This was the main highlight from the LP, which also featured appearances from Noel Gallagher and Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones. Released in 1979, ‘The Eton Rifles’ is one song that will always live long in the memory of those who witnessed its birth. This is the fourth track from Paul's sixth solo album Illumination, released in 2002. At His Modjestys Request: Paul Wellers Favourite Albums. That was the first time, in the early '90s, when I was finding my feet again." 7. The album was seen as Paul returning to his 'roots', with him later saying: "I hadn't been down to Woking in a long time. This was the third single from Paul's self-titled debut solo album in 1992. "Writing it was easy in a sense because all those images were at hand, around me." 6. "I was in London by the time I wrote 'That's Entertainment'," Paul said later. Such was the popularity of The Jam at the time, this 1980 song reached the UK top 40 on import sales alone, as it was never actually released as a single. And it still holds up as one of the best albums. The album features Oasis stars Noel Gallagher. It has been covered by many artists over the years, ranging from Randy Crawford to Beyonce to Seal.īillie Rae Calvin wrote the song with Barbra Streisand in mind, but producer Norman Whitfield took it for his label’s group instead. Originally released in 1998 and unavailable on vinyl until now Modern Classics (The Greatest Hits) is a compilation album that features most of Paul. This is masterful, mature rock, steeped in a growling mix of folk, soul, psychedelia, punk, and barroom blues. Originally released in 2008 and unavailable on vinyl until now 22 Dreams is Paul Wellers 9th studio album. Paul covered this 1978 Rose Royce track for his covers album Studio 150 in 2004. Taken from their debut album, this romantic tune is arguably their most famous song. 'You're the Best Thing' (with The Style Council)Īfter leaving The Jam, Paul took on a far more soulful sound with his next band The Style Council. The album version was an acoustic number, but he also released a Sheared Wood remix which contained a backing beat.īonus fact: Max Beesley appeared on the album as a percussionist before he found fame as an actor.
The title track from Paul's second solo album, this was also a top 20 hit. But you can interpret it whichever way you want”. "Ironically, it’s really about unattainable love.
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