The original three members did release “Dream Come True,” but separated in the years following. With such immediate success, the band struggled with direction and members over the new few years. While it did not match the success of the prior two albums, it did have the great songs “The More You Live, the More You Love” and “Remember David.” Unfortunately, Reynolds vacated the band and it would be the last album the four members did together until 2018. The guys completed their next album, “The Story of a Young Heart,” for a 1984 release. As most siblings do, Mike and Ali had conflict, and Reynolds was finding the success overwhelming. I hope we don’t fall off the edge.’” Unfortunately, cracks did appear (like most bands turning 40 right now!).
I remember thinking, ‘Wow, we’re growing so fast. It’s still quite scary to look back on it. We went from playing colleges… to playing with The Go-Go’s and The Police for 20,000 to 100,000 people in less than nine months.” He continued, “For us, it was kind of mind-bending and quite scary. Looking back, in 2018 Score said, “ Really, it was a bit much. “Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)” landed them on the charts yet again and the album “Listen” included a new version of their first ever single, “Talking,” now named “(It’s Not Me) Talking.” With “Listen” being released in 1983 and hits all over the place, a Flock of Seagulls made an appearance at the historic US Festival with Oingo Boingo, Men at Work, Stray Cats, INXS (and the many other amazing bands over the weekend). They released a four song EP in 1981 and “Telecommunication” became a club hit. During a two year period, they had two hit records, multiple successful singles, constant shows, and all the lifestyle “perks” that go with it. “Overnight success” is a common phrase thrown around, but it really seemed like the case for them. As I looked back on their history, I was kind of blown away how quickly they became the musical legends we know. Very quickly, they became a force in the new romantic movement. They added Paul Reynolds on guitar and practiced above the hair salon. I learned to play drums a bit as well.” Created in 1980 while Score was a hairdresser, he took on vocals and keyboards, his brother Ali was on drums, and fellow hairdresser Frank Maudsley covered bass. “And also just being a bit lazy, taking my time over things. We did a couple of charity streaming events and that was fun, but it’s not like doing a gig – which I miss a lot,” Score said (I think we can all agree on that!). “ During lockdown I have obviously been writing some songs – working in my studio on different things.
I RAN FLOCK OF SEAGULLS HAIR UPDATE
Last year, he told Classic Pop, “ I’ve got between 100 and 200 songs.” That was before the quarantine of 2020, so how many hundreds does he have now?! Score was kind enough to let me badger him with questions and give us an update on what he’s been doing in 2020. Seriously, is there an ‘80s compilation without “I Ran?” With a clean shaven look now, founding member Mike Score continues to write….and write…and write. One of the most recognized bands of the ‘80s. It would be easy to label Flock of Seagulls as “the band with the hair,” but they are so much more. Each band has something recognizable about them that sticks in our mind something we always associate with them.
FLYING HIGH with A Flock of Seagulls A Conversation with Mike Score Septemby Traci Turner This year at OC Music News, we have celebrated several amazing bands that recently turned 40.
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