The Sultans of Ping (also known as the Sultans of Ping F.C.) are an Irish band formed in 1988 by Niall O'Flaherty, Pat O'Connell, Paul Fennelly and Ger Lyons. The band's name is a play on the 1978 Dire Straits song "Sultans of Swing", dating from a time when "it was sacrilege to say anything whatsoever funny or nasty about Dire Straits".
Following a number of line up changes, the band came to the attention of the Irish and UK music press, when "Where's Me Jumper" was released in January 1992. After several other independently released singles, the band signed to Epic Records, through a deal organised by Rhythm King Records's Martin Heath.
(read more on Wikipedia)
Links to Peel[]
Peel first started playing Sultans Of Ping in January 1992 at the same time when the band came to the attention of the Irish and UK music press. Further material from the group were played on his shows including a session they recorded for his programme in 1992.
On his 19 December 1992 show, Peel mentioned that his daughter, Flossie, picked Sultan Of Ping's 'Veronica' to be played on the programme. She also picked Sultans Of Ping's 'Riot At The Sheepdog Trials' on his 25 December 1992 programme.
Sessions[]
Sultans of Ping FC - Peel Session (8th March 1992)
1. Recorded: 1992-03-05. First Broadcast: 08 March 1992. Repeated: 10 July 1992
- Kick Me With Your Leather Boots / He Thought I Was Your Best Friend / Give Him A Ball And A Yard Of Grass / Karaoke Queen
Other Shows Played[]
- 1992
- 04 January 1992: Where's Me Jumper? (10") Divine
- 25 January 1992: Where's Me Jumper? (single) Divine
- 19 December 1992: 'Veronica (12 inch)' (Divine)
- 25 December 1992: 'Riot At The Sheepdog Trials (12"-Veronica)' (Divine)