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Secret Affair were definitely in the second category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1978 singer Ian Page and guitarist Dave Cairns crawled from the wreckage of the New Hearts (their only singles 'Just Another Teenage Anthem' and 'Plain Jane' now collectable and desirable 45s), channelled their rejection and cynicism into something more positive and set about writing the songs that would later become Secret Affair standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in August '79, their debut single 'Time For Action' (the first of three UK Top 40 hits) was a statement of intent and a call to arms for a passionate following they called The Glory Boys. Each subsequent release was a mini-manifesto - titles like 'Let Your Heart Dance', 'My World', 'Sound Of Confusion', 'Soho Dreams' and 'All The Rage' were full of energy and excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe band's finest moments have been collected together on vinyl with this fourteen track \"all killer, no filler\" LP collection that showcases Secret Affair's consistent ability to match heartfelt lyrics with well-crafted tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2CD thirty-four song anthology demonstrates the high standard the band have maintained, from their very first recordings at the historic 'Mods Mayday' event in May '79 up to their anthemic 2016 take on Frank Wilson's soul classic 'Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurated by founding member, guitarist and songwriter Dave Cairns and feature rare and previously unseen photographs by Paul Calvert along with sleeve notes from original fan, Acid Jazz Records' founder Eddie Piller, who has the scars (and the tattoo) to show for his long term loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Demon","offers":[{"title":"CD | x2.","offer_id":50388821934411,"sku":"1161587","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50388822196555,"sku":"1161586","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d03bacf2-1b19-4e56-ac99-83816dc2cab0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726349264"},{"product_id":"time-for-live-action","title":"Time for Live Action","description":"\u003cp\u003eSecret Affair recorded live at the O2 Academy Islington London on the 23rd October 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Red","offer_id":50483365740875,"sku":"2001665","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP - White","offer_id":53292384125259,"sku":"R1693-0610","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/SECLP261R_a6b01aca_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727565754"},{"product_id":"glory-boys","title":"Glory Boys","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mod revival band Secret Affair recorded several promising singles and albums between 1978 and 1982. Their 1979 debut album Glory Boys features hits like \u003ci\u003eTime For Action\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLet Your Heart Dance\u003c\/i\u003e. The UK was in the grip of the mod revival, and Secret Affair brought a very unique style. Besides the vocals of Ian Page he also added his trumpet to the different songs. They recorded both own material as covers like \u003ci\u003eGoing to a Go-Go\u003c\/i\u003e. (the Miracles) for the album. The album’s centerpiece, \u003ci\u003eGlory Boys\u003c\/i\u003e, became the movement’s anthem for youth across the nation. Glory Boys is available as a limited 40th anniversary edition of 750 individually numbered copies on transparent vinyl. 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Coming with the original artwork with nice new touches added by ex-Jetsetter Paul Bevoir with the added attraction of a stunning gatefold sleeve featuring memorabilia from the day. The vinyl version also has two extra tracks - both the b-sides from the album's lead singles 'Time For Action' (#13 official charts Sept '79) and 'Let Your Heart Dance' (#32 official charts Nov '79). 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