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So in the same week of seeing Glasvegas, Glasgow’s hottest band, I also saw Hue and Cry, pin up soul boys of the mid-eighties performing a showcase of their latest album “Open Soul” at Gibson Guitar’s studio in Central London. I first saw Hue & Cry in 1987 and at the time their Glaswegian contemporaries included Texas, Wet Wet Wet, Deacon Blue, The Wake, Jesus & Mary Chain, Del Amitri and Lloyd Cole & the 
Commotions. It’s often overlooked however Glasgow was a hotbed of talent in the mid eighties and produced some excellent bands who were capable of going Platinum in the first week of an album release. The Kane brothers of Hue and Cry were always considered as one of the better bands to emerge from the Glasgow music scene and musically their were poles apart from their contemporaries.
In the early years the band enjoyed considerable success with the first two albums, “Seduced & abandoned” and “Remote” which generated over 5 hit singles including “Labour of Love, Looking for Linda and Ordinary Angel” all of which enjoyed considerable chart success.
The albums released towards the end of the 90’s had less commercial success however their latest CD “Open Soul” sees them back on form. Their showcase performace at Gibson’s studios was well attended and despite the lack of hair Pat Kane has still a fine soul voice which would put Michael Buble to shame. I hope that this album enjoys the success that it deserves. If you are interested in find out more visit their site at www.hueandcry.co.uk
Written by John Rahim