NEIL ARTHUR (Blancmange): Interview 2022 -

Electronic Cafe: Episode 60 - Interview with Neil Arthur BLANCMANGE 2022 - 80s SynthPop Legend Album Review Benge Fader
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THIS EPISODE:
Blancmange :
Happy Families (1982)
Mange Tout (1984)
Believe You Me (1985)
Blanc Burn (2011)
Happy Families Too... (2013)
Semi Detached (2015)
Nil by Mouth (2015)
Commuter 23 (2016)
Unfurnished Rooms (2017)
Wanderlust (2018)
Nil by Mouth II (2019)
Mindset (2020)
Nil by Mouth III (2021)
Commercial Break (2021)
Private View (2022)
Benge / Fader / Vince Clarke / Depeche Mode / Stephen Luscombe / Some Bizarre Album / Depeche Mode / Soft Cell / Andy Fletcher / Stevo / The The Matt Johnson / ABBA
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#blancmange
#electroniccafe
#classicvinyl
#vinylrecords
#classicalbum
#electronicmusic
#vinyljunkie
#synthpop
#synthwave
#80ssynth
#80snewwave
#synthpop80s
#electronicmusic
ELECTRONIC CAFE: FOR THE LOVERS OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC
MUSIC ARTISTS REVIEWS
CLASSIC ALBUM REVIEWS
HOT-STUFF ALBUM REVIEWS
MISSING IN ACTION "ONE HIT WONDERS"
INTERVIEWS
Peter Hook / New Order / Joy Division / Kraftwerk / Vince Clarke / Yazoo / Erasure / Depeche Mode / Soft Cell / Andy Fletcher / Stevo Pearce / Matt Johnson / Neil Arthur / John Foxx / Blancmange / The The / B-Movie / Alison Moyet / Unknown Pleasures / Ultravox / Billy Currie / Midge Ure / Alan Wilder / Dave Gahan / YMO / Yellow Magic Orchestra / Paul Humphreys / Andy McCluskey / Republica / Wolfgang Flur / Japan David Sylvian / Boy Harsher / Drab Majesty / Nation of Language / Gary Numan / Tubeway Army / B-Movie / Duran Duran / Andy Bell / OMD / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / Martin Gore / Dave Gahan / Daniel Miller / Mute Records / Sal Solo / Classix Nouveaux / Alex Sadkin / Thompson Twins / Duran Duran / Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark / Talk Talk / Mark Hollis / Roxy Music / Nik Kershaw / Visage / Howard Jones / Simple Minds / Steve Lillywhite / Thomas Dolby / Thompson Twins / Human League / Heaven 17 / Martyn Ware / Art Of Noise / David Bowie
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[@electroniccafemusic]

Electronic Cafe Interview with Neil Arthur BLANCMANGE 2022 - 80s SynthPop Legend. Enjoy What do you think of Blancmange ???

[@markwells6222]

great band

[@electroniccafemusic]

@@markwells6222 💯 Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@eightiesmusic1984]

The Day Before You Came is one of the most stunning cover versions and songs of the eighties or indeed the last forty years. I love the Abba version but the Blancmange version is better in my view. The vocals are first class and really convey the sense of drama of the lyric. The video blending footage of Agnetha from Abba is masterly. The change of lyric from reading something by Marilyn French to Barbara Cartland, with the author's name enunciated in a Lancashire accent is a great twist. I think I read that the change was because the UK audience would not be as familiar with Marilyn French. Waves, I Can See It and Why Can't They Leave Things Alone? are also brilliant songs. Seems so unfair that Why Can't They Leave Things Alone was not a hit when it was remixed for the single in 1986. I saw them live in Liverpool in 2012 but they did not do The Day Before You Came. Oh, well. The TOTP performance of it is excellent, quintessentially 1984. My wife, who is not a fan, concedes that the scarf worn on TOTP by Neil is very stylish!

[@piersgrowcott8179]

As a 61 year old heavy metal fan from Peckham in S.E.London(mostly English/british heavy metal which to me is the best) i first heard blamanche just after their 1st album came out and i was and still am very impressed...in my opinion its gary numan,depeche mode and blamanche who are the tops...Neil is an extremely talented geezer-great writer,great singer and has been consistently good over the years and still is...and he comes accross as a lovely fella...have always meant to see them and i DEFINITELY will soon-2023/24...another reason to be proud to be british,does anyonw know how theeir received in america cos depeche mode became massive in the states?

