Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. She and fellow founding member Ronnie Rogers had worked with other members of TPau to write a few new songs just before lockdown. I got home one day and Carol had this quiet sketch she'd written on the piano. Carols daughter Scarlett had directed TPaus 2018 single Run and was happy to take on her latest project with help from her younger brother Dylan. Could have lived without the Big Country flavoured 'Do the Right Dance'; and surely Paul McCartney will be suing Decker for re-writing Wings' 'With a Little Luck' and re-titling it 'Wing and a Prayer'? [4] The compilation's title was based on the band's successful debut single "Heart and Soul". I was very taken with Carols voice, so we struck a kind of agreement and the first thing I did was fire most of the band, revealed Chris in an interview with Q magazine. Hearing China In Your Hands with real strings was emotional. We flew back to London to appear on it and were never told we werent going back to the States, she says. "The creative side is wonderful but the promotion is harder.. Guitarist Dean Howard has toured and recorded with Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan. Background [ edit] Singer Carol Decker said of the authorship and composition of the selection: I then turned those noises into words which took about a week to get right. Then we got dropped by the record company and everything just ground to a halt. But pressure to keep the momentum building forced the band back into the studio to complete the work for their second album, Rage. He said I had just walked away from debts of 800,000. I had made some money but not tons. Ronnie and I had got the vocals finished in February and we thought wed start putting the music out as download-only singles. Ive had every single gig wiped out of my diary through to almost Christmas. Discover Bridge of Spies by T'Pau released in 1987. I didnt even present the idea to the band, says Carol. Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching #4 after being featured on a Pepe Jeans advertisement; it repeated the feat in the UK Singles Chart some months later. We wrote all the songs and royalties still trickle in now but a millionaire Im not.. T'Pau: 03:34 : Spotify Amazon: 2 : Only the Lonely. So I hope fans will like the new single.. Around the same time, it emerged that she had also grown frustrated at a lack of airplay for her band's new material, as many radio stations were only interested in playing T'Pau's classic hits. Im not an ber-cool person and was always up for that stuff, she says. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. We did a reunion tour in 2013 and it was always the highlight. "The funniest moment came when Dylan told me that he and Scarlett had six years experience between them at college. The absence of a record company means Carol and her bandmates have creative control over their output but they dont have the budget to spend on a big campaign. Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers of TPau talk about career highs, overlooked songs, and the eclecticism at the heart of the band. It flopped on its first release in the UK, but in the US it started to receive radio play and began a hesitant ascent of the Billboard Hot 100. Scarlett is a big fan of the American make-up artist Jeffree Star and she bought me some of his cosmetics. 4 after being featured on a Pepe Jeans advertisement; it repeated the feat in the UK Singles Chart some months later. T'Pau: Only a Heartbeat: With Carol Decker, Ronnie Rogers, T'Pau. TPaus lead singer, Liverpool-born Carol Decker began as a member of a ska band, The Lazers at Shrewsbury Art College. Be the first to comment on this artist! Instead, Decker often performs what she calls a "basic" version,[4] explaining to Songfacts: "I rap the first two verses then cut to the melody for the verse before the chorus. T'Pau: 04:15 : Amazon: 2 : I Will Be With You. Carol has kept in touch with her 50,000 Twitter followers most days, offering plenty of laughter along the way. Then one day I saw this documentary about Mary Shelley. Their debut single and first hit was the 1987 release "Heart and Soul". Our manager came backstage and told me I was a very lucky girl, recalls Carol. In 2007, marking the 20th anniversary of T'Pau's initial success, Ron Rogers and Carol Decker released the new single, "Just Dream", exclusively as an internet download. The cups were paper thin and so fragile when you held it in your hand. Carol Decker. British guitarist and