Monsoon was an early 1980s UK world/pop trio that consisted of singer Sheila Chandra, multi-instrumentalist/producer Steve Coe, and bass guitarist Martin Smith.[1] Their song "Ever So Lonely" was a number 12 hit single in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.[2] Midge Ure directed the video for Monsoon's second single, "Shakti (The Meaning of Within)", which just missed out on the top 40 in the UK. Monsoon's third single, "Tomorrow Never Knows" (a cover of the Beatles' 1966 song), featured guest appearances from Bill Nelson, Preston Heyman, Dave Balfe (The Teardrop Explodes) and Merrick (Adam and the Ants).
Monsoon | |
|---|---|
 Sheila Chandra, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | World fusion |
| Years active | 1981–1983 |
| Labels | Mobile Suit Corporation (Phonogram Records), Indipop Records, Mercury |
| Past members | Sheila Chandra Steve Coe Martin Smith |
Due to differences with their label, Phonogram, Monsoon dissolved in 1982.[1] Sheila Chandra started a solo career,[1] Steve Coe continued writing and producing her albums, as well as Martin Smith, but often under the name Ganges Orchestra. Phonogram released Monsoon's only studio album, Third Eye, in 1983, after the act had split up.[1] It has subsequently been re-released multiple times with additional tracks.
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Third Eye (1983), Phonogram[1]
- Monsoon featuring Sheila Chandra (1995, Mercury Records) – re-release of Third Eye includes several previously unreleased tracks
Singles
edit| Year | Song | UK[2] | AUS[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | "Ever So Lonely" | 12 | 40 |
| "Shakti (The Meaning of Within)" | 41 | — | |
| "Tomorrow Never Knows" | — | — | |
| "Wings of the Dawn (Prem Kavita)" | — | — | |
| 2001 | "So Lonely" (with Jakatta) | 8 | 51 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Indie and New Wave Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 187. ISBN 0-85112-579-4.
- ^ a b "The Official Charts Company: Monsoon". Official Charts. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 205. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
External links
edit- Monsoon discography at Discogs
- SheilaChandra.com
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