[@autumnmatthews3179]

I love Blancmange, I really do. Even now I get goosebumps listening to Waves

[@electroniccafemusic]

Indeed. Quality tune. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andrewburns5697]

Another great interview lads. Really interesting. Neil comes across as such a down to earth bloke. I was a big fan of Blancmange back in the eighties. I bought the 2011 come back album 'Blanc Burn' when it came out but was really disappointed by it. Then I heard Stephen had left the group due to ill health. I haven't bought anything since by the group apart from 'The Blanc Tapes' boxset. However the newer tracks that you have played snippets of throughout the video sound really good. So I might have to check out the more recent stuff in greater detail. Thanks for more great content.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thank for your kind words Andrew. Much appreciated. Yes, check out the later stuff, Top notch . . . about a dozen albums. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thanks for the feedback Andrew, and your right Neil was a total joy and a top man- thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe- more good stuff come!! -Andy

[@tankmodeler]

That was a great interview and so glad to see that Neil is still having fun with all of this. Bloody well done all!

[@electroniccafemusic]

Many thanks for the kind words. We loved speaking with Neil. He’s a top chap. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@popflickbogeypoo]

Thank you so much you interviewing my absolute hero!! I loved his modesty. What a great man. ❤

[@electroniccafemusic]

Neil is great. We’ve interviewed twice. Here’s the other one kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXfMfqB-p5yredUsi=OUJcRq8VnGBt5GEj Thanks for watching. MW

[@KarlHamilton]

Great interview. Neil is such a legend. And so down to earth too! Nice T-shirt Andy ;) Subscribed!

[@KarlHamilton]

I mean the New Order one BTW haha. You changed it at some point.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks Karl for subscribing, kind words and watching Electronic cafe. Glad you liked it. MW

[@divernater]

Smashing interview guys .. bravo. He's so real . Wow Blancmage was such an intricate tapestry woven into those awakening years for me, so many superb songs on that first album. What a lovely guy!

[@electroniccafemusic]

Yes, agree, great songs and a lovely guy too. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

yup he's as real as they come, brilliant guy! thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@roverboi100]

awesome interview so glad he and steve luscombe still in touch such a fab group well done for nailing it

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words and comments. Thanks too for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thank you for the lovely words-and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@brianstalker1]

One of the best episodes yet. Been a big fan of Blancmange since the 80's and they are still making great albums today. Love their new single. A real humble guy

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks buddy. Glad you enjoyed. Neil was indeed fabulous. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thank Brian- and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@designguy65]

LOVE Blancmange. Felt like they were my secret synth pop find even though everyone saw them on MTV like I did. Great to see Neil doing well. Going to listen to their song Believe now.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Great comments. Thanks for sharing and watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@johannOplease]

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Blancmange! Neil is incredibly talented and such a gentleman

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe and comments. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

100% agree Johann - Neil is a legend! thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@cosmicsodared]

Fabulous been a huge blancmange fan from the early days I was gutted when they split and was absolutely overjoyed when they reformed, his output is incredible and top top quality. Well done boys for getting Neil on.... Brilliant

[@electroniccafemusic]

Many thanks for comments and thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thank you my friend, Neil is pure class! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@nickpatten5263]

Loved Neil and Blancmange since Living on the Ceiling. Lovely man, great sense of humour, and a brilliant and unique musician. Love all his music. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Hey Nick - glad you enjoyed it sir! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@dalidamezine5219]

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[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks Dalida. We love all of your support for Electronic Cafe. MW

[@dalidamezine5219]

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[@stuartpbates]

Got all their albums and just listened to Happy families....classic Saw them at the Fleece and Furkin in Bristol a couple of years ago and great interaction with the crowd. Had a quick chat with him afterwards and got my copy of Happy Families too l brought on the day. Really fantastic bloke and very humble with it A legend indeed

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your great comments. Neil is indeed a great bloke. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thanks Stuart, agree he is a legend, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Bloody love Blancmange. Once of the best syntpop duos of the 80s for me.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Indeed. You have great taste. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@synth1002]

Wow thanks i didn't know they are still active, phenomenal

[@electroniccafemusic]

They very much are and VERY productive. Thanks for watching + supporting Electronic Cafe. MW

[@martinfarnworth6659]

Listening to Happy Families again after watching. Correct Andy that it's aged very well. A lot to do with Neil's wit and great personality for sure. Undiminished - what a charming bloke.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thanks Martin for the kind words, and yup its a great album, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@coffeeguy6673]