songwriter, born 13 March 1959 in Shrewsbury, UK. Their third single, "China in Your Hand", was their biggest UK hit; it became the 600th single to reach number 1 in the UK and spent five weeks at the top spot. Ronnie and I are really eclectic writers, which some people think is brilliant, but others especially in America struggled with, says Carol. A year later, in October 1987, we were at No 1. You never really know why one song does it. X Factor asked me to go on Xtra Factor but Gary Barlow refused to face me. Traversing the groups career on Virgin Records, from their quadruple-platinum 1987 debut album, Bridge Of Spies, to 1991s Top 10 outing, The Promise, it reveals a group working at the peak of their powers. I called that The Walkman Tour as members of the band had stopped talking to each other by then, she continues. Discover The Virgin Anthology by T'Pau released in 2017. But, for some reason, the public didnt take to subsequent songs as much, even though we felt as strongly about them.. Rogers, R.Rodgers, R.Rogers, Rodgers, Roger, Rogers, Rogers, R., Rogers, Ronald, Roland Rogers, Ron Rodgers, Ronald Phillip Rogers, Ronald Rogers, Ronnie Rodgers, Ronnie Rogers [a271215] It started OK, but tensions started to build with the others as time went on., Siren Records sent the newly formed six-piece stateside to a studio near Chicago to record their first album, Bridge Of Spies. I was 26 and my dad was suggesting I try the cruise ships. Following its inclusion in a Pepe Jeans advert, the single reached No. After touring with Bryan Adams and Nik Kershaw, the band added another guitarist, Dean Howard, and recorded their second album, Rage. These cover versions originally formed part of the band's live set to enable Decker to leave the stage to change her costume, and were subsequently released as CD single bonus tracks. 4 in September.[7]. Their debut album, Bridge of Spies (simply called T'Pau in the US), also reached number 1 and went quadruple platinum in the UK. Carol and Ronnie put together a new band and won a couple of support slots at Londons Marquee Club with a repertoire that included cover versions of Save Your Kisses for Me and Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. To me, it was just another song it didnt sound like it had a chorus either. . This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The compilation's title was based on the band's successful debut single "Heart and Soul". I think its a much better album than Rage, but the bubble had burst, adds Ronnie. Named after a Vulcan character from the Star Trek TV series, the pop-anthem band T'Pau formed in 1986 around vocalist Carol Decker (b. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. Fortunately, we got it wrapped up just in time. In 1997, after finding new management, she formed a new line-up of T'Pau in order to begin touring again. Sites: Wikipedia, web.archive.org, secondhandsongs.com, repertoire.bmi.com Aliases: Randall Rogers Variations: Viewing All | Ronnie Rogers R. Rogers, R.Rogers, Rodgers, Rogers, Rogers Ronnie, Ron Rogers Artist [a357974] "The money comes in with the big campaign and that I find frustrating. We originally intended to have David Sanborn do the sax solo on the album, but due to a fear of flying, he wasnt able to make it to Chicago on time. For the single version, Gary Barnacle did the honours. | Its still a little poignant for me even today to discuss all the potential that was in front of us, says Carol Decker, who fronted TPau with her boyfriend, Ronnie Rogers. The 4CD box set The Virgin Anthology can be bought here. China only really came into its own when we gave it to Roy. I did London Coliseum last autumn and Leeds Millennium Square with a 75-piece orchestra. China In Your Hand was the bands second single. In time, they would fill venues like Londons Wembley Arena by themselves: the perfect platform to showcase Carols powerful voice. The short set was a make-or-break moment. I didnt start singing professionally until I was 22. In 1982 Carol attended a Katz gig where Ronnie threw his guitar into the audience, which hit Carol and cut her finger. Carol, who met Prince Charles and Princess Diana during the late 1980s when her band became the biggest in Britain, said she was proud of her two children. He said the gaps needed filling, so I started these syncopated sort of nonsense noises. In fact, the classic 80s power ballad was to mark a commercial peak, and the groups US career was already starting to unravel. They needed to stop for sandwiches every hour. T'Pau: 04:19 : Spotify