I have been a fan of the punk poet Patrik Fitzgerald since his "Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart" EP way back in 1977, still one of the prize exhibits in my small but perfect collection of 7" singles.
Patrik has been based in New Zealand for some years but played a very rare London gig a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately I couldn't make it due to a prior engagement in Warsaw. Hopefully it won't be quite so long before he is back again.
Here is a small selection of some of my personal Fitzgerald favourites.
"Optimism/Reject" - Patrik Fitzgerald (from "Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart" EP, 1977)
"Don't Tell Me Because I'm Young" - Patrik Fitzgerald (from "Grubby Stories" LP, 1979)
"Improve Myself" - Patrik Fitzgerald (Single, 1979)
And here is a surprisingly sweet version of that last number from a 2008 tribute album called "All Sewn Up".
"Improve Myself" - Thomas Robsahm (featuring Vera and Jara)
Finally, here is some mob called Rank Strangers having a go at "Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart". They do a decent job, but I'm not sure about the bass player's jersey. This one is for Mister F. He fought the punk wars, you know.
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Jersey is very "Undertones", so therefore very punk. Official.
ReplyDeleteAlso (1), prefer Box.net, don't seem to get a play only option on Mediafire.
Also (2), you missed opportunity to mention the late Jackie Leven, who also features on All Sewn Up.