Paul B, co-writer of some of The Christians' songs (A DOG AND ITS DAY, YOUR COOL MYSTERY), original drummer & co-founder of the band The Christians. Paul is now in the new Liverpool museum of music where his name appears (Paul Barlow). Though a professional drummer most of his life, he also plays guitar & keyboards, writes lyrics & sings. Among his fondest experiences are: - Playing drums for Steve Winwood at Montreux. - The Christians invited as special guests by Fleetwood Mac to support them at a concert in Liverpool. - Achieving a number one hit in the UK and Ireland with the recording and release of Ferry 'Cross the Mersey as a charity single, with Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney and Holly Johnson. - Doing a tour with The Pogues whilst their own drummer was on paternity leave. - Paul is still pals to this day with some of the musicians and people he's worked with over the years.Still writing & recording music, with a little studio band, which includes myself. He is also currently working on new stuff with Mike and Garry, which I'll some future day post on YouTube.

This photo was taken from the back of a venue with zoom lens at rehearsal. Paul, Garry and Tony had no idea they were being photographed at the time.

Paul, Garry and Mike freezing to death during a pause in making one of their videos - Ideal World. They had igloos built in which they would take breaks, and try to warm up. There's no CGI in this - they really were in these extreme locations.

Hambi and the Dance (original band) recording as it used to be. Historic photo. From Steve's personal archives. Wayne Hussey was also in the band but missing from this photo. Left, forefront: Paul Curran. Right forefront: Steve Power (still a producer today). Background left is Hambi - playing chess (right) with Paul B. Steve has produced a number of artists. For more details follow this link: https://musicbusinessresearch.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/introducing-our-guests-steve-power-music-producer-london/

Hambi and the Dance historic photo. From left to right: Paul B, then Paul Curran, Hambi, and Wayne Hussey. Wayne later joined Dead or Alive before joining The Sisters of Mercy after which he & the bassist from Sisters formed The Mission. Sisters & Mission are still going today. Wayne has an autobiography recently released - entitled Salad Daze - in which he posts these pics and more, talking about his days with H&TD and the other bands that formed and followed. I think he's great. Photos of Hambi and the Dance are courtesy of Steve Power. He sent several to Paul and Wayne. One of Wayne's friends is the lovely Gary Numan who has had a longstanding & successful career utilising (English spelling) electronic music & production. He also still releases new albums & gigs to this day, and just gets better, in my opinion. Combining electronica with 'live' instruments is fun - in my opinion - and I take my hat off to the electronic producers I've seen here on this site who have produced some amazing pieces & songs. Wayne has also had the pleasure of working with Rolan Bolan. They covered 20th Century Boy - Marc Bolan's T Rex hit. Marc Bolan's music has quite an impact on me. Like the others, The Christians are still touring to this day, here in the UK and also in Europe and overseas, though use session musicians and have a new line-up - and they are superb musicians. Garry is the only original member. The Christians were originally managed by Pete Fulwell, as were two other Liverpool bands Paul B was in: It's Immaterial and Wah! The Christians today are managed by the adorable Emma, who is the boss and also Mrs C - Garry's wife. Pete Fulwell's funeral took place in Liverpool on 13th March 2020. Garry, Emma, Paul B, Henry and the guys from It's Immaterial (John & Jarvis) were in attendance behind the family, alongside other musicians whom Pete had managed. Life is short.

darkmagic (original/demo) Susi B 2021

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Extreme - Get The Funk Out

Pete Wylie, Wah members, Josie Jones, Henry Priestman and Paul B + Frankies - down the pub in Liverpool. Memorabilia.

U N B R E A K A B L E

IRREPLACEABLE

Baby Driver. Cover. No props/comments required. Just enjoy these talented lads ♡

Henri Herbert - doing his thing

THIS IS THE DAY by The Hunters. Paul C (Curran) is the friend and musician colleague of Paul B. He was in The Mogadons and also Hambi and the Dance with Paul B. The Hunters were Paul C, Ade Mitchley and Phil Allen. Phil went on to co-found the band Big in Japan and he is the brother of the fab "Enrico" - front man of the Liverpool band, Deaf School. The backing vocals on this demo track are provided by the talented (late) Vicki Brown and Sam Brown (mother and daughter - wife and daughter of Joe Brown). Vicki was a member of The Vernons Girls and The Breakaways. Sam had a hit with her song, STOP, from her album of the same name, and also had a hit with her cover version of CAN I GET A WITNESS.

Your Cool Mystery (original song - demo) Paul B and Susi B. Music, lyrics, vocals Paul B. Backing vocals and video Susi B. Historic recording.

Live interview clips The Christians Pt 1. We have a lot of stuff stored away of the groups my husband has been a member of. This is one of a few short videos I'm making. Garry and Paul B are currently working on a new song which will ft myself on backing vocals at some point. We are in never-ending lockdown at present.

Holy Joe

Music Rob D. Vocals, lyrics and video Susi B

Original, historic recordings ♡

Tinnez and Wolf

SONG CLIPS 2020

Chain of Fools cover. Released by the stunning, soulful, awesome and irreplaceable Aretha Franklin, in 1967 on its first release. Written by Don Covay.

Rescue Me cover released by Fontella Bass 1965. Written by Raynard Miner and Carl Smith. Not a proper video as such.

The Christians - Harvest for the World.

Black Velvet (cover)

CLOSER NOW

In the City (Demo) 2019 Another one from last year, whilst I'm working on new stuff.

CAVALRY

Are You Ready? (demo)

Take Another (demo)

Mitchell Christie B - clips of covers

SILENT NIGHT ...

Catch Fire (demo - 2019)

Steve Winwood - Roll With It - BBC1 - Monday 6th June 1988 ... Paul on stage with the lovely Mr Winwood. They also performed Higher Love.

It's Immaterial - The Old Grey Whistle Test TV programme (2 tracks) Paul and Henry were both in It's Immaterial together (seen here) as well as The Mighty Wah!, then both in The Christians together. Paul B here on drums & Henry Priestman on keys.

The Christians Save A Soul ... They were called The Christians because they were fronted by the three Christian brothers: Garry, Roger & Russell Christian. It has nothing to do with religion. It's their surname. Henry Priestman (keyboards & vocals) was the main songwriter & penned these songs - a bit confusing, I know. Garry is the only original member of The Christians in the 'new' Christians band. Henry is also still doing his thing, and is great live. I saw him live at The Everyman, Liverpool, where he shared a gig with the wonderful Deaf School. They are all good musicians.

The Christians - Born Again. Paul on drums.

The Christians . "Perfect Moment". Paul on drums.

The Christians - Rocking Chair Blues (cover) One of my favourites. Live performance. Jools Holland on piano. I think Garry sings this so well.Paul B on drums.

Paul on drums. The Christians - The Bottle (cover). Again, really great vocal from Garry.

The Christians - Forgotten Town (Official Video) 1987 (Paul on drums)

Paul on drums. The Christians 'Ideal World'

The Christians 'When The Fingers Point' ...Paul on drums.

The Christians - Forgotten Town (the rushes), originally posted by Tony. Paul appears (drummer)