Amazon: 4 : Wing & A Prayer. March 13, 1959), keyboard player Michael Chetwood (b. August 26, 1954), bassist Paul Jackson (b. August 8, 1961), and drummer Tim Burgess (b. October 6, 1961). Your email address will not be published. March 13, 1959), keyboard player Michael Chetwood (b. August 26, 1954), bassist Paul Jackson (b. August 8, 1961), and drummer Tim Burgess (b. October 6, 1961). Ronnie Rogers (I) Actor Composer Soundtrack IMDbPro Starmeter See rank Ronnie Rogers is known for Laura Bell Bundy: Drop on By (2010), Brooks & Dunn: Only in America (2009) and T'Pau: Bridge of Spies (1987). More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Awards 1 win & 3 nominations Known for Laura Bell Bundy: Drop on By Music Video T'Pau also recorded rock versions of The Monkees' "I'm a Believer", Petula Clark's "Downtown" and The Left Banke's "Walk Away Rene", all with lead vocals by rhythm guitarist Ron Rogers. "Those have been pulled and the arenas are hard to book in advance so we dont know if theyll go ahead. Complemented by a disc of remixes, rarities and demos, its a body of work thats hard to characterize, but proves that legacies are harder to shatter than fragile chart careers. Initially a flop in the UK, it first became a hit in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, reaching No. Our management was clear that we had to keep the ball rolling, says Carol. September 10, 1957), guitarist Ronnie Rogers (b. I guess subconsciously thats how I got the title.. In 1982 Carol attended a Katz gig where Ronnie threw his guitar into the audience, which hit Carol and cut her finger. And Carol, from Shrewsbury, revealed that the lockdown video had a personal edge because she believed she and her husband Richard, a chef, might have suffered a mild dose of Covid-19. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. 1988 saw the release of their second album Rage which produced the hit single "Secret Garden". The rap was the idea of Andy Piercy, our then producer. The band was earning a strong reputation as a live act and was soon on tour with Nik Kershaw. But playing the shows isnt just about having fun. Now we both feel in perfect health. That one has really, really hurt.. In November 1987, when TPaus China In Your Hand became the 600th single to peak at No.1 in Britain, it seemed the bands passport to world domination was stamped and little would stand in their way. Im Irish-Liverpudlian stock so its in our blood to reach for the bottle. She gained control fairly quickly and soon launched a solo career. You have to rely on your social media. There are two different versions of the Music Video, one made later than the other, both visible on YouTube. [9] Former guitarist Ronnie Rogers is currently in the band The Ronaldos. She used it as an opportunity to get backstage and meet Ronnie, whom she fancied. Ron Rogers was born on March 13, 1959 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, UK. Copyright 2023 Jon Kutner. It feels different now, says Carol. [3] The following year, the band had their biggest hit with the ballad, "China in Your Hand", which spent five weeks at Number 1 in the UK chart,[3] and also claimed the top slot in several European countries, but made little impact in the United States. Feature writer and food critic Andy Richardson interviews celebrities, writes columns and hangs out with chefs for stories that appear across all group titles. I knew it would just cause a massive row. Though she and Ronnie were the songwriters, and the compositions for the first two albums were completed before the band had been signed, the pair admits that a lot of time was spent managing the situation. They had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK during the late 1980s and early 1990s, most notably "China in Your Hand", "Heart and Soul" and "Valentine",[4] and several hits in the rest of Europe, before disbanding in 1992. The band formed in 1986, taking their name from a Vulcan elder of the same name in the sci-fi series Star Trek. While lead single (and fan favorite) Whenever You Need Me performed solidly and secured the act a final Top Of The Pops appearance in May 1991, sales of The Promise, which the band wanted to title A New Decade, were modest, and TPau was dumped by Siren during a UK tour. Everything was too rushed. Tensions were also mounting with the continued attention on Carol as the face of the band. They have had a string of Top 40 hits in the UK, and several hits in the United States and Europe. We had to watch telly in sleeping bags. Your email