“Payolas” (or Payola$) was one of the
most important Canadian rock bands. The band's name is a reference to the
payola scandal (illegal practice of paying a commercial radio station) in the
United States in the early 1960s. The group was based in Vancouver and recorded
primarily at “Little Mountain Sound Studios” in Vancouver. The main members of
“Payolas” were Paul Hyde and Bob Rock while the other musicians were often
replaced. In 1982 drummer Chris Taylor joined the lineup and the band recorded
the album “No Stranger To Danger” produced by Mick Ronson. This LP included the
hit “Eyes Of A Stranger” which won the “Juno” award as best single of the year.
Some disc jockeys began to include this track in their dj-sets at the speed of
45 rpm instead of the native 33 rpm. In a short time, "Eyes Of A
Stranger" in accelerated version, became a filler track and a cult track
in the most important Afro-funk discos. The band “Payolas” broke up in 1988,
but reformed again from 2003 to 2008, releasing a new EP in 2007.
Discography:
Album1980 - Introducing Payola$
1981 - In A Place Like This
1982 - No Stranger To Danger
1983 - Hammer On A Drum
1985 - Here's The World For Ya (ft. Paul Hyde)
1979 - China Boys
1980 - Introducing Payola$
1980 - Juke Box
1981 - I'm Sorry (I Only Did It For The Money)
1982 - Romance
1982 - Eyes Of A Stranger
1982 - Soldier
1983 - Where Is This Love
1983 - Never Said I Loved You
1983 - Christmas Is Coming
1983 - Wild West
1984 - Hotels Motels (ft. Earons)
1985 - Here's The World For Ya (ft. Paul Hyde)
1985 - You're The Only One (ft. Paul Hyde)
1985 - It Must Be Love (ft. Paul Hyde)
1985 - Stuck In The Rain (ft. Paul Hyde)
2007 - Langford Part One
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