The Exclusives - A Potted History
by A.J.Q. Taylor (the famous historian of pots)

The origin of the Exclusives can be traced back to the dark and distant days of 1978, when three fresh-faced youngsters (Peter Swash), Paul Bonham and Lee Benfell) from Balcombe, England, formed a band called the Decoys.

After gigging without a bassist, they were joined by aging bass supremo Nigel Rayner in March of 1979, when a London band started using the same name. After an extensive legal battle (which did not even make the Sunday People), our four gallant lads decided that a change of name was advisable.

After a great deal of discussion and hair-tearing, the alternative decided upon was the Exclusives. Shortly after the change of name, the Exclusives were joined by Steve (ex of Pinball) on sax and vocals. The line-up has subsequently remained unchanged.

The Exclusives gig mainly in the Brighton area, but have purveyed their lunatic brand of schizoid pop to such diverse watering-holes as London, Reading and even Portsmouth.

"...It has been that way ever since, and the Exclusives have progressed ever onwards to the places where no man has gone before (eg. the Alhambra). Since becoming a household name, the band have not changed their way of life (or their underwear) "

Track recorded at Pebble Beach, Worthing. Engineered by Roger.

The Exclusives are indebted to Pete Lyons of the The Vandells who played the keyboards on this track during one of his (rare) sober moments.

The song 'Sinking Gondola' is featured on the album Vaultage 80.