Thank's for the memories and nostalgia trip as well as a great night out. to end this review on a high note for a very very good band - it's a FIVE star review for Altered Images and I cannot wait to see them again at the Brudenell in Leeds in September (2022) Cherry Red will in February issue The Epic Years, a new four-CD box set that brings together pretty much all of Altered Images releases on Epic Records. We bring together artists from various disciplines to create original and unique pieces that. ![]() (I often wondered how many people singing along to I could be happy were actually aware that it was a very poignant song about domestic abuse and the struggle faced by many poor isolated and controlled women in a similar living hell)īut. Love to Stay Lyrics: Smile and say forever / Laugh cos you mean never / Ruined by so much honey / Stuck and its not funny / Lie if youre clever / Joke. Altered Images is a project for film and music experimentation. EditShare EFS 300 EFS 300 delivers the performance and capacity required for todays largest media-centric environments. ![]() I love the name Altered Images and despite the very sad but very real subject matter in the song - 'I could be happy', I smile every time the name Altered Images pops into my head or I listen to the music. I loved the graphics on the merch as well, the art and the name of the band above is priceless as it is an image being altered hence. I have to admire Claire and everyone involved with the whole production, bringing a very young singer into the fold and I am sure mentoring her can do nothing only add fuel to what appears to be a very promising outlook in her own right.Ĭlaire is still a very funny and very Glaswegian girl, I laughed my head off, especially when she accidentally launched the microphone and it hit a fella at the front, nothing malicious at all obviously and a laugh was had all round, but Claire's down to earth and very real life take on life in general is so great to hear. Our talented team of hairstylists and beauty therapist. I am not a self trumpet blower but I am a very discerning listener and gig attendee - Claire had a very young apprentice by her side I later found out was called Rosie McClure, Claire bringing Rosie on board was a master stroke - Even I didn't think Claire would be able to hit those very high notes that she could way back in the 80's - as I listened intently from my perch at the back, I could hear this beautiful undertone shadowing Claire's voice, what wasn't obvious to most I expect was Claire tailing off for the final second or two for those larynx wreckers and the slack was seamless, taken up by this new to me and very beautiful young singer. Welcome to Altered Images Hair & Beauty located on Brisbanes northside suburb of Wavell Heights. Shortly after releasing “Change Of Heart” in late 83, they disbanded although Clare has made numerous appearances at 80’s revival festivals.I saw Claire and the band at The Trades in Hebden Bridge and I was absolutely blown away to hear Claire's still sweet voice despite the passing decades. this image is indeed an altered fingerprint, it is a true detection otherwise it is a false alarm. They achieved two further top ten hits with “I Could Be Happy” and “Don’t Talk To Me About Love” in 1983 as well as two Silver certified albums. The title track has already been released along with a video with Grogan and Lironi embarking on a number of live shows this Summer across the UK.Īltered Images formed in 1979 and scored their first hit two years later with the annual favourite “Happy Birthday” (UK No.2). “Mascara Streakz” will be the fourth album released by the group, who originally counted among their number Johnny McElhone, who would later found the band Texas. Clare Grogan of Altered Images Dave Simpson Fri 03. Its been 40 years since Altered Images debut album Happy Birthday charted earning them their first silver disc. But 39 years since they released their last album, lead singer Clare Grogan and musician Steve Lironi have revived the name and are about to make their long awaited return with a new long player! ![]() Scottish group Altered Images were an early 80’s success story that didn’t last as long as they had hoped.
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