Although most people will remember 'Shouldn't have to be like that' as Fra Lippo Lippi's only achievement, they actually released several albums and singles. Their album 'Songs' (from which 'Shouldn't have to be like that' was taken) remains their best in my opinion, but 1989's 'The colour album' is a recent discovery and can almost compete with it.
This single, 'Love is a lonely harbour' is one of the best tracks on that album. With inspiring lyrics and beautiful music it grabbed me from the first listen. It begs for an extended version, but unfortunately, that doesn't exist.
My collection: 7" single no. 6286
Found: Discogs.com, received May 23, 2020
Cost: 2 pounds
Tracks: 'Love is a lonely harbour' / 'Shouldn't have to be like that (live)'
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Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Sunday, 16 July 2017
Come summer - Fra Lippo Lippi
The sleeve of Fra Lippo Lippi's 'Come summer' is one of the most beautiful sleeve designs ever. Made by StyleForEveryMood in Stockholm, it looks deceptively simple: just a beautiful image with the lyric of the song printed over it. Sometimes you wonder how people come up with something like this.
The song, of course, is no less beautiful. Taken from the band's album 'Songs', it followed 'Shouldn't have to be like that' but didn't achieve the same amount of international success. It's strange, because it is the better of the two songs. Even three decades ago, people didn't recognise a hit when it was slammed in their face.
My collection: 12" single [unnumbered]
Found: Den Haag, 1993
Cost: unknown
Tracks: 'Come summer (extended, remixed)' / 'Come summer', 'Even tall trees bend (original version)'
The song, of course, is no less beautiful. Taken from the band's album 'Songs', it followed 'Shouldn't have to be like that' but didn't achieve the same amount of international success. It's strange, because it is the better of the two songs. Even three decades ago, people didn't recognise a hit when it was slammed in their face.
My collection: 12" single [unnumbered]
Found: Den Haag, 1993
Cost: unknown
Tracks: 'Come summer (extended, remixed)' / 'Come summer', 'Even tall trees bend (original version)'
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Shouldn't have to be like that - Fra Lippo Lippi
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When the single was released, a 12" single quickly followed. In the absence of any remixes, the archive of the indie label which they originally released their music on was plundered: 'Say something' was licensed from Uniton records. It sounds less polished than the other tracks, but it is a very interesting piece of electronic music.
My collection: 12" single no. 78
Found: Disco Market, Den Haag, 1987
Cost: 1 guilder
Tracks: 'Shouldn't have to be like that', 'The distance between us' / 'Say something', 'Shouldn't have to be like that (original version)'
Friday, 16 April 2010
Some people - Fra Lippo Lippi
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'Some people' is an excellent track from the band's 1987 album 'Light and shade' and is backed with two live versions of tracks of their previous and most accomplished album 'Songs' (1985). Fra Lippo Lippi is always worth a listen.
My collection: 12" single no. 152
Found: Plaatboef, Rotterdam, 1992
Cost: 2 guilders
Tracks: 'Some people' / 'Even tall trees bend (live)', 'Come summer (live)'
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Every time I see you - Fra Lippo Lippi
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The bonus is included on the B-side. Besides the single B-side 'The heather on the hills', it adds another beautiful instrumental track, 'The true story'. This track was definitely worth the money for buying this disc.
My collection: 12" single no. 142
Found: Record Exchange, London, 1992
Cost: 1 pound
Tracks: 'Every time I see you' / 'The true story', 'The heather on the hills'
Friday, 1 May 2009
Some people - Fra Lippo Lippi
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My collection: 7" single no. 3186
Found: Mail order, 1999
Cost: 6 guilders
Tracks: 'Some people' / 'Even tall trees bend (live)'
Monday, 27 April 2009
Angel - Fra Lippo Lippi
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'Angel', like the album 'Light and shade' (1987) is a slight departure, though. It moves into the territory of bland middle-of-the-road pop, although it does steer away from all too obvious cliches. Not their best work, then. But it's not too bad, either. It's a bit... well... middle of the road.
My collection: 7" single no. 1034
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 17, 1989
Cost: 60p
Tracks: 'Angel' / 'Everytime I see you (live)'
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Every time I see you - Fra Lippo Lippi
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'Every time I see you' is probably the most interesting of them all, with a re-recorded version on the A-side and the instrumental track 'The heather on the hills' on the B-side. Norwegian pop at its very best.
My collection: 7" single no. 2020
Found: House of Rhythm, London, October 19, 1993
Cost: 60p
Tracks: 'Every time I see you' / 'The heather on the hills'
Sunday, 29 March 2009
Shouldn't have to be like that - Fra Lippo Lippi
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I found this picture disc during a holiday in London. I liked it so much, that I bought it even though it looks discoloured and worn. I've never seen a copy again. I do have the regular single as well, but a collector's item is always more interesting to use for show and tell. So here it is...
My collection: 7" single no. 390
Found: Record Exchange, London, October 1989
Cost: 1 pound
Tracks: 'Shouldn't have to be like that' / 'The distance between us'
Friday, 13 February 2009
Now and forever - Fra Lippo Lippi
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The vocals of Rune improved already on this 1982 7" single 'Now and forever', which they released in 1982. The song is more catchy and the vocals are almost audible this time around. What's more, the B-side consists of two beautiful piano-based melodies. It was a first glimpse of their later melodic pop.
My collection: 7" single no. 3187
Found: Mail order, 1999
Cost: 10 guilders
Tracks: 'Now and forever' / 'In a little room', 'An idea'
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