Only really discovered TalkTalk/Mark Hollis when his passing was announced. Listen to them all the time. I'm 72 this year, but luckily for me, my taste of music changes. I have friends who still only listen to music from late fifties/sixties. Sad really, missing out on some brilliant music. Still listen to new music. If my ears like it, and it moves me inside, I'll listen to anything.
"He's got a lot of great ideas. Yeah. His latest idea is the esophagus". These two have so much fun together. You can just feel their creative energy dancing around them. Fabulous interview.
Mark had a high IQ, bad for creavtivity in the sense of structure (pop/rock), the guy was a maverick and he was never given the credit he deserved. He could have done great things in later years but he chose family as being far more important and for that alone it just showed how he viewed the authenticity for which his art was being portrayed against the values of his children being reared. He will have my respect forever.... r.i.p. Mark.
my thoughts, exactly. a moral man . just look at him in this interview with his collaborating filmmaker. he has no time for pretense or pomp and he will correct you immediately so he is not misunderstood.
They started off making fun of it all, the reporter didn't know when he was going to get something serious out of them, which is closer to the end of the interview.
@@m.a.gallardo2050 You're right and it was a common pattern in early interviews when he was still with the band. I remember interviews in France when they kept talking nonsense, not answering the questions, saying things like they dreamed of creating clothes made out of vegetables that people could wear all day and eat in the evening, that sort of crazy things! The interviewers' task wasn't easy!
i just love the honesty Mark has, he really dosnt care about awards etc its really only about the music, i so miss this in todays music world of publicity and celebrity
I don’t know. a music world of publicity and celebrity absolutely existed back in the 80s as well. And there’s still plenty of music that exists today (I would actually say the majority of music) that exists outside of this culture that dominates corporate media.
You can tell from this interview that Mark had the most beautiful, sensitive, caring soul...the shy ones always do, he had enormous talent & his amazing soulful voice will live on forever, taken too soon r.i.p lovely Mark Hollis x
@@lara_berg He is still with us. I was feeling really down the other day and listened to "Colour of Spring" from beginning to end, in headphones, and it was so soothing and Mark's voice is so real in the recording. Amazing talent and we are lucky that he pushed to make "Laughing Stock" and "Spirit of Eden" without any compromise. Such a talent.
The '80s are currently romanticized and yes, there was some great music but there was also Reagan and an appalling and savage epidemic going on that killed 100% of those who became infected. It was a more brutal decade than people want to admit. Talk Talk's music actually symbolizes the '80s better than most of the pop of that time, although bands like Romeo Void and Shriekback also reflected the darkness of that party-hearty decade.
I love Mark Hollis. As an American I had never actually heard him speak while not singing, partly because I was born in '85 and partly because I only got into Talk Talk about a year ago. I was extremely surprised to hear that he has something of a Cockney accent! When listening to him sing I always imagined him as having a very posh accent. He's so cute, though...brilliant and cute.
RIP Mark... many thx for all this great music and lyrics... timeless music ... and sure will be listen to in 100 years when others long fade away... we will miss you!
Maybe Mark Hollis wasn't just joking when he said that actually he himself is all the animals we see in the video of 'It's My Life'? As being so concerned with the environment and nature, I think he saw things in a holistic, spiritual way: everything connected. The animals and Nature is 'his life' that 'never ends'. He and Pope sure loved each other; Mark's surprised, happy smile after Pope kissed him on the head at the end of the Dum Dum video, so sweet. And what fun they must have had together, both so sensitive, creative and full of whit!
@@jojaxy9528 Hallo Jo, To my regret I think it has been removed: 'Dum Dum Girl [take 1]', for I can't find it anymore, and I discovered that in my YT 'library' with Talk Talk video's now already 5 video's have gone. Such a shame! For 'Take 1' was to my opinion even nicer than 'Take 2'! At the end Tim Pope walks up to Mark, puts his hands around his head and kisses him on the hair. You can see Mark is very (happily) surprised, as shows his lovely smile, whilst saying something to Lee. A picture of that moment is shown in some fan made 'tributes', maybe you recognize it. A good wintertime to you too!
