Books by the Virgin Prunes A New Form of Beauty This book, never published, was supposed to be either part six or seven of the 1981 A New Form ofContinue readingVirgin Prunes books
Month: September 2003
Virgin Prunes – U2 Connection
Members of the Virgin Prunes and U2 grew up in Dublin together. As teenagers, they formed a society called the Lypton Village – a group of like-minded people united inContinue readingVirgin Prunes – U2 Connection
Recurring themes in Virgin Prunes lyrics
The ultimate recurring Virgin Prunes/Gavin Friday lyrics: Twenty Tens – “secret thinker, hidden lie” Love is Danger – “the apple of your eye becomes the hidden lie” Tell Tale HeartContinue readingRecurring themes in Virgin Prunes lyrics
Quotes by and about Virgin Prunes
“The Virgin Prunes are a mirror to you. To look in that mirror or turn away is your choice…” From “Art Fuck”, an early unreleased Virgin Prunes song. “The energy,Continue readingQuotes by and about Virgin Prunes
Influences and song explanations
There were many direct and indirect influences on the music that the Virgin Prunes produced and this list is by no means exhaustive. It also includes some appropriate interview excerpts.Continue readingInfluences and song explanations
Eyewitness: Shaun Morris
“The first time I got to see Virgin Prunes live was at the Electric Ballroom, London on 11th August 1983. Support was provided by the then up and coming SistersContinue readingEyewitness: Shaun Morris
Eyewitness: Thomas Geyrhalter
Virgin Prunes Berlin The Loft June’86 “we were very excited about this for weeks in advance. i will never forget the sound of my friend frank’s voice reading out theContinue readingEyewitness: Thomas Geyrhalter
Eyewitness: Paul Doliner
“I was at the Danceteria show in 1983. It was in the early part of January, the exact day I don’t remember. What I will never forget though is GavinContinue readingEyewitness: Paul Doliner
My Dependence On You
It always rains, it’s always raining Soon it’ll be dark, I’m so so frightened I close my eyes to see I twist my brain to talk ?, a shadow onContinue readingMy Dependence On You
Love Is Danger
It whispers in your ear, the things you want to hear No need for names, there’s no voices here! Only the truest confession…the clinging arms, The secret charms, the forbiddenContinue readingLove Is Danger