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(This page is about the British indie pop band. For the soca singer of the same name, see Blue Boy).
Blueboy

Blueboy were an indie pop band formed in Reading, Berkshire who were signed to Sarah Records and later Shinkansen Recordings. Core members Keith Girdler and Paul Stewart also recorded as Arabesque and Beaumont.

Blueboy formed around 1989 and initially consisted of Keith Girdler (on vocals) and Paul Stewart (on guitars), formerly of little-known band Feverfew. They soon signed to Sarah Records, releasing the home-recorded single "Clearer" in 1991, and took on more members, including singer/cellist Gemma Townley and second guitarist Harvey Williams (of The Field Mice/Another Sunny Day). "Clearer" was followed by several singles and two albums on Sarah, If Wishes Were Horses and Unisex. In October 1994, Blueboy recorded a session for John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show. Their final release, The Bank of England, was released in 1998 on Sarah head Matt Haynes' new label, Shinkansen Recordings. By then, Girdler and Stewart were the only original members of the band. Girdler and Stewart were also involved in two other bands, Arabesque and Beaumont, and Girdler also recorded with Lovejoy. Townley later joined Trembling Blue Stars, as did Williams.

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Links to Peel[]

Peel first played the band's material via their debut single, 'Clearer' in September 1991. He would play further material from the group until the late 90's, including a session they recorded for his radio programme in 1994.

Sessions[]

The band's only session is available on John Peel Session 03.12.94 (2xLP, Precious, 2021)

1. Recorded: 1994-10-30. First Broadcast: 03 December 1994

  • Toulouse / Good News Week / Dirty Mag's / Loony Tunes

Other Shows Played[]

Clearer

Clearer

1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1998
  • 28 May 1998: What Do People Do All Day (7" - Marco Polo) Skinkansen
  • 16 June 1998: What Do People Do All Day? (7" - Marco Polo / What Do People Do All Day?) Shinkansen

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