@@jojaxy9528 Hallo Jo, recently 'The Rover' has put the track 1 back on, great! Very grateful. I bet you'll enjoy it. You could also have a look at Pope's 'I want to be a Tree', there's a version in which Mark Hollis is one of the parcipants, though a very modest one!
You're right, I think Mark knew so much about what life is really, he knew about our holistic nature and our interconnection with all that lives and tried to explain it in simple words. He spent this life explaining to people how so simple things are actually. Pope and him seemed so glad to work together, two soul mates I guess. Speak your truth and bright your light. Life is as simple as that really.
Agree mark said ads being more like pop videos he's a legend mark doesnt talk much in interviews because journalists just try to use him to inflate their own egos good on you mark for not playing their game you are talented miss your haunting voice
David: Yeah, Pope went on to do some truly weird-ass memorable videos for the Cure (he did that creepy one with the spider in it) and The The. It's a trip to see him young and cute here, lol.
Mark Hollis, quanto mi dispiace che non ci sei più! Ti ho sempre ascoltato. SEI STATO UN " GRANDE". UN GENIO. FORSE NON SEMPRE COMPRESO. MA UN GRANDE.UNA BAND CHE MI HA ACCOMPAGNATO ANCHE NELLA MIA GIOVENTÙ E MAI DIMENTICATA.
This interview is very Pythonesque .... with Michael Palin and Eric idle..very British... two talented down to earth guys who produced some of the most iconic British music of the 80’s
What I noticed the most was the changing shirt/tie/scarf/gloves on Mark. I wondered about the back ground, the light is coming on now, thanks. True genius.
Mark is a total Hero and should be left to be in retirement if that is His wish. Talk talk gave Us all more quality over Their five albums that most band's can't deliver in Their whole career.
Such a great band of the 80’s and Mark Hollis is the gem! He had so much energy and charisma! I can’t believe he’s gone! A hui hou, until we meet again.
I love this man to bit's. Brilliant man, Brilliant artist, very funny, very caring, very loving, so honest, deep, intelligent, a true genius, 🥰😪Greatly missed. 😭💔♥💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
"The Green Cagoule" is the title they name. I think this is a wind-up. At least it must be a movie they just did for fun and which was never released. I mean, why should they make a film in the light district with mainly porn in it? Well, I hope they didn't... If anybody knows more, I'd be happy to learn.
Yeah, sorry about that, I knew I had screwed up the math after I wrote that. They were one of my faves in the 80's but I didn't know how they had developed into "Eden" until recently. And Mark is just a wonderful enigma, a musical genius of the highest degree. I never saw them live either. I am going to keep a sharp eye out next time I'm in London, maybe I'll see Mark somewhere...
Mittwoch, 02.04.1986 ein unvergesslicher Tag für mich (den ich mit euch teilen möchte), das Konzert von TalkTalk The Colour of Spring Tour, im Zürcher Volkshaus. Am Nachmittag, ein paar Stunden vor dem Konzert, verliess Mark Hollis alleine (und ohne Brille :-)den Hintereingang des Volkshauses. Ich und mein Kollege hinterher. Wir hatten leider nichts schreibbares für ein Autogramm dabei.... Zum Glück entdeckten wir ganz in der Nähe einen kleinen Tante Emma Laden :-) mein Kollege huschte in den Laden und kaufte einen Kugelschreiber.... ich schaute in der Zwischenzeit in welche Richtung Mark Hollis lief... Dann gingen wir auf ihn zu und er stand wahrhaftig vor uns und signierte smilend die Tickets :-) wooooow, ein unvergesslicher, emotionaler Moment....
mark was a privet man ,.. and did not like all the fluff that permotes videos and interview ,.. he wants his music be heard and sell .. not himself personally . like Kate Bush , he wanted to stay out lime light ,. understanding ,..
Hi Dovie, sorry 2 B a bore .......born 4 January 1955, 58. Check out the wiki. Will always be my all time fav band ... though at 59 was around at the time. Biggest regret, never got to see them live! Check out 'Live at Montreux' Classic Mark Hollis. Cheers.
I love this video, I spent a lot of time trying to understand what they are saying, managed to understand in spite of the not perfect sound. They are both hilarious! We learn a lot in this.
