Formed out of the remnants of The Suburban Reptiles, the founding members were Phil Judd (guitar, vocals), Wayne Stevens (aka Bones Hillman) (bass), and Mark Hough (aka Buster Stiggs) (drums). Formed in 1979, the band released the single "One Good Reason" which was a top 20 hit in New Zealand. They also appeared on the Ripper Records sampler AK79 and established a large live following after a residency at Auckland's Liberty Stage club.
In 1980 the band moved to Australia and signed for Mushroom Records for that country, although their New Zealand releases remained on Ripper.
Success
After some band dissension, Ian Gilroy of The Crocodiles replaced Hough on drums. The band released the single "Counting the Beat" which became a No. 1 hit in Australia and New Zealand. A second single released in 1981, "It Ain't What You Dance, It's the Way That You Dance It" (which had the outro repeat line "oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah"), was also a Top 5 hit in New Zealand but only a minor hit in Australia (reaching #43). An album, Practical Jokers, produced by David Tickle, was released. The band also performed songs in the film Starstruck.
The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Marlayne telling her lover that they can overcome whatever obstacles life places in their path by remaining strong in their relationship. She sings that if he can give her "one good reason" to stay together, she can give him two.
Significantly, this was the first occasion on which no Dutch language version of a Dutch Eurovision entry was recorded.
One Good Reason is the third solo record by British singer-songwriter and Mike + The Mechanics singer Paul Carrack. Mike + The Mechanics drummer Peter Van Hooke and songwriter/producer Christopher Neil also appear on the album, serving in the same roles they did for the Mechanics. The album's 10 songs include Carrack's two highest charting solo hits in America, "Don't Shed a Tear" (which became a Top 10 hit, peaking at number 9) and "One Good Reason" (which reached number 28).
Reception
Allmusic's Mike DeGagne calls "Don't Shed a Tear" "the album's highlight, bolstered by its subtle, laid-back groove with a stop and start tempo which comes across as unique to a certain extent." But he castigated the rest of the record, saying that "while the songs are well-written lyrically, they're dispensed rather half-heartedly from a musical standpoint" and "It's apparent in tracks like 'Fire With Fire' and 'Give Me A Chance' that Paul Carrack has reached the point of pop pedestrianism."
1979
Phil Judd: Guitar/Vocals
Bones Hillman: Bass
Buster Stiggs: Drums
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published: 29 Aug 2011
One Good Reason
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One Good Reason · The Swingers
Counting The Beat
℗ 1981 Mushroom Records
Composer: Hough
Composer: Judd
Composer: Stevens
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published: 10 Feb 2017
The Swingers - One Good Reason (1980)
Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1980:
The Swingers' promo-video for the single 'One Good Reason'.
published: 28 Jan 2019
The Swingers – One Good Reason (NZ) (1980) (Starstruck Version 1982) (Refreshed Video)
Beautifully Restored to Fullscreen HD with Audio Remastering (Refreshed 2024) *
Video From the 1982 Australian Film Starstruck *
Label: Ripper Records *
Country: New Zealand
Released: 1980 + 1982 Starstruck Soundtrack *
Genre: Rock *
Style: New Wave.
published: 12 Jan 2024
The Swingers - One Good Reason (Gimme Love)
The Swingers - One Good Reason ( Gimme Love ) From the 1982 Australian Film Starstruck.
40th Year Anniversary.
published: 07 May 2022
The Swingers - One Good Reason - Hey Hey It's Saturday 1981
published: 17 Aug 2021
The Swingers - One Good Reason (Gimme Love)
Stumbled on to this great 80s new wave track from New Zealand band The Swingers last year, and acquired the movie it was featured in - Starstruck; Was playing around with Premiere and decided to place the audio track over the scene the band was featured in.
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1979
Phil Judd: Guitar/Vocals
Bones Hillman: Bass
Buster Stiggs: Drums
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for...
1979
Phil Judd: Guitar/Vocals
Bones Hillman: Bass
Buster Stiggs: Drums
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
1979
Phil Judd: Guitar/Vocals
Bones Hillman: Bass
Buster Stiggs: Drums
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
One Good Reason · The Swingers
Counting The Beat
℗ 1981 Mushroom Records
Composer: Hough
Composer: Judd
Composer: Steven...
