest for me and I don't think that is the case for many people.* The strange was the most interesting. When Bobby Fischer's plane (PLANE PLANE) touches the ground (PLANE PLANE). Paddy said he wanted to get away from the cleverness and that's fine, I love the others, but the capacity and the inclination to be eerie was a very special moment. * OK OK, Swoon and "Cars and Girls" and "Prisoner of the Past" and...
Appetite and Bonny!!! Oh my those two tunes are utterly gorgeous.
Jordan: The Comeback was their true masterpiece.
National Treasure. End of!! Prefrab Sprout are the business. I wish Paddy well with whatever health challenges he faces. Best wishes and Thanks.
Thomas Dolby did such a wonderful job with PS.
Hot dog!! Underrated group.❤
What a wonderful guy. I adore his work with the rest of Prefab Sprout. This was adult stuff and there's nothing like it now. It's shame, but by the same token, I feel priveledged to have heard it. Kid's have no idea how sophisticated pop music once was.
They say never meet you heroes. I have met Paddy. A top top guy.
Paddy Mcaloon used to pop into the music shop I worked in years ago. I remember him buying a manuscript book of Joni Mitchell's anthology.
I went to see Prefab Sprout in 1986 the lady singer (sorry can't remember her name!)was ill with a bad sore throat & Paddy seamlessly sung his parts and then sung her parts in a higher voice much to the amusement of the audience he did a great job 💖 wonderful band up there (on their own unique way)with the smiths x
Her name is Wendy Smith.
If you do ever see this Paddy take heart in the fact that you changed my life. Not just then but today and every day after. Absolute genius.
"Folks in the valley will look up and say "You've finally built it can we come and stay ?"
His music hits me right in the tear ducts. It's so vulnerable and humane. Nothing else has quite the same effect on me.
I feel so sorry for kids now. The music that was avialable to me then, is still with me now and it's just as meaningful when I hear it now. We were so lucky to have people like this, even if we didn't know it at the time.
Great to listen to prefab sprouts music after so many yrs , I lived in Witton Gilbert and had a house just up the road from McAloons garage where they practiced, great days before life got serious , all the best to paddy and the band , cheer Mitch 👍