SOFT Cell legend Marc Almond lost millions after making a rookie mistake in his biggest hit.
80s icon and bandmate Dave Ball released his cover of the 1960s Motown hit Tainted Love in 1981, but did not put any of his own songs on the single.
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And the 62-year-old trailblazer believes the mistake cost him a lot of cash after the track, which still holds the record for spending more time on the U.S. Billboard chart, which became the most popular song. great of 1981.
Marc said, “We were naive and didn’t put any of our own compositions on the B side of Tainted Love.
Instead, we split the 12-inch dance version where it enters Where Did Our Love Go on a B-side, so each side had a cover version.
“It must have cost me millions. I met Berry Gordy, Tamla Motown fame, and I really enjoyed it.
“I wonder if he realized how much we had earned him with the copyright to this song.
“If he hadn’t been so kind to me, I would have reminded him.
“Ed Cobb, the writer of Tainted Love, said when it was a huge hit around the world that one day he would like to take Dave and us to dinner.
“I said a house would be nice. Needless to say, I don’t have any. “
After more than 40 years in the music industry, Marc has experienced all levels of entertainment.
As she prepares to take a solo spot at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street party, she admits she feels as good as she has been in a long time.
And it’s kind of a miracle he’s performing after a horror motorcycle accident in 2004 nearly killed him.
RONSON’S BANGIN ‘
MARC will share Hogmanay’s celebrations with a galaxy of music stars.
At midnight, the fireworks will be recorded on an impressive set by DJ Mark Ronson.
He will be joined by Rudimental, world leader in the standings.
There will also be a ceilidh under the castle with the Sleekit Beasties, Skyte! and Cool Ceol Ceilidh Band.
At 9pm Symphonic Ibiza fuses the live orchestra with high-pitched rhythms from club DJs Andy Joyce and Steve Etherington.
Then, directly from London’s famous jazz club, Ronnie Scott’s Big Band is set to move you to 2021 at the historic McEwan Hall.
Join Marc on the bill for street parties: Idlewild, The Snuts, The Ninth Wave, Vanives and many more.
Even 15 years later he still has trouble remembering the lyrics on stage due to a head injury.
He said: “From time to time I have sporadic memory problems.
“It’s a bit hard for me to learn new songs, but again, I have to learn a lot for different concerts and projects.
“Sometimes I use telepromptors on stage. Having a head injury leaves you with a few different problems, but you learn to adapt.
“That’s why I support the Headway charity for people recovering from brain injuries, whether from an accident or illness or from military injuries.
“I realize my problems aren’t as big as other people’s recovery, and I’ve actually been very lucky.”
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Despite the accident, Marc believes fans are now getting the best out of him.
He has even recorded the new album Chaos And A Dancing Star, which will be released on January 31st.
The album looks set to add a new vital chapter to its recent resurgence after its 2017 Hits & Pieces retrospective saw it return to the Top 10 of album charts.
He was followed by the acclaimed ensemble of Shadows and Reflections, which became the highest solo album of his career to date, before also meeting with Ball to say goodbye to Soft Cell with an emotional show. of depletions at the O2 in London.
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Now you can’t wait to do a typically extravagant show in Edinburgh.
He said: “Now I enjoy live work more than I used to. I have my own ways of making live shows as enjoyable as possible, getting into my touring bubble.
“After 40 years, I know how to take better care of my voice on the tour, how to make a rhythm of it and make the most of it and my relationship with the public.
“However, I just wish I had a little more energy to do longer tours.”
But he will have a lot of energy for this unique Hogmanay show and believes fans can expect a real party when he goes on stage.
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He said, “I stick with the best hits in the series – I think people just want to have a happy New Year’s Eve and sing and dance to some songs they know, so no big surprises!
“I will not promote the new album. Not this time.
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“The other year I visited friends in St. Petersburg for New Year’s Eve, so we celebrated the Russian style with a typically Russian holiday and toasted during the New Year after the Kremlin President’s televised speech, the music striking patriotic and followed by the most outspoken variety of television show ever.
“People usually go out after midnight in Russia, as in many European countries, and spend the night at midnight with the family. Scotland makes the New Year so bright and the Scots are so friendly and helpful.
“In London, there’s a lot of spending and stress, so last year, when I was in London, I spent the night and woke up early in the new year to start the year.”
“I absolutely love Scotland – I have a lot of Scottish ancestry from my father, so Scotland is in my DNA and I’ve always had a great relationship with Scotland from the first gigs.
“Glasgow has always given me some of my best audiences and I spent time at the Edinburgh Festival in 2011 doing the Cycle of Ten Pest Songs on the Crossing, for which I received a Fringe First Award.
“It simply came to my notice then. I totally fell in love with the city and I am very excited to be part of the New Year’s celebrations ”.
And despite losing millions of pounds, Marc has no grudge against Tainted Love, originally released in 1964 by Gloria Jones.
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“In fact, it’s the song she’s most eager to play at any of the concerts, even if she hears it everywhere she goes every day of her life.
He said: “Over the years I have learned to love Tainted Love much more and I feel flattered that people love him so much.
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“It’s a big sigh of relief when I get to the set because everything will end well. He had to make all sorts of versions and arrangements, from big band, acoustic, burlesque strip tease, piano ballad and rock ‘n’ roll, as well as the original form.
“I’ve heard it all over the world and it has a spooky way to get on the radio whenever I’m there, especially in a taxi.”
MARC Almond leads the Waverley Stage at the Hogmanay Street party in Edinburgh on 31 December. Tickets at www.edinburghs hogmanay.com
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