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
One Good Reason · The Swingers
Counting The Beat
℗ 1981 Mushroom Records
Composer: Hough
Composer: Judd
Composer: Stevens
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
One Good Reason · The Swingers
Counting The Beat
℗ 1981 Mushroom Records
Composer: Hough
Composer: Judd
Composer: Stevens
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Beautifully Restored to Fullscreen HD with Audio Remastering (Refreshed 2024) *
Video From the 1982 Australian Film Starstruck *
Label: Ripper Records *
Country...
Beautifully Restored to Fullscreen HD with Audio Remastering (Refreshed 2024) *
Video From the 1982 Australian Film Starstruck *
Label: Ripper Records *
Country: New Zealand
Released: 1980 + 1982 Starstruck Soundtrack *
Genre: Rock *
Style: New Wave.
Beautifully Restored to Fullscreen HD with Audio Remastering (Refreshed 2024) *
Video From the 1982 Australian Film Starstruck *
Label: Ripper Records *
Country: New Zealand
Released: 1980 + 1982 Starstruck Soundtrack *
Genre: Rock *
Style: New Wave.
Stumbled on to this great 80s new wave track from New Zealand band The Swingers last year, and acquired the movie it was featured in - Starstruck; Was playing a...
Stumbled on to this great 80s new wave track from New Zealand band The Swingers last year, and acquired the movie it was featured in - Starstruck; Was playing around with Premiere and decided to place the audio track over the scene the band was featured in.
Please like or subscribe If you enjoyed this video, thanks 😎
Stumbled on to this great 80s new wave track from New Zealand band The Swingers last year, and acquired the movie it was featured in - Starstruck; Was playing around with Premiere and decided to place the audio track over the scene the band was featured in.
Please like or subscribe If you enjoyed this video, thanks 😎
1979
Phil Judd: Guitar/Vocals
Bones Hillman: Bass
Buster Stiggs: Drums
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Provided to YouTube by WM Australia
One Good Reason · The Swingers
Counting The Beat
℗ 1981 Mushroom Records
Composer: Hough
Composer: Judd
Composer: Stevens
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Beautifully Restored to Fullscreen HD with Audio Remastering (Refreshed 2024) *
Video From the 1982 Australian Film Starstruck *
Label: Ripper Records *
Country: New Zealand
Released: 1980 + 1982 Starstruck Soundtrack *
Genre: Rock *
Style: New Wave.
Stumbled on to this great 80s new wave track from New Zealand band The Swingers last year, and acquired the movie it was featured in - Starstruck; Was playing around with Premiere and decided to place the audio track over the scene the band was featured in.
Please like or subscribe If you enjoyed this video, thanks 😎
Formed out of the remnants of The Suburban Reptiles, the founding members were Phil Judd (guitar, vocals), Wayne Stevens (aka Bones Hillman) (bass), and Mark Hough (aka Buster Stiggs) (drums). Formed in 1979, the band released the single "One Good Reason" which was a top 20 hit in New Zealand. They also appeared on the Ripper Records sampler AK79 and established a large live following after a residency at Auckland's Liberty Stage club.
In 1980 the band moved to Australia and signed for Mushroom Records for that country, although their New Zealand releases remained on Ripper.
Success
After some band dissension, Ian Gilroy of The Crocodiles replaced Hough on drums. The band released the single "Counting the Beat" which became a No. 1 hit in Australia and New Zealand. A second single released in 1981, "It Ain't What You Dance, It's the Way That You Dance It" (which had the outro repeat line "oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah"), was also a Top 5 hit in New Zealand but only a minor hit in Australia (reaching #43). An album, Practical Jokers, produced by David Tickle, was released. The band also performed songs in the film Starstruck.
Just give me one good reason tonight Must be something you could say to me To keep me warm on this cold dark night Can you bring out the best in me? That old moon in shining brightly Up above the midnight plains I only want your love to guide me Back through the night and take us home again Can I bring out the best in you as well? Must be some way you could let me know While we wait out the sun, only time will tell Will you love me or let me go? That old moon in shining brightly Up above the midnight plains I only want your love to guide me Back through the night and take us home again So now my friend with this gentle plea Can you tell me what is on your mind? There's just one good reason, that's all I need Chase the sorrow from your eyes That old moon in shining brightly Up above the midnight plains I only want your love to guide me Back through the night and take us home again