The Glove were a new wave spin-off group formed in 1983 by Robert Smith of The Cure and Steve Severin of Siouxsie & the Banshees. Both artists had reportedly been under pressure from their respective groups and needed an artistic break. Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie had already formed side-project The Creatures in 1981 and Smith had also joined The Banshees for live work. The group's name refers to the giant blue glove in The Beatles' film "Yellow Submarine". The Glove released one album, Blue Sunshine, recorded with various other musical collaborators including vocalist Jeanette Landray of the Top of the Pops dance troupe Zoo.
Links to Peel[]
Peel would have been naturally interested in Smith and Severin's new product after having championed their respective bands in previous years. Airplay of their material seems to have been limited however. After cutting off short the 12" version of "Like an Animal" on the 27 August 1983 (BFBS) show he stated: "I know that's not the end, but frankly I'm bored with it".
Sessions[]
- none
Shows Played[]
- 1983
- 15 August 1983: Like An Animal (7") Wonderland
- 17 August 1983 (BFBS): Like An Animal (7") Wonderland / Polydor SHE 3
- 27 August 1983 (BFBS): Like An Animal (12") Wonderland / Polydor SHE X 3
- 05 September 1983 (BBC World Service): Like An Animal (7") Wonderland / Polydor SHE 3
- 07 September 1983: This Green City (LP - Blue Sunshine) Wonderland
- 10 September 1983 (BFBS): This Green City (LP - Blue Sunshine) Wonderland
- 10 September 1983 (BFBS): Punish Me With Kisses (album - Blue Sunshine) Wonderland SHELP 2
- 03 October 1983 (BBC World Service): Punish Me With Kisses (LP - Blue Sunshine) Wonderland
- 03 October 1983 (BBC World Service): This Green City (LP - Blue Sunshine) Wonderland
- 1985
- 24 February 1985 (BFBS): Like An Animal (12") Wonderland / Polydor SHE X 3