Caf Bleu 8211 Special Edition 6CD

When The Style Councils debut album Caf Bleu was released in 1984, Weller and wing-man Mick Talbot unveiled a cosmopolitan blend of jazz, soul, and pop that felt effortlessly sophisticated and daringly fresh. Caf Bleu was more than a debutit was a statement of intent, redefining what British pop could sound like in a new decade. Since then, fans have been waiting for a deep dive into the Style Council vaults eager to hear any unreleased material. And now the wait is over. The Caf Bleu Special Edition is a treasure trove for Style Council devotees and music lovers alike – an immersive journey into one of the most inventive eras of Paul Wellers career. This lavish release unveils a wealth of previously unheard material, including early demos, alternate takes, and unreleased songs that showcase the bands restless drive for experimentation and evolution. Adding even more depth, the set features an extraordinary collection of BBC session and live recordings, capturing the band in full creative flight. Completing the package are superb new sleeve notes from broadcaster and longtime Caf Bleu champion Gary Crowley, offering fresh insight into this timeless classics enduring legacy. Hardback Book features in-depth liner notes by The Cappuccino Kid and exclusive photography, interviews, and storytelling behind the album. Includes superb new sleeve notes from broadcaster and longtime Caf Bleu champion Gary Crowley, offering fresh insight into this timeless classic and its enduring legacy. Highlights from the collection include: CD1 Extended edition of Introducing The Style Council. CD2 Caf Bleu full album. As well as the two hit singles My Ever Changing Moods and Youre The Best Thing, stand-out tracks on the original Caf Bleu include \”Headstart for Happiness\” and \”The Paris Match\” which features Tracey Thorn on vocals. CD3 – All related singles, B-sides, remixes, and demos from that era. CD4 Unreleased demos, Outtakes & Alternate Versions, including: An early demo of Long Hot Summer (Aug 1982) showing its evolution from Le Dpart\” offering a fascinating insight into its evolving musical journey. Boy Hairdresser (written for Respond artist Tracie Young). Extended 6:31 version of The Paris Match and early variant Summertime Song. Unreleased instrumental gems from Mick Talbot including a jazzier Party Chambers and Micks Demo. CD5 & CD6 BBC Sessions & Live Performances made available for release for the first time, including: Live recordings from Cheltenhams Gold Diggers and Londons Dominion Theatre. BBC Radio One sessions (1983) for David Jensen and Saturday Live, featuring standout versions of Headstart for Happiness, The Paris Match, Long Hot Summer, and My Ever Changing Moods. Full tracklisting: CD1 – Introducing Expanded 1 Speak Like A Child 2 Party Chambers 3 Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (original 12 inch version) 4 Headstart For Happiness (early version) 5 Mick\’s Up 6 Long Hot Summer (extended version) 7 The Paris Match (early version) 8 Party Chambers (instrumental) 9 Le Depart 10 A Solid Bond In Your Heart 11 It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands 12 My Ever Changing Moods (long version) 13 Spring, Summer, Autumn 14 Mick\’s Company 15 Money-Go-Round (Parts 1&2) (bert bevans remix /club mix) 16 Long Hot Summer (club mix aka 12\” mix) CD2 – Original album 1 Mick\’s Blessings 2 The Whole Point Of No Return 3 Me Ship Came In! 4 Blue Caf 5 The Paris Match 6 My Ever Changing Moods 7 Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse 8 A Gospel 9 Strength Of Your Nature 10 You\’re The Best Thing 11 Here\’s One That Got Away 12 Headstart For Happiness 13 Council Meetin\’ CD3 – Post album released singles, b-sides, single edits and remixes 1 You\’re The Best Thing (7\” version) 2 You\’re The Dub Thing 3 The Big Boss Groove (12\” version) 4 Money-Go-Round (dance mix) 5 Long Hot Summer (Don\’t Matter What I Do) (7\” single) 6 A Solid Bond In Your Heart (instrumental) 7 My Ever Changing Moods (7\” version) CD4 – Demos, outtakes and alternate versions 1 Long Hot Summer (pre TSC demo) 2 Party Chambers (alternate version) 3 Up For Grabs (demo) 4 Take It To The Top (demo) 5 Micks Demo 6 Funk Interlude 7 The Big Boss Groove 8 Summertime Song 9 The Paris Match (with Tracey Thorn) (long version) 10 Come Away With Me (demo) 11 Me Ship Came In! (alternate version) 12 Dropping Bombs on The White House (alternate version) 13 That One In D Minor (demo) 14 Boy Hairdresser 15 A Gospel (alternate instrumental version) 16 A Gospel (outtake) 17 Micks Company 18 Im In The Mood For Gazza CD5 – BBC Sessions & Live Radio 1 Session 5/5/83 1 Headstart For Happiness 2 Mick\’s Up 3 Here\’s One That Got Away 4 The Paris Match SBH: In Concert 11/6/83. Recorded as part of the Respond Package night at the Paris Theatre London 5 Head Start For Happiness 6 Here\’s One That Got Away 7 The Paris Match 8 Times Are Tight Saturday Live 31/12/83 In Session 9 My Ever Changing Moods 10 Mick\’s Blessings 11 Paris Match 12 Head Start For Happiness 13 Long Hot Summer BBC Live at the Dominion Theatre Pt.1 14/3/84 14 Meeting Over Yonder 15 My Ever Changing Moods 16 It Just Came To Pieces In My Hands 17 Mick\’s Up 18 Here\’s One That Got Away 19 Up For Grabs 20 Dropping Bombs On The White House 21 Long Hot Summer CD6 Live versions BBC Live at the Dominion Theatre Pt.2 14/3/84 1 Money-Go-Round 2 Speak Like A Child 3 Headstart For Happiness 4 Hanging On To A Memory BBC Sight & Sound In Concert – Live At Goldiggers Chippenham 10/3/84 5 Meeting Over Yonder 6 My Ever Changing Moods 7 Speak Like A Child 8 The Whole Point Of No Return 9 Le Depart 10 The Paris Match 11 Party Chambers 12 Money-Go-Round 13 Head Start For Happiness 14 Hanging On To A Memory 15 Dropping Bombs On The White House 16 Long Hot Summer