Talk Talk is one of few '80s bands whose music resonates with equal or greater relevancy now (in pandemic-traumatized 2021) than it did in the '80s. I like their pop stuff better than the slow bubbling, jazzy- melancholic artiness of their latter day albums but all their work is fascinating. Here is my top 5 list by Talk Talk: 5. Desire 4. Living In Another World 3. Give it Up 2. It's My Life 1. Life's What You Make It
Mark deserved to live longer and relax. So much credit we owe him for his musical contributions.No-one today is capable of making music like him...
Only really discovered TalkTalk/Mark Hollis when his passing was announced. Listen to them all the time. I'm 72 this year, but luckily for me, my taste of music changes. I have friends who still only listen to music from late fifties/sixties. Sad really, missing out on some brilliant music. Still listen to new music. If my ears like it, and it moves me inside, I'll listen to anything.
Así it should be. So happy you discovered Talk Talk. My favourite 80’s new wave band.
Were you living under a rock before then?
Maz Phillips
I was 65yrs when I found Talk Talk. Probably because no cell phone when I was young.
We are never too old to appreciate great music!
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I was busy with toddlers. Now that I have time I'm getting caught up on UA-cam.
Same thing with me
"He's got a lot of great ideas. Yeah. His latest idea is the esophagus".
These two have so much fun together. You can just feel their creative energy dancing around them. Fabulous interview.
Thank you very much Mark without glasses smiling and talkative its really rare and amazing thing!
Eu tb adorei vê -lo assim.Realmente da pra perceber sua timidez, simplicidade...amei ❤
R.I.P. Mark Hollis. Part of me youth. Danced my ass off on their music. And still listening to it.
I danced to it too. Sorry we lost Mark and his family. Brilliant musician.
Mark had a high IQ, bad for creavtivity in the sense of structure (pop/rock), the guy was a maverick and he was never given the credit he deserved. He could have done great things in later years but he chose family as being far more important and for that alone it just showed how he viewed the authenticity for which his art was being portrayed against the values of his children being reared. He will have my respect forever.... r.i.p. Mark.
Well said! Thank you!
my thoughts, exactly. a moral man . just look at him in this interview with his collaborating filmmaker. he has no time for pretense or pomp and he will correct you immediately so he is not misunderstood.
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Well Karma has no Menu 🙃
He is a man with ethics, and is just being himself, when the reporter just wants bubbly and fun,, Mark is naturally well-thought and introspective
divernater, spot on.
They started off making fun of it all, the reporter didn't know when he was going to get something serious out of them, which is closer to the end of the interview.
Exactly!
@@m.a.gallardo2050 You're right and it was a common pattern in early interviews when he was still with the band. I remember interviews in France when they kept talking nonsense, not answering the questions, saying things like they dreamed of creating clothes made out of vegetables that people could wear all day and eat in the evening, that sort of crazy things! The interviewers' task wasn't easy!
I agree.... he was so authentic and true to himself... just love him forever
I don't do hero worship, but if I ever were to change my mind for one person, Mark Hollis would be the man for me
When I see him sittin' there I cannot believe he's not with us anymore. 😢 I'll never get over it!
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Mine too 💔🌹🙏🏽
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i just love the honesty Mark has, he really dosnt care about awards etc its really only about the music, i so miss this in todays music world of publicity and celebrity
I don’t know. a music world of publicity and celebrity absolutely existed back in the 80s as well. And there’s still plenty of music that exists today (I would actually say the majority of music) that exists outside of this culture that dominates corporate media.
So sad the band don't left more music, this man was a genius. RIP and thanks.
He was shy and felt uncomfortable.. I love Mark.
So adorable, and his wonderful smile
@@Raptuza Agree!! I miss him. Love him forever ❤️❤️❤️
You can tell from this interview that Mark had the most beautiful, sensitive, caring soul...the shy ones always do, he had enormous talent & his amazing soulful voice will live on forever, taken too soon r.i.p lovely Mark Hollis x
@@lara_berg He is still with us. I was feeling really down the other day and listened to "Colour of Spring" from beginning to end, in headphones, and it was so soothing and Mark's voice is so real in the recording. Amazing talent and we are lucky that he pushed to make "Laughing Stock" and "Spirit of Eden" without any compromise. Such a talent.
