Darts - Its Raining - TOTP 17th August 1978 toulousedart 2014-01-17 | 2nd performance of It's Raining on Top Of The Pops.
Bob Fish - No Chance - Get It Together TV Show, Broadcast 1st December 1981 toulousedart 2023-01-16 | Following his departure from Darts in late 1980, Bob released a couple of singles on the Magnet label. The first, 'No Chance' was released in 1981, followed by 'Hotel' in 1982. A third single 'First Snow' was released in 1983 on the Stiff label but this was under the pseudonym of 'Robert Sleigh' and was a cooperation between Bob and former Darts guitarist Rob Davis (ex Mud). Sadly Bob passed away on the 21st August 2021 but he leaves behind a wealth of wonderful music for all to enjoy.
Darts - Come Back My Love - Live Performance on TV show Get It Together. toulousedart 2023-01-05 | Live vocal as required with Top Of The Pops performances from this era. Broadcast 7th February 1978. Come Back My Love was released on the 20th January 1978 and reached number 2 in the UK charts.
Darts - The Boy From New York City - Cheggers Plays Pop May 15th 1978 toulousedart 2022-12-01 | Number 2 hit from 1978
Darts - Lets Hang On toulousedart 2022-01-16 | Filmed at Alton Towers in the spring of 1980, this was the bands last top 10 hit. A BBC strike took TOTP off the air for several weeks which probably cost the number a few places in the charts. This track was supposed to feature on the unreleased 'Frantic Antics' album which was eventually replaced by the MAG 5037 'Greatest Hits' offering.
Darts - Swap Shop Rock Garden Party - Daddy Cool, Come Back My Love, The Boy From New York City toulousedart 2022-01-15 | Broadcast 29th May 1978
Darts - Radio 1 Roadshow, Summer 1978 toulousedart 2020-12-02 | Another cine film supplied by Griff from a Radio 1 Roadshow event in the summer of 1978. This was possibly one of Den's last appearances with the band.
Darts - Charlie Gilletts Honky Tonk Summer Party, Clapham Common Bandstand, September 1977 toulousedart 2020-12-01 | Charlie Gillett's radio show allowed Darts to showcase their talents at the beginning of the band's career. The Griff Fender penned 'Sometime Lately' featured on Charlie's 'Honkey Tonk Demo's' or 'Tapes' album - an alternative version to the one featured on their first album on Magnet, 'Darts'. This clip features cine footage taken on the day by Griff's father. If you see yourself and remember the day, please post a message!!
Darts - Show Us Your Shoe (Shoola Shoo Shoo) toulousedart 2020-10-18 | This track from 1981 was recorded by Darts as part of the deal involving a tour of Japan. If the mixing desk operator listened to this afterwards, I am sure that he or she made the correct decision to follow an alternative career path. Most of the band's Japanese releases were on the Discomate Label. The vinyl album 'Doowop Darts' (DSP-8005) was released with two different sleeves due to the departure in the latter part of 1980 of Bob Fish - replaced by Stan Alexander, and Pianist Mike Deacon who was replaced by the fabulously talented musician, James Compton.
Darts Spanish TV Performance: Daddy Cool, Boy From New York City, Whos That Knocking? toulousedart 2020-10-17 | Great footage from a show broadcast in October 1978 but probably filmed in July of that year. On keyboards is Mike Deacon who replaced Hammy Howell who had just left the band due to illness. Den Hegarty had also left by the time the show hit the TV screens.
Darts Live at The Rock Garden, London 1976 toulousedart 2019-12-27 | Rock Garden Early gig featuring several self penned numbers.
DARTS LIVE - ULSTER HALL BELFAST DECEMBER 1978 toulousedart 2019-12-09 | This concert from Belfast was the very first public performance of Darts' new line up featuring bass vocalist Kenny Andrews and Keyboard player Mike Deacon who had replaced Den Hegarty and Hammy Howell who departed in August 1978.
Darts, The McGann Brothers and Cast in Yakety Yak - 1983 toulousedart 2019-11-02 | 'Shopping For Clothes' and 'Young Blood' from the stage-show Yakety Yak.
Darts, The McGanns and Cast of Yakety Yak - Astoria Theatre 1983 toulousedart 2019-11-01 | Three more numbers from the show based on the wonderful songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Darts, The McGann Brothers and Cast - Yakety Yak Stage Show 1983 toulousedart 2019-11-01 | Three numbers from the showCool Cats, On Broadway and Drip Drop
Darts - Too Hot In The Kitchen - Demo Recording toulousedart 2019-11-01 | Very early demo from Darts. Written by bass player Thump Thomson. A slightly different arrangement appeared on Darts first album.
Darts Live - Paris Theatre London 1978 toulousedart 2019-11-01 | BBC recording from the summer of 1978 just prior to the departure of Big Den and Hammy Howell.
Darts - Heartaches toulousedart 2015-10-18 | A demo track recorded in the latter stages of the Choice Cuts era. Written by Boogie Woogie genius and alround great fellah' James Compton.
Darts - Shotgun toulousedart 2015-10-10 | Early demo from Darts. The track eventually appeared on Darts self titled first album and on the b side of their first single, Daddy Cool.
