Monsoon | |
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 Sheila Chandra, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | World fusion |
| Years active | 1981–1983 |
| Labels | Mobile Suit Corporation (Phonogram Records),Indipop Records,Mercury |
| Past members | Sheila Chandra Steve Coe Martin Smith |
Monsoon was an early 1980s UK world/poptrio that consisted of singerSheila Chandra, multi-instrumentalist/producerSteve Coe, and bass guitarist Martin Smith.[1] Their song "Ever So Lonely" was a number 12hit single in theUK Singles Chart in 1982.[2]Midge Ure directed the video for Monsoon's second single, "Shakti (The Meaning of Within)", which just missed out on the top 40 in the UK. Monsoon's third single, "Tomorrow Never Knows" (a cover ofthe Beatles' 1966 song), featured guest appearances fromBill Nelson,Preston Heyman,Dave Balfe (The Teardrop Explodes) andMerrick (Adam and the Ants).
Due to differences with their label,Phonogram, Monsoon dissolved in 1982.[1] Sheila Chandra started a solo career,[1] Steve Coe continued writing and producing her albums, as well as Martin Smith, but often under the name Ganges Orchestra.Phonogram released Monsoon's only studio album,Third Eye, in 1983, after the act had split up.[1] It has subsequently been re-released multiple times with additional tracks.
| Year | Song | UK[2] | AUS[3] |
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| 1982 | "Ever So Lonely" | 12 | 40 |
| "Shakti (The Meaning of Within)" | 41 | — | |
| "Tomorrow Never Knows" | — | — | |
| "Wings of the Dawn (Prem Kavita)" | — | — | |
| 2001 | "So Lonely" (with Jakatta) | 8 | 51 |
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