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MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO! “Zoom in on Me” by Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris Andrews https://youtu.be/k4SHOSvtxI0?si=Dzds-Os2RDqEqYvR A soundtrack for Zoom meetings? Or for photography fans everywhere? The verse rolls in a Lou Reed-ish swagger with sizzling New Wave thrash from guitarist Phil Palmer*. The bridge flips to a reggae groove, with harmonies by Kris with Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker (who co-wrote Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You” w/Brian May). This track was produced by Christopher Neil (a-ha, Celine Dion, Sheena Easton). Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris "Tim" Andrews is a British recording artist and singer-songwriter whose songs have been covered by Roger Daltrey, David Essex, and Davy Jones of The Monkees. Chris's music encompasses 60s British Invasion pop, mod rock, musical theatre, and psychedelica—notably with Ruperts People and Fleur de Lys, the renowned “freakbeat” band that launched the careers of Gordon Haskell (King Crimson), Bryn Haworth, and Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship). Between 1978-82 Chris released a string of notable New Wave/synth-pop records under the name of Kris Ryder. As an actor Chris has performed from Broadway to London’s West End, famously replacing Davy Jones as the Artful Dodger in the award-winning stage musical of OLIVER! Chris and Davy remained friends for life, working on stage and in the studio. *As a session guitarist and sideman, Phil has an astonishing resume, having played with Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Chris de Burgh, Dire Straits (and Mark Knopfler solo), Bob Dylan, David Essex, Johnny Hallyday, Iggy Pop, Pete Townshend, Tina Turner, Scott Walker, Robbie Williams, Wishbone Ash, and many more. By Phil’s estimation, he’s played on over 500 albums and on 5000 songs. https://youtu.be/k4SHOSvtxI0?si=Dzds-Os2RDqEqYvR

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Chris Andrews SONG OF THE WEEK “Blown Away” https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/blown-away —A synthpop love letter from the weather station of British singer-songwriter Chris Andrews, a British recording artist and singer-songwriter whose songs have been covered by Roger Daltrey, David Essex, and Davy Jones (Monkees). Chris was part of the seminal “freakbeat” band Fleur de Lys and, under the name Tim Andrews, he was a champion of late 60s psychedelic pop. In the 80s, under the name Kris Ryder, he released New Wave synthpop sides, continuing in that style in the Millennium with tracks like “Blown Away.” On a cosmic jukebox this would play between The Buggles, Thelma Houston, Naked Eyes, and OMD. Check it out: https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/blown-away

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SONG OF THE WEEK “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down” by Kris Ryder a.k.a. Chris Andrews. https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/cant-keep-a-good-man-down ...This toe-tapping, bouncy tune imagines a New Wave Gene Kelly dance scene. It pops with a saxophone solo by the great Tim Whitehead and Beach Boys-y vocals by Kris with Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker (who co-wrote Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You” w/Brian May).This track was produced by Christopher Neil (a-ha, Sheena Easton). On a cosmic jukebox this record would play somewhere between Kenny Loggins, George Michael, and Leo Sayer. Listen here:

https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/cant-keep-a-good-man-down

If this is your introduction to Chris Andrews, he’s a British singer-songwriter and recording artist whose songs have been covered by Roger Daltrey, David Essex, and Davy Jones (Monkees). Under the name Tim Andrews he was a champion of late 60s psychedelic pop and (later), as Kris Ryder, he released New Wave synthpop sides in the 80s. Chris was also part of the seminal freakbeat band Fleur de Lys.

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MONDAY MUSIC VIDEO MATINEE + HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER DALTREY—Birthday cheers to Roger, legendary vocalist for The Who. He set the bar as the quintessential locomotive rock’n’roll frontman, and he has an estimable career as an actor, singer-songwriter. and solo artist. Chris Andrews co-wrote “Don’t Talk to Strangers” with Roger and singer-songwriter Julia Downes. Roger recorded the song for his 1985 album UNDER A RAGING MOON (dedicated to the late Keith Moon). That album was a hit, and “Strangers” was a favored “deep album cut” which Roger featured in his concert touring set list. Here’s the original recording, backed by A-list studio musicians including drummer Mark Brzezicki (Big Country), guitarist Robbie MacIntosh, and keyboardist Nick Glennie-Smith.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSjr3k9NHOI