address will not be published. [1][2] Decker recorded Red between December 1997 to July 1998 at Roundhouse Studios in London. Ronnie Rogers [T'Pau] Top Songs as Writer #1: "Heart and Soul" by T'Pau #2: "China in Your Hand" by T'Pau #3: "Valentine" by T'Pau #4: "I Will Be with You" by T'Pau #5: "Whenever You Need Me" by T'Pau #6: "Secret Garden" by T'Pau #7: "Sex Talk" by T'Pau #8: "Only the Lonely" by T'Pau #9: "Road to Our Dream" by T'Pau #10: "Valentine" by T'Pau. [3], The song is notable for its usage of various vocal overdubs, causing Decker, essentially, to be duetting with herself on the original studio recording. Ronnie Rogers Past members Tim Burgess Michael Chetwood Paul Jackson Taj Wyzgowski Dean Howard Jez Ashurst Dave Hattee Dan McKinna Website http://www.tpau.co.uk/ T'Pau/tpa/are an English popgroup formed in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, led by singer Carol Decker. The pair blocked the suggestion, which they now describe as a big mistake. "[5] Speaking to Super Deluxe Edition in 2013, she added, "I recorded Red when I was pregnant with my daughter. They actually say they can't, and then the younger stations play the younger artists, the hip stations. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. Then, towards the end, it got even worse when we would get feedback with a multiple-choice table, and the responses ranged from Not quite what we are looking for, to Dont give up your day job. I imagine those punky little A&R guys thought it was funny, but it really wasnt., The band found a mentor in David Massey, who managed Wang Chung a group that scored big hits with Dance Hall Days and Everybody Have Fun Tonight. He picked up on the hit potential of one of TPaus songs, Valentine, and urged them to write more like that, but still declined to take them on himself. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. In Groups: T'Pau. T'Pau: 04:00 . T'Pau: Sex Talk: Directed by Brian Grant. Written by MD Brown/AJ Sansone/RJCalilliVocals Ronnie RogersFrom the T'Pau CD Single I Will Be With You TPaus new single will be released on May 8 and the band are hoping to contact people who run 1980s websites and blogs so that they can promote it. The final eight shows on the Pleasure & Pain Tour had to be cancelled in early March after Decker suffered damage to her voice while suffering from bronchitis. Because of lockdown, we had to film at home using whatever props we could. But Ronnie remained optimistic. This was in part why the bands third set, The Promise, was recorded with each member playing a greater part, and a new producer was hired. "Well never know whether it was the virus because we didnt get tested. That meant she would be unable to make a living without her normal fees for performing. The album, which was released in September 1998, was supported by a thirty-six date tour named "The Red Tour". Other Top 20 hits followed: Valentine, I Will Be with You, Secret Garden and Whenever You Need Me but then it all went wrong. Ronnies mum died of cancer while we were away followed by my dad, who died of a heart attack in 1990 so the band split in 1991 with Ron returning to production. We had nothing left to give each other, Carol said. [6] Due to the exposure, the song was re-released in the UK that same month; this time it became a hit, equaling the US peak of No. Four subsequent singles from the album entered at least the Top 20, though none broke in the U.S. charts. We came from bands and embraced that culture, but we were signed as a duo to the label. The songs were all there but the band just werent cutting it.. 3: The Biggest Club Anthems of All Time, Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1985-1989, Entertainment Weekly: The Greatest Hits 1987, Renaissance Records, Inc.: Spring Sampler, 1997, Heart and Soul: The Very Best of T'Pau [Renaissance], In the Air Tonight: Virgin's Greatest Hits, Living in Oblivion: The 80's Greatest Hits, Vol. "Some of the things that I was particularly upset about was the 80s classical concert. Later the same year she appeared in the film Nine Dead Gay Guys as the wife of Stephen Berkoff. [5] But in the United States, the song received heavy airplay, and the Pepe Jeans advertisement enabled it to reach No. I would actually pick Only A Heartbeat from The Promise as my favourite TPau song ever.. "We're Part Of The 80s Fabric": Carol Decker And Ronnie Rogers Talk T'Pau Carol Decker and Ronnie Rogers of T'Pau talk about career highs, overlooked songs, and the eclecticism at the. 24 November 1959, Bolton) Lead Guitarist