Barbara Manning (born December 12, 1964) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist whose albums blend elements of rock, folk, pop and proto-punk. She is also known for her cover versions of often obscure pop songs. In addition to an acclaimed solo career, Manning has been active in a number of bands, including 28th Day (with Cole Marquis), World of Pooh, SF Seals, and The Go-Luckys!.
Links to Peel[]
Peel ironically played Barbara's first group, 28th Day, on his show on 28 October 1985. He would later play her solo career and bands such as World Of Pooh and the SF Seals on his radio programmes in the 80's and 90's. After his death in 2004, it was later found out that he had a copy of the 28th Day's album in his Record Collection: 1-9.
Shows Played[]
- 28th Day
- 28 October 1985: Where The Bears Sing (mini-album - 28th Day) Bring Out Your Dead / Enigma
- 06 February 1989: Mark E. Smith & Brix (album - Lately I Keep Scissors) Heyday
- 10 February 1989 (BFBS): 'Mark E. Smith & Brix (LP-Lately I Keep Scissors)' (Heyday)
- 22 February 1989: Scissors (album - Lately I Keep Scissors) Heyday
- 28 February 1989 (Radio Bremen): Scissors (album - Lately I Keep Scissors) Heyday
- 01 March 1989: Mark E. Smith & Brix (LP - Lately I Keep Scissors) Heyday
- 07 March 1989 (Ö3): Mark E. Smith & Brix (LP - Lately I Keep Scissors) Heyday
- 08 March 1989: Never Park (album - Lately I Keep Scissors) Di Di Music
- 18 June 1993: ‘Straw Man (CD – One Perfect Green Blanket)’ (Normal)
- 24 July 1997: Isn't Lovely Lovely? (CD Album - 1212) Matador
- 02 July 1990: G.H.M. (7") K
- 24 July 1990: G.H.M. (7") K
- SF Seals
- 07 May 1993: Being Cheated (7" - Nowherica / Being Cheated) Sub Pop
- 29 October 1993 (BFBS): Joltin' Joe Dimaggio (7" - Baseball Trilogy) Matador
- 05 November 1993: ‘Joltin’ Joe Dimaggio (7 inch - Baseball Trilogy)’ (Matador)