tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post4926337244899910117..comments2023-10-06T15:47:45.717+01:00Comments on Down With Tractors: Victims Of Pleasure "Jack And Jill" (Rialto, 1982)Iain Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133650347270991005noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-38845485655108383022023-07-13T08:02:17.090+01:002023-07-13T08:02:17.090+01:00Virginia Astley left early 1981 and Jack & Jil...Virginia Astley left early 1981 and Jack & Jill was a year later. Steve Gurl was on piano. Rialto released When You're Young after this (a new version).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-46869474909667754952018-12-30T02:03:44.144+00:002018-12-30T02:03:44.144+00:00I just found a box filled with my old singles from...I just found a box filled with my old singles from the 80's and saw Jack & Jill by VOP! I was looking up and asking 'where are they now'? and found this blog. Happy to see Kenny Jones (and his children who are no doubt young adults since they last wrote) are responding to some of the comments! That's great! I can't find this anywhere on the usual music sites but I managed to tape directly onto my phone from youtube. Not good quality but I can at least listen to it until I can find a turntable to play the single once again! Kenny, if you come back to the blog at any time, I think Jack & Jill' is a timeless piece and I'm pretty sure it would do well if re-released! Just a thought :-) Are you on any of the other social media sites such as Twitter or facebook? Do you still do music? I'd love to see more.<br />MarisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13338331890618649407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-13396779651590693162014-11-15T23:21:00.857+00:002014-11-15T23:21:00.857+00:00I love vop, Jack and Jill and red moon are awesome...I love vop, Jack and Jill and red moon are awesome tracks Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01672219508335180606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-63019072639329007162012-12-24T09:18:50.221+00:002012-12-24T09:18:50.221+00:00My kids are all around, actually visiting three of...My kids are all around, actually visiting three of them right now for Xmas.<br />Have a Merry one and a Happy follow through!!!<br /><br />Kenny Joneskennyjonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-46431402042125537112011-01-22T16:37:44.574+00:002011-01-22T16:37:44.574+00:00Victims of Pleasure and The Monos were a huge part...Victims of Pleasure and The Monos were a huge part of my late '70s / early '80s<br /><br />The Monos used a huge shed at the end of my old mans garden for band practice and I must have seen then 30 times , mostly at their friday night residency at The Pegasus in Manor House , where we were all stunned when Ex Pistol Glen Matlock turned up to catch the gig<br /><br />Monos were a great pop outfit , forerunners to Oasis , being very Beatles influenced , but without the Gallagher swagger + lip<br /><br />The Victims had a great '80s sound with DuranDuran's producer working on a couple of tracks , if my memory serves me well<br /><br />I've seen them play some stonking gigs , including Pentonville Prison , in the officers club, the oddest venue I think I've ever been to<br /> <br />Gez Prior can be googled as he's got a website for his art these days and I think he still does some recording studio work on the technical side<br /><br />If Kenny Jones's offspring are still monitoring this forum , do ask him to drop me a line at mistergoodnight@yahoo.co.uk as be good to go back over the good times of much enjoyed youth<br /><br />Cheers PaulThe Earl Of Essexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308321903461042084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-87265871117734070722011-01-21T11:25:47.268+00:002011-01-21T11:25:47.268+00:00I would very much appreciate a re-up of this singl...I would very much appreciate a re-up of this single, so I can hear what all the fuss is about!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-57954470866416911652011-01-07T06:35:42.070+00:002011-01-07T06:35:42.070+00:00vop brilliant band should have been huge but then ...vop brilliant band should have been huge but then again,so should have been deaf school and original mirrors, thats life i suppose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-49091467323644683912010-11-20T23:52:45.318+00:002010-11-20T23:52:45.318+00:00hey guys, ffion jones here daughter of kenny. just...hey guys, ffion jones here daughter of kenny. just saying hi.<br /><br />can you please upload "when were young",i would like to add it to my ipod as it is my favourite. actually i could just askn dad but anyways add it still :) thanksffion jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-23860554793940698572010-11-13T20:16:05.097+00:002010-11-13T20:16:05.097+00:00Where are they being posted?Where are they being posted?VKRSblameVTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561888529130005649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-10722589815971560902010-11-13T07:38:53.430+00:002010-11-13T07:38:53.430+00:00Someone who should be remembered...David Moores. H...Someone who should be remembered...David Moores. He did all our artwork and grew up with me in Runcorn. Hi Dave. KjAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-34128545279698032012010-11-13T07:05:42.922+00:002010-11-13T07:05:42.922+00:00Kenny Jones here.I'm still in hongkong and I a...Kenny Jones here.I'm still in hongkong and I am posting a couple of early VOP songs recorded in my studio at 6,Kinghorn street,EC1 on 8 track. I love Gez's guitar (it was a Guild).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-91559149143660367502010-08-10T19:22:37.052+01:002010-08-10T19:22:37.052+01:00Just found this by Googling Victims of Pleasure. ...Just found this by Googling Victims of Pleasure. One of the greatest tracks of the 80's, in my humble opinion. Absolutely no-one I know has ever heard of it but it is and always will be one of my favourite tracks. Thanks for posting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-25739729881951386282010-07-08T02:09:14.904+01:002010-07-08T02:09:14.904+01:00hi its me ffion jones kenny jones youngest daughte...hi its me ffion jones kenny jones youngest daughter as he mentioned its real funny how we fund you and it great taht you love his songs.<br />cause i do to haha cyaffionhttp://jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-4055222491669929332010-06-30T00:01:49.513+01:002010-06-30T00:01:49.513+01:00Hi, someone knows this song?
