A really sad episode to do as a real hero of mine passed away a couple of weeks ago. Now I know the name Level 42 can carry a lot of baggage for some so I please ask of you to stick that aside for the next couple of hours and have a listen to what I have put together. I have tried as much as possible to stay away from the 'hits' and more popular tracks to really focus on 2 areas, Boon as a writer and Boon as a player. 

 

I hope you will give this episode a go and appreciate the incredible musicianship that underpins their work (particularly live, where, when possible I have opted for the live recordings of the songs. The songs played this episode are:

Almost There (live)

Lying Still

Are You Hearing (What I Hear) (Live)

Wings Of Love

Brazil 99

Dream Crazy

Seven Days

Take A Look (Acoustic)

Eyes Waterfalling (Live)

Turn It On (Live)

Heathrow (Live)

Lopsy Lu (Stanley Clarke)

Love Meeting Love/ Kansas City Milkman (Live)

88 (Live)

 

Our love goes out to Boon's family and to the rest of the band. Rest in peace and thank you for everything.

 

Apart from my vinyl collection, I lent heavily on Paul Waller's amazing book, 'Level 42 - The Worldwide Visual Discography' & Stuart Clayton's Mark King/ Level 42 Bass books for extra notes and knowledge. I cannot recommend these books highly enough with Paul's book now available on an electronc copy (not sure if any physical books are left) and Stuart's bass tab books can be found at www.basslinepublishing.com