THE SPANGLES1979 – 1992
The Spangles were a meet-and-greet group for Gary Glitter when he returned from bankcruptcy to work the University circuit… before more dubious allegations! Comprising of Jeff, Jeff’s cousing Jackie, Linda, Steve, Lynn and Martin, the Spangles travelled the country to hundreds of shows, tv and promotional appearances.
TRADING PLACES1992 (TV)
LONDON WEEKEND TELEVISION
‘Jeff Spangle’
A live Saturday night special, where people and celebrities swapped jobs. Hosted by Cilla Black and featuring Hale And Pace and Brian Conley. The Spangles featured as part of Gary Glitter’s gang.
THE LONDON SONGWRITER’S SHOWCASE1992
RONNIE SCOTT’S
LONDON
‘Songwriter/Performer’
Performed with help from Dooyah’s Dave Dulake on piano for two songs. The showcase finale.
Songs included: The Martyr And The Moon, The Man Who Loved To Sing (acapella) and Never Question Why.
SAUCY SENSATIONS1992
THE PENTHOUSE CLUB
ILFORD, ESSEX
‘Performer’
Performing as a male singer and dancer with five female artists. Produced by Mitza and David Cohen for Cohen Productions.
Songs included: Lately and Hanky Panky.
NEVER QUESTION WHY1992 SINGLE
Never Question Why (Kristian)
The Martyr And The Moon (Kristian)
Produced by Jeff Kristian/Paul Page
Never Question Why featured on Jeff’s 1995 album Attitude. The Martyr And The Moon had been release as a b-side to Jeff’s 1982 debut single Gypsy Girl by Berry Lane. This version was a 1992 re-recording. A lyric change and re-mix later, it became Angel, the b-side to Jeff’s 1995 single Reach Out (I’ll Be There) and a further track on the Attitude album.
Eighteen years after it’s first release as The Martyr And The Moon, Angel became the opening track on Chiara Siracusa’s 2000 album What You Want, along with her recording of Never Question Why.