I'd forgotten about this great band until last Friday afternoon, I was in my tiny 8 foot by 8 foot workshop , refurbing a coffee machine for one of my customers, I had my little Amazon alexa speaker playing radio 2 with Scott Mills, then DONT TELL ME started playing....had me bopping like a gooden in the little space I had, anyone looking in woulda thought, look at that nutter lol !! Great track along with loads of others from the best musical time, the 80s !! Cheers guys, Daz, Leicester, 57 yrs old by the way.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Fantastic story. Thank you for sharing. Great tune. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@margaretkiernan9957]

The 80s were such a great time to grow up in the music was so inspiring great to see bands making a come back

[@electroniccafemusic]

Indeed Margaret, thanks for comments and watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Amen to that Margaret, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@margaretkiernan9957]

@@andymcnab5620 please could you do a show on music of today that someone like me would enjoy the music of today does nothing for me

[@andymcnab5620]

@@margaretkiernan9957 Hey Margaret most of our content is on new great music - check out all the hot stuff sections on previous episodes and our best of 2020 and 2021 shows and our Celebrity Hot stuff episode- and our Rising star episodes of Beautiful Machines and National Milk Bar both of these bands are on our live show line up for March 2023!! You are guaranteed to find loads of new exciting music- let me know if these help you! -Andy

[@andymcnab5620]

@@margaretkiernan9957 here's a starting point for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWTId5ePeK95l6M

[@whitelionradio28]

My favourite Blancmange track is "I've Seen The Word", superb track.

[@electroniccafemusic]

What a great track. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

a great track amongst many by Neil my friend, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@brianbutterworth8801]

Thanks for another great live chat, i was never much into blancmange back in the day, it was probably the name, but now i realize i missed out they make some really nice music, thanks again guys, keep safe.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks Brian. Glad you enjoyed and have open your eyes to a great Pandoras box of new music. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Hey Brian great to know we've helped you get into Blancmange!! thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@Ruediger_Hasenpusch]

Neil the Legend! 👍🏻

[@electroniccafemusic]

Indeed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

that he is Rudiger! thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@phillipmanning4995]

We went to see blancmange the other night and it was an absolutely brilliant gig. I've been wanting to see them for years and now I just want to see them again as soon as possible.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Great stuff. We saw them earlier in the tour. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

We do too! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@whitelionradio28]

Some Bizarre album, one of the greatest albums ever released. Still have my original vinyl copy and play it from time to time.

[@electroniccafemusic]

It is indeed. I still have mine. Pivotal album. MW

[@nota8386]

Loved Blancmange...Blind Vision, Feel Me, Waves are my top 3 of theirs.lovethe Electronic Cafe... proper enthusiasm and genuine knowledge of the genre

[@electroniccafemusic]

Blancmange was and are a unique band. Thanks my friend for the kind words. We are pleased the EC resonates with proper lovers of electronic music. It makes it worthwhile. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@duncankemp63]

Brilliant interview, thanks for the content👍

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe Duncan and kind words. MW

[@andymcnab6848]

Thank you Duncan and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@pookie440]

Nice mention for Kincaid. (Neil's son) he has done some really good stuff. Check it out

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@whitelionradio28]

Fantastic interview chaps, Neil is one of those guys that is genuinly interesting to listen too.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@richardrickford3028]

Brilliant interview with a lovely humble guy who has no rock star coolness - just a lot of talent, a capacity for hard work. and a very big heart. I would deeply urge people who have not done so to explore the blancmange renaissance there has been since 2010 - there have been some absolutely brilliant tracks as well as some vintage dead pan blancmange humour (I am thinking of tracks like I'm having a coffee on Blancburn) To just take that album there is also the wonderful Western which is really an undiscovered dance hall smash. (The same is also true for acid tongue off Semi Detatched) God Bless you Neil Arthur and keep on with the fantastic work.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your excellent comments and kind words. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@richardrickford3028]

@@electroniccafemusic My real pleasure and thank you for your excellent cafe. Due to the quality of this interview I am going to keep a lookout for you in future and listen to other interviews you have already done. Cheers guys.

[@electroniccafemusic]

@@richardrickford3028 Thanks cuddly. Glad you’ve found us. Please subscribe. We have numerous vids and loads in the pipeline. MW

[@andymcnab6848]

Richard thanks for the great feedback and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@richardrickford3028]

@@andymcnab6848 My utter pleasure. It is groups like Blancmange that help me through life. I remember when blancmange were on top of the pops in 1982 with living on the ceiling. I was ten years old and I immediately thought this song is absolutely brilliant. I found the use of the Indian instruments so exciting. This was at the time when I believe Neil Arthur had to sing "I'm up the cuckoo tree" because "I am up the bloody tree" was considered too risque by the BBC.