Darts - Sh-Boom Life Could Be A Dream - Up tempo Version toulousedart 2015-09-26 | An uptempo version of Sh-Boom from Darts. Probably from 1977
Darts - Dream Girl - Live On Charlie Gillets Honky Tonk Radio Show 1977 toulousedart 2015-09-26 | Very early appearance by Darts on UK radio when they appeared on Charlie Gillet's Radio London Honky Tonk Show in 1977.
Darts - Stay Away From Them Girls - alternative version toulousedart 2015-08-01 | Griff Fender has kindly allowed me to post this very early version of Stay Away From Them Girls which featured on Darts first album. Bob Fish takes lead vocals on the album version whilst this one features Griff (who wrote the song) on lead.Darts will be playing live again in December 2015 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London along with Chas and Dave. Book early to avoid disappointment!!
Hold Me Down - Darts - Choice Cuts Records 1985 toulousedart 2015-01-31 | B side of Darts final single 'Blow Away'. Released on the bands own label, Choice Cuts in 1985. Written by pianist and guitarist, James 'jimmy the nit' Compton.
Darts - Reet Petite TOTP 6th December 1979 toulousedart 2014-12-08 | Cover of the Jackie Wilson classic. Taken from the 'Dart Attack' album produced by Roy Wood.
Darts - Cant Get Enough Of Your Love - Top of The Pops 1st November 1979 toulousedart 2014-11-07 | John Dummer penned follow up single to Duke Of Earl, again taken from the album 'Dart Attack', Can't Get Enough Of Your Love only reached number 43 in the charts hence the sole appearance for this track on TOTP. In hindsight, Magnet Records may be would have been better choosing a more uptempo number from the album such as Runaround or Goodbye Brenda as the 2nd single. It's still a great song though and timeless.
Darts - Duke Of Earl - TOTP 2nd August 1979 toulousedart 2014-07-17 | 2nd performance of duke of earl on top of the pops
Darts - Dont Look Back toulousedart 2014-07-07 | An alternative version of the track which appeared on the album 'Dart Attack' from 1979.
Darts - Duke Of Earl - TOTP 19th July 1979 toulousedart 2014-07-05 | First appearance of Duke Of Earl on TOTP - reached number 6 in the UK charts earning a silver disc
Darts - Get It - TOTP 8th February 1979 toulousedart 2014-02-08 | 1st of 2 appearances on TOTP. 'Get It', written by saxophonist Horatio Hornblower, spent 9 weeks in the charts reaching reaching number 10. The B side to this single was titled 'How Many Nights' and was written by drummer, John Dummer.
Darts - Come Back My Love - TOTP 16th February 1978 toulousedart 2014-01-14 | 2nd appearance on TOTP of the second single come back my love
Darts - Come Back My Love - TOTP 2nd February 1978 toulousedart 2014-01-14 | 1st appearance on TOTP for Come Back My Love.
Darts - Daddy Cool/The Girl Cant Help It - TOTP 15th December 1977 toulousedart 2014-01-14 | 4th and final appearance on TOTP for Daddy Cool, introduced by no other than Elton John.
Darts - Daddy Cool/The Girl Cant Help It - TOTP 24th November 1977 toulousedart 2014-01-14 | 3rd appearance for this number on TOTP
Darts - Daddy Cool/The Girl Cant Help It - TOTP 10th November 1977 toulousedart 2014-01-14 | 2nd appearance on TOTP for Darts with Daddy Cool
Darts - Daddy Cool/The Girl Cant Help It - TOTP 27th October 1977 toulousedart 2014-01-12 | Darts first appearance on TOTP with Daddy Cool
Darts - Its Raining TOTP 31st August 1978 toulousedart 2013-12-26 | 3rd and final performance of It's Raining on TOTP. Introduced by Tony Blackburn.
Darts - The Boy From New York City TOTP 18th May 1978 toulousedart 2013-12-26 | 2nd appearance on TOTP for BFNYC this time with Peter Powell as the presenter
White Christmas Darts 1980 toulousedart 2013-12-23 | performance of White Christmas from 1980. Not sure which TV show it originally appeared on but it was not TOTP's.
Darts - Dont Let It Fade Away TOTP 14/12/1978 toulousedart 2013-11-30 | Same performance, different show with Tony Blackburn presenting
Darts Dont Let It Fade Away Top Of The Pops 30/11/1978 toulousedart 2013-11-15 | 2nd TOTP appearance for the this track. Probably the first TV appearance of Kenny Andrews with the band.
Darts - Boy From New York City TOTP 4th May 1978 toulousedart 2013-10-20 | First of 3 TOTP's appearances of this song by Darts
Darts - Bones, alternative version toulousedart 2013-10-20 | Issued as the B side to 'The Boy From New York City'. This is a different version to the track which appears on the album 'Everyone Plays Darts'.
Darts - Dont Let It Fade Away - 9th November 1978 toulousedart 2013-10-20 | Darts performing Don't Let It Fade away as an 8pce band. Interview with new bass vocalist Kenny Andrews, follows.
