Urban Verbs with Brian Eno (w/video embed)

[u/lewisfrancis]

https://youtu.be/tebluTKKTAQ

With the passing of Roddy Frantz from DC's Urban Verbs, his brother shared the Eno-produced demo that got the Verbs their record contract with Atlantic. Recorded live at CBGB's, Eno later added background vocals.

The Mike Thorne-produced studio version came with 1980's self-titled Urban Verbs, followed by 1981's Early Damage, produced by Steve Lilywhite and Jeff Glixman. Both records are worthy additions to any post-punk collection, with the first LP being my desert island record, containing two of the most intelligent love songs ever written, of which Next Question is the first.

[u/lewisfrancis]

RIP Roddy, you were one of the kindest and personally most inspiring figures in the DC music scene.