Monday 21 April 2014

Steve Gilpin Anne, No Can Do -
1972


This was Steve Gilpin's third release. He had previously released two singles on Strange Records also in 1972. Just after this was released he became a household name in New Zealand by winning the TV talent show New Faces. Which set him up for a career as a middle of the road Cabaret Singer. He performed regularly on New Zealand TV singing bland versions of the safer hits of the day. He wore a tuxedo and a bow-tie in concert. But in 1978, aged 29, inspired by early John Foxx period Ultravox he formed the New Wave Pop band Mi-Sex. Which had several big hits in New Zealand and Australia. Sadly Steve Gilpin died in 1992 after a car accident.

Vinyl Discography
Singles
Spring Strange 1972
Stone Me Strange 1972
Anne, No Can Do HMV 1972
Knowing Polydor 1973
Hey, Little Girl Polydor 1973
Cosmic Way Polydor 1974
Key To The Sun Radio NZ 1977
Albums
Knowing Polydor 1973

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single