Phil's had an interesting career, to say the least. He started out as a recording engineer aged 18, working with the likes of Steve Lillywhite, Alex Sadkin and Mickie Most. In 1982, Phil produced Pornography, the fourth album by The Cure, subsequently joining the band when Simon Gallup left (the first time). That's Phil's double bass on The Love Cats.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Phil joined Johnny Hates Jazz as lead singer following the departure of founding member Clark Datchler. Oh, and he also co-wrote a song called Torn which became a rather big hit when covered by Natalie Imbruglia in 1997.
I'll confess that I haven't followed Phil's career into the 21st Century, but a a flick through my music collection highlights how many beloved artists he has produced, co-produced, remixed or performed with. This then is a 12-song selection that put a big grin on my face and got me turning up that dial.
Have a good one, Phil!
1) Here Come The Good Times (Album Version By Phil Thornalley): A House (1994)
2) The Yearning Loins (Single Version By Phil Thornalley): Prefab Sprout (1984)
3) Mr. Pink Eyes (Single Version By Phil Thornalley, Chris Parry & The Cure): The Cure (1983)
4) The Greatness And Perfection Of Love (Remixed Version By Stephen Lovell, Phil Thornalley & Stephen Lipson): Julian Cope (1984)
5) Who Knows What Love Is? (Album Version By Phil Thornalley): Strawberry Switchblade (1985)
6) Mack The Knife (Single Version By Phil Thornalley & The Psychedelic Furs) (Cover of Gerald Price): The Psychedelic Furs (1981)
7) Bitter Heart (Extended Mix By Phil Thornalley): Seona Dancing (1983)
8) What Presence?! (Extended Version By Phil Thornalley & Orange Juice): Orange Juice (1984)
9) Girl From Mars (Single Version By Owen Morris & Phil Thornalley): Ash (1995)
10) Kindred Spirit (Re-Recorded Version By Phil Thornalley & Tom Dokoupil): Edwyn Collins (1989)
11) Songs Of Love (Phil Thornalley Remix): The Divine Comedy (1999)
12) C'est La Vie (Single Version By Alex Sadkin & Phil Thornalley): Robbie Nevil (1986)
