Ian Prowse – I Did It For Love (IRL)
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Former Pele front man, Ian Prowse releases his hew single.
On first listening, I Did It For Love sound as though it’s ripped
the melody and brass line straight from Low Rider by War, because it probably
has. Bearing in mind however, that the
70s classic is one of the finest tunes ever written, it’s no bad thing.
The new Ian Prowse single is a samba esque affair with an absolute
ripping chorus from a fifty-year old Scouser showing today’s kids how to
sing. From the off it roars into being
citing a tale of the late great Gil Scott-Heron and blistering along with a
killer hook and an even bigger chorus.
If there’s any justice in this Cowell world then it will be a huge
hit. If there isn’t then buy it for
yourself and smirk.
If you’re of a certain age you’ll know who Prowse is. Former front man of Pele who gave us the
superb albums Fireworks and Sport Of Kings in the early 90s, he’s been round
the block few times and has performed and worked with many music
luminaries. Now lead singer with
Amsterdam (who also once troubled the UK Top 40 with The Journey), he’s also found
recognition as a solo artist too.
The Amsterdam single Does This Train Stop On Merseyside was featured
in the final John Peel Festive 50, and Peel’s wife Sheila claimed the song made
him cry every time he heard it. Prowse
has also worked with Del Amitri, The Pogues and Elvis Costello who described
the Peel favourite as a ‘classic’.
From the forthcoming album Who Loves Ya Baby, I Did It For Love is a
fine fine single and deserves to be heard all over the Summer. It has balls, big ones at that, and it’s a
rare thing nowadays – a perfect pop song.
8.5/10
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Published on Louder Than War 10/05/14 - here
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