Name: I Get My Kicks In NW6
Brand: Tot Taylor

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CAMPUS21

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

One sided.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: Yes

Supplier GB

Taylor, Tot

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

9999

Black 7" | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive

Artist

Tot Taylor

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

The Campus

TheCampus is a recording label and studio located at The Center in Gwithian, England and at historic Ann Arbor, Mi, US. With a focus on macrobiotics, TheCampus provides a unique platform for artists to create and share their music with the world.

Founded by a group of passionate individuals who believe in the power of music to inspire and heal, TheCampus has quickly become known for its commitment to nurturing talent and promoting diverse genres. From indie rock to electronic beats, *TheCampus* represents an eclectic mix of artists who are pushing boundaries and redefining the music industry.

At TheCampus studios, state-of-the-art equipment meets creative energy as musicians collaborate with experienced producers to bring their visions to life. With a dedication to quality sound production, every track that comes out of *The Campus* is guaranteed to be sonically rich and captivating.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Tot Taylor is a multi-talented artist hailing from Cambridge, UK. With his diverse skills as a singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and art curator, Tot has made a significant impact on the music industry. Currently based in London, he continues to create captivating music that resonates with audiences worldwide.

As a singer-songwriter, Tot Taylor's unique style and heartfelt lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base. His compositions showcase his versatility and ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level. Whether it's an upbeat track or a soulful ballad, Tot's music never fails to captivate.

In addition to his musical talents, Tot Taylor is also known for his work as a record producer. He has collaborated with numerous artists and helped shape their sound into something truly remarkable. His keen ear for detail and passion for perfection make him an invaluable asset in the studio.

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"I spent the summer months of 1980 at The Music Works studio in Holloway, North London. I had twenty songs to record and NW6 was the first.  My first ‘flat’ or maybe just ‘bed’ on moving to London from Cambridge had been in  the then run down ‘long and winding’ West End Lane, NW6.  I shared an upstairs room in a large seven room mansion flat there with the singer and writer Riff Regan and twelve other ‘hopefuls'.  Myself and Riff didn’t know each other when we moved into the place though quickly found out  we were ‘blood brothers’ both (separately) in the process of recording what would be our ‘debut’ albums, he for MCA and myself for GTO/CBS. 

  Unbeknown to myself and Riff both albums we going to be very much ‘budget' recordings as far as the record labels were  concerned which in my case meant that I physically ran between the actual performing studio, the ‘live room’   and the ‘listening' or ‘control-room' (to save precious studio minutes).   My first location having moved up to London from Cambridge was Central Street in the East End which had been rough, particularly as I had found a full time job locally as a night-porter, working through  the nite 11pm - 9am in a very busy multi-room commuter’s hotel so I was pleased to be moving  from there (escaping) to the leafy streets of NW6, even if it did mean I was sharing a bedroom with four other people.  This song came out of that move and it’s almost too-upbeat energy is a celebration of my first couple of months  of living there. The recording was due to be released on 1 May 1980 but in the month’s leading up to it the record label  - GTO - was sold and absorbed into CBS and I and other ‘new signings’ became part of a bigger machine.  That’s a long story … suffice to say I managed to get this song recorded myself laying in to the energetic performance  style of the time, adding some cute lyrics and warming chords."

I Get My Kicks In NW6

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Discover "I Get My Kicks In NW6" by Tot Taylor on The Campus label. A nostalgic music journey capturing the energy of NW6 in 1980.