[@zedfield7736]

What a great interview, such a big influence on me becoming a musician and getting into electronic music, thx guys

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words and comments. Thanks especially for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thank you for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@rsmith7912]

I was just at the Islington Assembly Hall gig in London last night which was absolutely brilliant. It was the last night of the 2022 tour too so it's no wonder Neil's got a gammy knee after all those dates! It was was a really great show though although no 'The day before you came' (slap on the wrist Mr Arthur)! The first time I ever saw Blancmange was when they were the support act for Grace Jones when she did her One Man Show at the Lyceum in London in the early '80's. That was one of the best concerts I've ever seen but I'd never heard of Blancmange at that point, I liked what I heard though. Then success rightly came their way & I've followed them ever since. The London, Hammersmith Palais gig was one I remember as being particularly fantastic at the time. I do miss the backing singer girls though I must admit. They definitely added that extra something to the Blancmange sound as well as to the live shows. Whatever happened to them? The new album is one of their best methinks with some great tunes that really grow on you. It was so good to come across this interview after last night's show explaining where Neil is at right now. He must be absolutely knackered after the long tour now though so I hope he can put his feet up, slippers on & have a good rest over the holiday period. Thanks to Neil for keeping Blancmange going strong for over 40 years & long may he continue!! Thanks to you guys for another great interview too. You must be having so much fun interviewing so many major artists of the 80's electronic scene. It is very much appreciated!

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words and fantastic comments. Indeed Neil is fantastic and must be feeling exhausted after this long but very successful tour. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. Loads of new stuff coming. MW

[@rsmith7912]

@@electroniccafemusic I very much look forward to seeing what's coming next year. I know Electronic Cafe is basically set as a review of the 80's scene but there is one album from '79 that was a precursor for a lot of the 80's output. That being the amazing Sparks album 'The Number One Song In Heaven' produced by Giorgio Moroder. Sparks were the first rock group to go electronic disco & they've influenced many of the 80's bands with their stage act of singer & weirdo on the keyboards. Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Soft Cell & Blancmange for example. If you've mentioned it before I apologise but Sparks are finally getting the recognition they deserve after last year's successful documentary about them. They continue to make relevant new music still & are doing two nights at the Royal Albert Hall next May which is really quite incredible after over 50 years in the business. An interview with Ron & Russell Mael would be fantastic & I'm sure they would be open to it as well. Just a suggestion, fingers crossed.

[@electroniccafemusic]

@@rsmith7912 thanks my friend. We are not just 80s - but anything good re the electronic music genre. Watch this space. MW

[@rsmith7912]

@@electroniccafemusic That sounds intriguing. In a good way I hope. 😉

[@andymcnab5620]

Great comments and thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@robertseddon2512]

Well done mark on the edit couldn't see any problems on play back, another great interview,Alice Hubble is a great artist and would be great on your channel, talking about beng please lads try and get john Foxx on your channel he is a true legend.thanks again love the channel.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks Robert. We really appreciate your kind words and support for Electronic Cafe. Great comments. All noted. The edit was a real job and a half - so glad it turned out OK. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thanks Rob, my bro Mark nailed the edit! We would love to interview John Foxx- we're working on it! Neil is awesome!! thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe- Andy

[@seamusquinn3563]

What a lovely interview guys. What nice humble bloke. I am gonna check their new albums out. Thanks guys

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words Seamus. Neil was great. Do check his new albums out. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Seamus, hope your enjoying the new Blancmange material, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@justinbarber5463]

Super interview. Great job lads! Would have seen Neil in Dublin a couple of months ago but for understandable cancellation of Erasure tour. Wish he was doing Dublin on his own tour. Love his music and voice. Was very interesting to find out about his holidaying with Vince in 1982. Press had reported he was to do the Assembly follow up to Never Never but obviously never happened. Never knew though he was such mates with Vince and funny to think of them on holidays as Vince and Stephen can look so alike, in photos at least. Covers album very interesting. Overall tho learnt a lot there I didn't know 🤪 Keep up the good work!! 👍

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words and comments Justin, pleased you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thank you Justin - hope Neil gets to Dublin at some point, thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@leescott1216]

Brilliant interview 👍. Seen them about six times. First time they were supporting Japan

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks Lee. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thanks Lee- back in the day Blancmange were the support for so many bands- thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@biorama]

Living on the Ceiling is what got me into the whole synth/New Wave genre in the early 80s. The song was in heavy rotation on MTV in late 82 and then I tuned to WLIR to see if they played that type of music and the rest is history....

