‘Do you remember chalk hearts melting on a wall’
MARQUEE SQUARE HEROES INVITE YOU TO RELIVE THE SHOWS THAT MADE MARILLION ONE OF THE BIGGEST BANDS IN WORLD
By the end of 1984 Marillion had completed their second album release and toured the UK, Europe and North America to great acclaim with the 'Fugazi' album.
Demand to see the band was huge and a multitude of pirated bootleg live albums were beginning to circulate amongst their fans. EMI decided to release a live 'mini album', available at a reduced price. And thus, was born 'Real to Reel', a live album that really captures the essence and spirit of the band at that time.
On reflection this smart, knee jerk decision, enabled the band to concentrate on writing the album that became the biggest selling album of their career.
'Misplaced Childhood'. Achieved Number 1 status in the album charts, providing massive exposure with top 3 chart singles positions for ‘Kayleigh’ and ‘Lavender’, and a healthy chart position for 'Heart of Lothian' too.
Kayleigh was only kept from the top of the charts by a worthy charity single but sold well over 200,000 copies. You couldn't turn the Radio on in 1985 and not hear that classic song of lost love and lost opportunities. And I seriously suspect everyone knows at least one Kayleigh!
This Year MARQUEE SQUARE HEROES will recreate the shows from this key period for MARILLION, performing not only a set that reflects that tour, but also performing the entire classic Misplaced Childhood album, as intended by the band in strict running order. As well as other classics, not necessarily performed on that tour.
A HOMETOWN gig in Swindon on the 40th anniversary of the album release will be a very special event. Following last years memorable show at the ARTS CENTRE, MARQUEE SQUARE HEROES are delighted to celebrate the release of the album in such a significant manner, befitting of the occasion. Featuring the cream of local talent, name musicians from the genre who have appeared across the world with members of Marillion.
Tickets will be limited so buy now to secure your place.