on, "Bridge of Spies" (1988, U.S./German release only), "Only A Heartbeat" (1991, U.S./Japan release only), "With a Little Luck" (1998, Promo release only). I wont plead poverty but financially its as good as the deal you sign and we didnt sign a very good deal. I put things up things that make me laugh on Twitter. Carol said the closure of concert venues had wrecked her bands schedule for 2020 and they were unlikely to perform now until the end of the year at the very earliest. As the only original member, Decker originally considered touring under her own name, but was advised that using the T'Pau name would generate more recognition. Decker still performs under the name T'Pau at solo shows and 1980s nostalgia concerts, and in 2013 she reunited with original band member and co-songwriter Ronnie Rogers for a 25th-anniversary UK tour.[5]. Tim Burgess / Carol Decker . Initially a flop in the UK, it first became a hit in the U.S. Tim Burgess. Now you can create a record in your own bedroom, but it just wasnt like that back then., The investment paid off with the 10-song set, which was given a deluxe edition reissue in 2015, proving to be a multi-platinum smash and containing the song Carol is most proud of: Heart And Soul, which was picked as TPaus first single. It was a similar story elsewhere too, but the strength of the bands songs cut through in Europe, where programmers had less influence on the charts. The next release, China in Your Hand, failed to chart in the US but became the 600th UK number one and was top of the chart on the week of the Kings Cross fire. When it gets past 8pm, Richard wrestles my phone out of my hand.. We also had a bit of a comedy element to it because people are going stir crazy. Despite this, the 11-song collection went platinum, and features in its entirety on Disc Three of The Virgin Anthology. 6 October 1961, Macclesfield) Percussionist/Drummer, Michael Chetwood (b. With each rejection, it was getting a bit much. Taj, who was more of a jazz guitarist, didnt feel comfortable with TPaus rock style, so he left and Dean Howard became his replacement. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. March 13, 1959), keyboard player Michael Chetwood (b. August 26, 1954), bassist Paul Jackson (b. August 8, 1961), and drummer Tim Burgess (b. October 6, 1961). Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. Although it wasnt noticeable enough to mar the enjoyment of the track, the tempo fluctuated so much that we could not edit the album version successfully for the single, besides which, the record company thought it was too long. There always seemed to be someone who gave us enough support and encouragement to keep going, he says today. 13 March 1959, Shrewsbury) Rhythm Guitarist/Songwriter, Tim Burgess (b. A third album The Promise followed in 1991, but the band split soon afterwards. He was right about Valentine. Our producer, Roy Thomas Baker, went: Well, what else have you got? Id brought my cassette of China and played it to him very unsurely, and that was that. Decker still performs under the name T'Pau at solo shows and 1980s nostalgia concerts. In February 2015, T'Pau released their fifth studio album, Pleasure & Pain, and embarked on a tour. 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Ronnie doesnt know why they werent involved in the decision, but believes it was just how new bands climbing up the ladder were treated back then. 2, Time for Dreaming: 45 of the World's Greatest Love Songs, The Best 80s Album in the WorldEver! She successfully poached him for her own band, but just three weeks later, the band split. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. T'Pau is a late 1980s pop group led by singer Carol Decker. The inspiration for China in Your Hand came from Frankensteins creator, Mary Shelley. But we did some tricks, gave it a false ending in the middle to get people clapping, and finished the chorus with the title again, as Id heard in a Howard Jones song, No One Is to Blame. Carol Decker / Ronnie Rogers. By then, I felt so assured and assumed that people got us and we were going to be able to do what we thought was right. 7 May 1961, Greenwich, London) Lead Guitarist, Ronnie Rogers (b. Impressum 8 August 1961, Telford) Bassist, Taj Wyzgowski (b. They have two children, Scarlett (born 1998) and Dylan (born 2002), and married in 2006. Two singles "With a Little Luck" and "Giving Up the Ghost" were released from the album. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. 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