The band was founded in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire in 1979 as a four piece avant-garde instrumental group called Art Nouveau, with Nick Beggs on bass guitar, Steve Askew on lead guitar, Stuart Neale on keyboards and Jez Strode on drums. Art Nouveau released a track called "The Fear Machine". The single sold a few hundred copies, and was played on the John Peel show, but the band could not get a record deal.
In 1981, they advertised for and auditioned lead singers, and finally chose Christopher Hamill. He made his profile, and therefore that of the band, catchier by using an anagram of his surname for his stage name, becoming Limahl. The name of the band was then changed to Kajagoogoo. Writing out the phonetics of a baby's first sounds gave them "GagaGooGoo". With a little bit of "casual" alteration it became Kajagoogoo.
The band attracted the interest of three record labels (and Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes) while performing at the Embassy Club in London. The band was signed to EMI in July of 1982, and Rhodes was signed to produce their first album, White Feathers. The debut single "Too Shy" was released in January of 1983 and went to the top of the charts (before any of Duran Duran's singles had done so, Rhodes noted ruefully). Follow-up releases "Ooh to Be Ah" and "Hang on Now" both reached the UK top twenty as well.
The band fired Limahl in 1983 after a huge disagreement, with Beggs taking over as singer, but the hits dried up completely. They tried a relaunch as Kaja in 1985 which failed, and they broke up for good in 1986.
Limahl enjoyed a briefly successful solo career, scoring a hit with the movie theme song "Neverending Story" in 1984.
The band briefly joined forces again on VH1's Bands Reunited (26 January 2004, Season 1, Episode 6) and performed at the Scala club in London, England for the show.
In 2007, Nick Beggs, Steve Askew and Stuart Neale continued to play together as Kajagoogoo.
June 24th, 2007 saw the release of "Rocket Boy" the first Kajagoogoo single in 22 years. The single received airplay on Steve Wright's Radio 2 show in the UK.
In September 2007 Kajagoogoo performed the opening set with other 1980s acts at Retrofest at Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Kajagoogoo is back!
They have since formally reunited. In February 2008, Kajagoogoo, under new manager Bradley Snelling, announced their reunion. on April 7, 2008 a new contract was signed with all of the original band members, Nick Beggs on bass guitar, Steve Askew on lead guitar, Stuart Neale on keyboards, Jez Strode on drums and Limahl on vocals bringing the band back together officially for the first time in 25 years.
Kajagoogoo are back! and a new website Kajagoogoo has been launched! An entire Free Album "Gone to the Moon" and tracks can be downloaded at their offical website, www.kajagoogoo.com
The website was created to mark the reformation of all original 5 band members, Nick, Limahl, Jez, Steve and Stuart.
Here you will find all the latest information on the band, live dates, band member info as well as some official Kajagoogoo goodies, mp3's, photos, downloads and more!
Ergonomics
Kajagoogoo Lyrics
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I like to throw 'em around, hit it
Opener cullender throw this handle
They come together and they make a big sound
They come together and they make a big sound
Variety is the proposition
Modern is out of date, hit it
They come together and they make a big sound
They come together and they make a big sound
CHORUS
All across the land
Its made for the hand
All across the land
Its made for the hand
Mould and patterns add to interest
Hand made on a hand made face, hit it
Made and curved by ergonomics
They come together and they make a big sound
They come together and they make a big sound
Repeat CHORUS
Ergonomics are efficient
Make you think in symmetry
Use the manual it's tradition
Made to aid you instantly
The lyrics of Kajagoogoo's song "Ergonomics" seem to be all about the simple pleasure of buying and using objects that are designed to fit perfectly in your hand. The singer of the song seems to take pride in buying things that are "made to measure" and throwing them around, enjoying the fact that they "come together and they make a big sound". The lyrics go on to suggest that the "neatest fitting comfy handles" are the most desirable, and that "variety is the proposition" - perhaps suggesting that our desire for new and different things is what drives consumer culture.
The chorus of the song seems to celebrate the idea that objects are made to be held and used by the hand - "All across the land / It's made for the hand". The lyrics suggest that even the moulds and patterns used to create these objects add to their interest, and that they are often "hand made on a hand made face" - emphasizing the human touch that goes into the creation of even the most industrial objects. The song concludes by suggesting that ergonomics are "efficient" and "made to aid you instantly", and that using objects that are designed specifically for the human form can help us "think in symmetry".
Line by Line Meaning
I buy things that are made to measure
I prefer customized items that fit me perfectly
I like to throw 'em around, hit it
I handle these items with care, testing their durability
Opener cullender throw this handle
I test different types of handles for various tools
They come together and they make a big sound
The combination of these tools creates a powerful impact
Variety is the proposition
I believe in having a range of options to choose from
Modern is out of date, hit it
I prefer classic, timeless designs over current trends
Neatest fitting comfy handles
I prioritize comfort and convenience in my tools
All across the land
This concept applies everywhere
Its made for the hand
These tools are designed to work well with human hands
Mould and patterns add to interest
The appearance of the tools contribute to their appeal
Hand made on a hand made face, hit it
These items are specially crafted with attention to detail
Made and curved by ergonomics
The design of the tools prioritize user comfort and efficiency
Ergonomics are efficient
Designing with ergonomics in mind creates efficient tools
Make you think in symmetry
Designing symmetrically helps with balance and functionality
Use the manual it's tradition
Following the manual is a traditional practice to maintain tools
Made to aid you instantly
The design of these tools provides instant help and improvement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HAMILL, JEREMY STRODE, NICK BEGGS, STEPHEN ASKEW, STEVEN ASKEW, STUART CROXFORD NEALE, STUART JOHN NEALE
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Limahl was fired before the album "Islands"