Yes, you can tell Mark is shy and dislikes attention. He was more a family man.
Rest In Peace Mark, your eternal genius will shine on forever.
Thumbs up if you miss the 80's..
Miss Mark Hollis!
Meh....I move forward not backwards....
The '80s are currently romanticized and yes, there was some great music but there was also Reagan and an appalling and savage epidemic going on that killed 100% of those who became infected. It was a more brutal decade than people want to admit. Talk Talk's music actually symbolizes the '80s better than most of the pop of that time, although bands like Romeo Void and Shriekback also reflected the darkness of that party-hearty decade.
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Hell no. But we can time travel within a song
RIP To Mark Hollis. Talk Talk , often emulated , never matched. 🎸 on in Heaven Mark.
Nothing will ever touch Mark. He was the apex. Still missing you.
He had a great sense of humour, Tim as well. Love how he messed with every interviewer
I love Mark Hollis. As an American I had never actually heard him speak while not singing, partly because I was born in '85 and partly because I only got into Talk Talk about a year ago. I was extremely surprised to hear that he has something of a Cockney accent! When listening to him sing I always imagined him as having a very posh accent. He's so cute, though...brilliant and cute.
I totally agree, surprising he is so down to earth because he sings on a higher plane. His voice is heavenly and he's very watchable
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Unlike many English musicians who are quite posh but disguise it he was from Tottenham, not posh, and yes that is a slight Cockney accent.
RIP Mark... many thx for all this great music and lyrics... timeless music ... and sure will be listen to in 100 years when others long fade away... we will miss you!
Even though you couldn't get his fucking name right. Never mind.
Forever and ever Mark Hollis and Talk Talk 👑💖🦋✨️💔
Mark was never designed for 'pop' interviews. He was a pioneer. RIP
Pop interviews are tough for talented, intelligent and introspective artists! You just can't express your art in a nutshell! RIP MARK
RIP talk talk are awesome
Such a shame... RIP Mark Hollis.
Maybe Mark Hollis wasn't just joking when he said that actually he himself is all the animals we see in the video of 'It's My Life'? As being so concerned with the environment and nature, I think he saw things in a holistic, spiritual way: everything connected. The animals and Nature is 'his life' that 'never ends'.
He and Pope sure loved each other; Mark's surprised, happy smile after Pope kissed him on the head at the end of the Dum Dum video, so sweet.
And what fun they must have had together, both so sensitive, creative and full of whit!
@@jojaxy9528 Hallo Jo, To my regret I think it has been removed: 'Dum Dum Girl [take 1]', for I can't find it anymore, and I discovered that in my YT 'library' with Talk Talk video's now already 5 video's have gone. Such a shame! For 'Take 1' was to my opinion even nicer than 'Take 2'! At the end Tim Pope walks up to Mark, puts his hands around his head and kisses him on the hair. You can see Mark is very (happily) surprised, as shows his lovely smile, whilst saying something to Lee. A picture of that moment is shown in some fan made 'tributes', maybe you recognize it.
A good wintertime to you too!
@@jojaxy9528 Hallo Jo, recently 'The Rover' has put the track 1 back on, great! Very grateful. I bet you'll enjoy it. You could also have a look at Pope's 'I want to be a Tree', there's a version in which Mark Hollis is one of the parcipants, though a very modest one!
You're right, I think Mark knew so much about what life is really, he knew about our holistic nature and our interconnection with all that lives and tried to explain it in simple words. He spent this life explaining to people how so simple things are actually.
Pope and him seemed so glad to work together, two soul mates I guess.
Speak your truth and bright your light. Life is as simple as that really.
Thanks so much for this - Mark fascinates me, especially when the glasses are off !!xx
Remember watching on MTV in early 80s. A musicial genius. He was 4 yrs. older than I. RIP Mark! 🎼🎤📻🎸
RIP Maestro! Forever in our Hearts!
Agree mark said ads being more like pop videos he's a legend mark doesnt talk much in interviews because journalists just try to use him to inflate their own egos good on you mark for not playing their game you are talented miss your haunting voice
So sad he passed away :-(
Tim Pope one of the best pop video directors of the world.
David:
Yeah, Pope went on to do some truly weird-ass memorable videos for the Cure (he did that creepy one with the spider in it) and The The. It's a trip to see him young and cute here, lol.
