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what kind of girl

What kind of Girl are you...
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Mike Craighead and Iain Slater on stage at the Ritz
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The stage at the old Ritz. Soundcheck approaching
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Single number six What Kind of Girl (1984)  was recorded at Unique in Manhattan, the birthplace of hip hop in the 80s, home of the electro/hip-hop hit-makers Arthur Baker and John Robie.  It was produced by New Yorker Steve Thompson. The track became a firm live favourite and received heavy play on Long Island's WLIR/WDRE and college radio. US tours were now becoming more extensive and audiences reached sell out proportions with the Ritz in Manhattan being a regular headlining spot. In this year Nick Jones chose to pursue a different path and  a direct replacement was found in Aberdeen clubland icon Mike Craighead​.  The single reached number 13 in the Billboard National Dancefloor Charts, with respectable company in the form of Prince, David Bowie, Diana Ross and Chaka Khan.  A remarkable acheivement for a band unsigned by a major label. 
For more on the prolific Steve Thompson
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-thompson-mn0000755018
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Iain, Glenn and Nick strolling in Manhattan on their first trip to the USA.
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