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MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO! “Nobody’s Gonna Get My Girl” by Ryder-Desmond a.k.a. Chris Andrews (Kris Ryder) & Andy Desmond (Miten). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq0HiR6lhGI Signed to DJM Records (Dick James’s label) in 1981, Ryder-Desmond released “Visions,” a catchy, guitar-driven New Wave rock tune with the B-side “Nobody’s Gonna Get my Girl.” On a cosmic jukebox it would play between The Police and early XTC. Chris Andrews a.k.a. Kris Ryder and Andy Desmond had been collaborating for a few years, and their combined careers intersected with Roger Daltrey, David Essex, The Kinks, and other notables. Ryder-Desmond had obvious potential, but they lasted for but one single (now highly collectible). Andy later became a musical yoga master and changed his name to Miten. Kris/Chris pressed on as a singer-songwriter and collaborator with Davy Jones (Monkees), and Chris is cranking out new music to this day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq0HiR6lhGI

#chrisandrews #krisryder #andydesmond #NewWave #dickjames #rogerdaltrey #davidessex #thekinks #davyjones #monkees #britpop #singersongwriter #jet #girl

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MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO—“Zoom in on Me” by Chris Andrews a.k.a. Kris Ryder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SHOSvtxI0 …A soundtrack for Zoom meetings? Or an instructional for photographers? The verse rolls in with a Lou Reed-ish swagger and Kinks-like kick of New Wave thrash from guitarist Phil Palmer (Eric Clapton, David Essex, Dire Straits, Wishbone Ash). Then the bridge flips to a reggae-fied groove, with harmonies by Kris with Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker (who co-wrote Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You” w/Brian May). This track was produced by Christopher Neil (A-Ha, Celine Dion, Sheena Easton). Here’s hoping the Kris Ryder album gets a proper remaster-reissue—check out this recently made video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SHOSvtxI0

#chrisandrews #krisryder #philpalmer #TheKinks #RayDavies #DaveDavies #Zoom #NewWave #LouReed #dominicbugatti #frankmusker #queen #BrianMay #christopherneil #aha #celinedion #sheenaeaston #britpop #singersongwriter #johnnyjblair

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MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO “We’re Alive” by Kris Ryder… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ2XeA-0gPE …Like a day at the beach in Kokomo, this song is about a man who runs into an old girlfriend after she’s been down a sad road, but now they’re together and glad to be alive! Chris Andrews a.k.a. Kris Ryder presents this upbeat reggae-fied Motown-ish New Wave power pop/synthpop anthem—with fab guitar work by guitarist Phil Palmer (Eric Clapton, David Essex, Dire Straits, Wishbone Ash) + big harmonies by Kris with Dominic Bugatti and Frank Musker (who co-wrote Queen’s “Too Much Love Will Kill You”). This track was produced by Christopher Neil (A-ha, Sheena Easton). On a cosmic jukebox this song would play somewhere between The Beach Boys, The Buggles, and Men at Work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ2XeA-0gPE

#chrisandrews #krisryder #philpalmer #NewWave #dominicbugatti #frankmusker #queen #BrianMay #christopherneil #aha #sheenaeaston #britpop #singersongwriter #beachboys #thebuggles #menatwork #reggae #Motown #Thekinks #johnnyjblair

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MONDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO—“Nobody’s Gonna Get my Girl” by Ryder-Desmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq0HiR6lhGI Signed to DJM Records (Dick James’s label) in 1981, Ryder-Desmond released “Visions,” a catchy, guitar-driven New Wave rock tune with the B-side “Nobody’s Gonna Get my Girl.” On a cosmic jukebox it would play between The Police and early XTC. Chris Andrews a.k.a. Kris Ryder and Andy Desmond had been collaborating for a few years, and their combined careers intersected with Roger Daltrey, David Essex, The Kinks, and other notables. Ryder-Desmond had obvious potential, but they lasted for but one single (now highly collectible). Andy later became a musical yoga master and changed his name to Miten. Kris/Chris pressed on as a singer-songwriter and collaborator with Davy Jones (Monkees), and Chris is cranking out new music to this day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq0HiR6lhGI

#chrisandrews #krisryder #andydesmond #NewWave #dickjames #rogerdaltrey #davidessex #thekinks #davyjones #monkees #britpop #singersongwriter #johnnyjblair