“Head on the door” and countless others. Didn’t realize he did Talk Talk too. Cool.
I think they are both hilarious, that is the kind of interview I like a lot! At least it is not boring.
Mark Hollis, quanto mi dispiace che non ci sei più! Ti ho sempre ascoltato. SEI STATO UN " GRANDE". UN GENIO. FORSE NON SEMPRE COMPRESO. MA UN GRANDE.UNA BAND CHE MI HA ACCOMPAGNATO ANCHE NELLA MIA GIOVENTÙ E MAI DIMENTICATA.
Mark non se ne andrà mai
This interview is very Pythonesque .... with Michael Palin and Eric idle..very British... two talented down to earth guys who produced some of the most iconic British music of the 80’s
He's from Tottenham, he has that accent.
Talk Talk inspired me to deep conversation x Never Blah Blah x
RIP Mark. He sure called the BS out on music videos. lol. He just wanted to make music.
Yes, music videos = soap ads :-)
beautiful cool guy
Mark era muito tímido ao mesmo tempo enigmático ❤❤
What I noticed the most was the changing shirt/tie/scarf/gloves on Mark. I wondered about the back ground, the light is coming on now, thanks. True genius.
Love it thx for share
Descansa en paz amigo Mark
Mark is a total Hero and should be left to be in retirement if that is His wish. Talk talk gave Us all more quality over Their five albums that most band's can't deliver in Their whole career.
Such a great band of the 80’s and Mark Hollis is the gem! He had so much energy and charisma! I can’t believe he’s gone! A hui hou, until we meet again.
Love this stuff of it's time
He is a ****** genius!
This would be 1984 if it's when It's My Life was first released.
"Life's What You Make It" had just been released as a single, which makes it early 1986.
Amazing Album 💙❤💔😪
Mark the best forever 💗💞❤️😘💙💋😍💕
BAND FantasTicA MiTici!Addio AffascinanTeMark♡R.I.P💥
Q lindo ele rindo nao da nem pra acreditar q esta morto
Groupie
Marck Hollis es el amor de mi vida amo la musica de talk talk que dios bendiga a mi angel donde este.
R.I.P Mark David Hollis 😔🌹❤️ TALK TALK ❤️❤️❤️
They are really taking the piss here. The Green Cagoule? Was this stuff ad-libbed? If so, very well done.
I love this man to bit's. Brilliant man, Brilliant artist, very funny, very caring, very loving, so honest, deep, intelligent, a true genius, 🥰😪Greatly missed. 😭💔♥💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
RIP Mark
RIP Mark Hollis 😢
I grew up listening to this music because my parents were from this time period and I love the 80s the music was great
ha!. reminds me of Pete and Dud. RIP Mark
My thoughts exactly, Andy - and I mean that with the deepest love and admiration for all four people involved.
Interviewer in such trouble here
"A time for passing"
My favourite track ♥️😥
I love mark
It was pretty well known that he was very shy and somewhat nervous during interviews. Very introverted.
Really interesting piece of history here about a great (although slightly awkward) man
awkward???!
Has anyone seen the original video for Life's What You Make It?
What kind of movie or film are they talking about (from sek. 8.47 on)? Does anyone know???
"The Green Cagoule" is the title they name. I think this is a wind-up. At least it must be a movie they just did for fun and which was never released. I mean, why should they make a film in the light district with mainly porn in it? Well, I hope they didn't... If anybody knows more, I'd be happy to learn.
I know, I've been there many times, it's a great country. It was a random impression I had :)
RIP, Mark. :(
what is the movie called they're talking about around 9 min: the grey gargoyle?
Che bello che è Mark!!!!
Bellissimo 💙
Yeah, sorry about that, I knew I had screwed up the math after I wrote that. They were one of my faves in the 80's but I didn't know how they had developed into "Eden" until recently. And Mark is just a wonderful enigma, a musical genius of the highest degree. I never saw them live either. I am going to keep a sharp eye out next time I'm in London, maybe I'll see Mark somewhere...
This is flicks bday and real name
Mittwoch, 02.04.1986 ein unvergesslicher Tag für mich (den ich mit euch teilen möchte), das Konzert von TalkTalk The Colour of Spring Tour, im Zürcher Volkshaus.
