Written by David Gedge Recorded 1987 Personnel David Gedge - vocals, guitar Peter Solowka - guitar Keith Gregory - bass Shaun Charman - drums Notes The working title for the song was 'The Day That This Letter Came' which David Gedge was never happy with. Therefore shortly before they recorded the Peel Session in 1986, bassist Keith Gregory suggested the alternative title 'What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?'. To avoid confusion with the Jimmy Ruffin song of the same name, it was retitled It's What You Want That Matters when the band recorded it properly the … read more
Written by David Gedge Recorded 1987 Personnel David Gedge - vocals, guitar Peter Solowka - guitar Keith Gregory - bass Shaun Charman - drums Notes T… read more
Written by David Gedge Recorded 1987 Personnel David Gedge - vocals, guitar Peter Solowka - guitar Keith Gregory - bass Shaun Charman - drums Notes The working title for the song was … read more
The Wedding Present are an indie rock group formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzcocks and The Go-Betweens, to more varied forms. Throughout their career, they have been led by vocalist and guitarist David Gedge, the band's only constant member. The Lost Pandas fell apart in 1984 when guitarist Michael Duane (later of dustDevils) was sacked, and Panda's drummer Jaz Rigby followed in protest. Gedge and the Pandas' ba… read more
The Wedding Present are an indie rock group formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein … read more
The Wedding Present are an indie rock group formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buz…read more