http://www.youtube.co...Hi, someone knows this song?<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcO-8i8Perc<br />if someone have some notice, please contact to me at vincenzocotrufo@virgilio.itmarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958994363116317286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-59616053308239570192009-05-05T17:14:00.000+01:002009-05-05T17:14:00.000+01:00I'm glad to say- I finally got my hands on the "Uh...I'm glad to say- I finally got my hands on the "Uh Oh Uh Oh". I believe I have everything released my The Monos! and VOP ! Does any body know what demos are out there? Did they perform any covers? Thanks! Maybe we can put together a trade?<br />Thanks! giraffeismine@gmail.comVKRSblameVTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561888529130005649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-34927182657555974092009-03-30T20:01:00.000+01:002009-03-30T20:01:00.000+01:00Jez has a web site and I think he's intending to p...Jez has a web site and I think he's intending to put the Monos and Victims of Pleasure on MySpace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-11888873806382277712009-03-18T08:52:00.000+00:002009-03-18T08:52:00.000+00:00This is amazing, I found an old school jotter with...This is amazing, I found an old school jotter with "Victims of Pleasure Jack and Jill" written on it, it suddenly brought back fond memories. I must have written it down after hearing it on the radio to then go and find the single, which I did. Crazily I ended up selling it, along with many other beautiful and rare records when I was a poor student. Great to see that Kenny has responded on this blog!Huge Grunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04433803252098598677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-41091798211090776092009-03-11T19:36:00.000+00:002009-03-11T19:36:00.000+00:00Hello Eira, my name is Tim I live in the states ...Hello Eira,<BR/> <BR/> my name is Tim I live in the states and i am a big fan of your dad's old groups The Monos! and VOP. I was hoping you guys could help me enjoy more of the music. I currently have all the VOP singles and 101 tracks. I also have The Monos!- Erica fire, UFO, and S-Radio. I am having trouble getting the "Uh Oh Uh Oh" single. Were there anymore singles? Are there demos or unreleased songs available? Your dad made some timeless music and I would like to hear more :) Can you send me anything via E-mail, or maybe I can purchase a single from you if you have extras?<BR/> <BR/>Thanks,<BR/> <BR/> Love the music- and its great to see a daughter who is interested in her Father's work :)<BR/> <BR/>Cheers,<BR/> Timothy SchoonoverVKRSblameVTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561888529130005649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-48355618636098170002009-03-10T17:47:00.000+00:002009-03-10T17:47:00.000+00:00and would like to hear some rarities! contact me a...and would like to hear some rarities! contact me at: giraffeismine@gmail.com<BR/> I'm still hunting down the "Uh Oh Uh Oh" single w/ Mad Lover. I have 3 other Monos (UFO, Ericafire, S.Radio) singles and all VOP including "101" tracks! Love you guys!VKRSblameVTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561888529130005649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-4514124304676641652009-03-04T17:23:00.000+00:002009-03-04T17:23:00.000+00:00I am interested in the Monos! I have all of what I...I am interested in the Monos! I have all of what I can find of VOP, can we start sharing these fun rarities? I have ordered a couple Monos records and I can't wait to hear them :)VKRSblameVTRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561888529130005649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-51230990791830290512009-02-12T03:31:00.000+00:002009-02-12T03:31:00.000+00:00Hi, just picked up the 101 club album Off the Cuff...Hi, just picked up the 101 club album Off the Cuff in a local charity shop. Victims of Pleasure really stand out, hence why i'm on this blog. Are there any more recordings available or could you guys recommend something similar? The track "Waiting for the A-Bomb" is amazing! Is the record valuable? What happened to the 101 Club and what was it all about (i live near clapham now)? In the photos on the sleeve everyone looks great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-38642569731951840432008-10-21T18:27:00.000+01:002008-10-21T18:27:00.000+01:00Did Virginia Astley play on 'Jack and Jill'?I thou...Did Virginia Astley play on 'Jack and Jill'?<BR/>I thought it was Steve Gurl.<BR/>Can Kenny verify?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-73763472536709976102008-10-20T22:53:00.000+01:002008-10-20T22:53:00.000+01:00If you want a good Mono's track check Red Moon, An...If you want a good Mono's track check Red Moon, Annie Lennox on backing vocals!! still got all the Mono's stuff, and bopping to the VOP regularly, Clean Slate even get a look in now and then - one of the best summers of my life was spent hanging around with the VOP -Exit studio's and skating London's fines parks, even got my collar felt by the Rozzers in my Rector shorts and Sims Snakes t shirt for being a suspected bomber! American cars, naked Ladies on Brighton beach, on the guest list to Ultravox! in Brighton '80, what more could a 15 year old ask for - livin' large before large was coined! Thanks Uncle Kenny. you're a LEGEND!!!!runcorn richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05844298319649505644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-67845806653999810542008-09-19T16:31:00.000+01:002008-09-19T16:31:00.000+01:00I've still got the original 45rpm VOP1----and goin...I've still got the original 45rpm VOP1----and going back even further - Ericafire and The Monos, by none other than 'The Monos'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-83544478787255468902008-09-19T11:18:00.000+01:002008-09-19T11:18:00.000+01:00Relly Really pleased we have tracked you down Kenn...Relly Really pleased we have tracked you down Kenny!<BR/>I LOVE VOP - I've got the single of When You're Young too.<BR/>Jack & Jill was my fave. I remember hearing an interview on ?Newsbeat or one of those programmes when you were promo-ing the single. As soon as I heard it I was hooked!<BR/>Please let us know what you're up to these days. What happened to Gez?<BR/>Do you know who now owns the Rialto catalogue now? I might be able to get your tracks licensed for release.<BR/>Please get in touch with me. adrian.morrisATcliqradio.co.ukAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com