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From: peterr@utcsrgv.UUCP (Peter Rowley)
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Subject: Re: Heaven 17
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Date: Sun, 22-Jan-84 03:50:25 EST
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Posted: Sun Jan 22 03:50:25 1984
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"You have to remember, of course, that every number Mr. Henthorn says must be
 multiplied by two.  Apart from that he's perfectly alright."
						- apologies to Monty Python

Heaven 17, which has TWO ex-Human League members (Ian Marsh, Martyn Ware)
along with Glen Gregory, has TWO albums out (Penthouse and Pavement, The
Luxury Gap).

Heaven 17 is a "division" of the British Electric Foundation (B.E.F.)
which is the "corporate name" for Marsh/Ware/Gregory as producers, and
for riskier ventures.  B.E.F. produced "Music of Quality and Distinction,
Vol. 1" which is a collection of redone oldies, including "These Boots are
Made for Walking", "Wichita Lineman" (my favourite-- very good) and "Ball
of Confusion" (Tina Turner does vocals).  B.E.F. also wrote and produced "Music
For Listening To" which is instrumental electronic music, ranging from
funk to experimental.

I think Heaven 17 has had one hit, "We Don't Need This Fascist Groove Thang",
which was released in late '80, just as Reagan was coming to power, and,
well, comments on the prospects.

p. rowley, U. Toronto