[@electroniccafemusic]

Great comments. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

A great way to get into synth music! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@peterhancox6962]

I love Blancmange since the 80''s in Cape town

[@electroniccafemusic]

Great choice. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@davidcarr9003]

I've loved Blancmange since Happy Families came out, I find it difficult to understand how many fans of 80's electronic bands don't even know about them

[@electroniccafemusic]

Yes Indeed. Great comments and thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab6848]

Yup very underrated-thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@andyb7339]

Amazing sound 👍

[@electroniccafemusic]

Cheers. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andrewsly3183]

Thanks Guys really enjoyed it-have shared it also to the Erasure group-Gavin Harriman -interesting about the cover’s project with Vince. You should also check out the David Ball Soft Cell book Electronic Boy-great read ! Maybe you could even grab David one day Keep the great exclusives going please. Thanks Andrew

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your kind words Andrew and for sharing and importantly your support for electronic cafe. Much appreciated. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thanks for sharing Andrew, will check out Dave's book! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@SimonPass230267]

I saw them live supporting Depeche Mode at the Oxford Polytechnic in either 82 or 83. Loved the sound then, and still do now. Like other comments here, I've no idea why they weren't as big as other acts of the time. But the hardcore who recognise something great, stick with them.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Yes, same. Great comments + thanks for sharing and watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@baldieman64]

What a great mix of "Blind vision".

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@mikeshakespeare7294]

Really enjoyed that thanks. My son Finlay has played with Neil - if you've got time have a listen to some of his work.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Oh wow. I have seen (and spoken) to Finlay. Nice guy - he supported Neil at Chinnerys’s a few years back. Thank you for your kind words and for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

I bought Finlays album at the Chinneries gig lovely guy and great artist! Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe- Andy

[@chrissofad]

Finlay's work is great - Please let him know "Occupation" is a brilliant track, I'm responsible for a lot of its Spotify plays.

[@electroniccafemusic]

@@chrissofad Thanks for supporting Electronic Cafe. MW

[@electroniccafemusic]

@@chrissofad 👍🏻

[@maxshea4762]

I wish they had talked more about Stephen, and about the decades between Believe You Me and the new incarnation of Blancmange. Great interview, though. Neil Arthur is a lot of fun.

[@electroniccafemusic]

He’s a great bloke. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@kevincross9206]

Great interview - Neil seems a top chap!

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it, yes Neil is brilliant. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@syracusemusic1539]

Good episode lads 👍

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

thanks as always and for watching the Electronic Cafe -Andy

[@jameslemley1758]

Iconic still love blancmagne

[@electroniccafemusic]

100%. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@StratsRUs]

Imagine writing an Eternal Song ! Fantastic.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@tyroon81]

Will have to check out some of the newer stuff. He seems to have managed to keep that early 80s sound in these new albums👍🏼

[@electroniccafemusic]

Most definitely you do need to check out his new stuff. He's still releasing great music. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@michelperrier9437]

Blancmange was so goog in the 80's with Happy Famillies and Mange Tout :)

[@electroniccafemusic]

100%. Still releasing great music. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@tanoi6212]

a truly missed opportunity to learn more about their timeless masterpiece "waves",,, ...... bummer

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for your really great comment and for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@andymcnab5620]

Thanks for watching the Electronic Cafe- Andy

[@samchant-summers5382]

Love Neil's accent. Love his hair in the 1980s. Love Blancmange. Thank you for another excellent interview. I'm so jealous that you saw Blancmange and Depeche Mode! Best Wishes Sam xx

[@andymcnab5620]

@@samchant-summers5382 thanks for the kind words Sam and for watching the Electronic Cafe-Andy

[@electroniccafemusic]

@@samchant-summers5382 Thanks Sam. Great comments. Appreciate your support for Electronic Cafe. MW

[@SteveJuhase]

Love Blancmange. One of my favorite songs is Blind Vision. He's very sexy. More now that he's older vs when he was younger.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for comments and for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@Kkidzz]

David Rhodes….. Random Hold: still have the albums.

[@electroniccafemusic]

Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW

[@martinparker9249]

i hear .......Erasure .......david byrne .......kraftwerk.......and joy division and Bowie .......hate me in the comments !!

[@electroniccafemusic]

Why hate you?. All great artists to be compared to. Thanks for watching Electronic Cafe. MW