Am Nachmittag, ein paar Stunden vor dem Konzert, verliess Mark Hollis alleine (und ohne Brille :-)den Hintereingang des Volkshauses.
Ich und mein Kollege hinterher. Wir hatten leider nichts schreibbares für ein Autogramm dabei.... Zum Glück entdeckten wir ganz in der Nähe einen kleinen Tante Emma Laden :-)
mein Kollege huschte in den Laden und kaufte einen Kugelschreiber.... ich schaute in der Zwischenzeit in welche Richtung Mark Hollis lief...
Dann gingen wir auf ihn zu und er stand wahrhaftig vor uns und signierte smilend die Tickets :-)
wooooow, ein unvergesslicher, emotionaler Moment....
That brought a tear to my eye ,Thankyou from North Yorkshire UK.❤️
mark was a privet man ,.. and did not like all the fluff that permotes videos and interview ,.. he wants his music be heard and sell .. not himself personally . like Kate Bush , he wanted to stay out lime light ,. understanding ,..
People say Mark Hollis was shy, but at least he could look people in the eye when talking to them!!!!!!!!1 That's beyond me!!!!!!!!
OS AMO
I wish the sound quality was better on this recording! But thanks anyway.
You have wondreful husband. Thank you for the video!
Rest in peace Mark
"That was a good link."
we have ways to make you talk talk.
Tim Pope reminds me of my old mate Dylan.
Talk Talk > Queen > Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark > Simple Minds > Tears For Fears > Thompson Twins
Very Derek and Clive!
It reminded me so much of Pete & Dud (the much more innocent and less crude version of Derek & Clive)
Tim Pope also did The Thes Infected movie...that film is intense...check it out if you can find it
Hi Dovie, sorry 2 B a bore .......born 4 January 1955, 58. Check out the wiki.
Will always be my all time fav band ... though at 59 was around at the time. Biggest regret, never got to see them live! Check out 'Live at Montreux' Classic Mark Hollis. Cheers.
Thanks! I like you to:)
I was in too talk talk big time I wish mark well
There are traces of Dudley Moore in Mark in this interview
R.I.P Mark hollis 1955 - 2019 :(
Does anyone know what happened to the Green Cagoule? I would love to watch some of that...
I love this video, I spent a lot of time trying to understand what they are saying, managed to understand in spite of the not perfect sound. They are both hilarious!
We learn a lot in this.
Thank you for your offer, but I barely have the time to read... I'm still on the Dice Man and I have a ton of books waiting for me.
Thank you though.
2 years before Spirit Of Eden , maybe the best album
+Ram Am ...ever made.
Ram Am nope.... in my opinion laughing stock is on top
For myself, it's very difficult to choose. They change position constantly!
Just found out he died on Monday. Can't believe it. He seemed ageless. RIP.
Every Monday February 25th we should have a memory day fr him
Hi, I was just wondering how you inferred that Mark was very nervous?
Ahh, I wish this was subtitled... us non-brits would very much enjoy getting all the nuances!
You can, in the settings under subtitles. It's not a great translation, but it would help you.
RIP
Talk Talk is one of few '80s bands whose music resonates with equal or greater relevancy now (in pandemic-traumatized 2021) than it did in the '80s. I like their pop stuff better than the slow bubbling, jazzy- melancholic artiness of their latter day albums but all their work is fascinating. Here is my top 5 list by Talk Talk: 5. Desire 4. Living In Another World 3. Give it Up 2. It's My Life 1. Life's What You Make It
11:15 is what we have now, Xfactor generation. Mark is spot on.
Tim Pope made most of The Style Council Videos
they're all sh1te too...
Oh tim. " I came up with a terrible idea for 'that thing' haha
Não entendi nada doque falaram.Coloca no português,sou do Brasil.
what is the name of the interviewer?
Talk Talk > Tears for Fears > Duran Duran
Goes without saying
Chris ~ Nope...Try again. Here...I'll help you...Tears For Fears>Duran Duran>Talk Talk.
I agree with Chris!
Chris Talk Talk . The The . Duran Duran.
Tears for Fears > Duran Duran > Talk Talk > China Crisis