Five-piece acoustic group from Widnes formed in 1984 by Pete Benson, Dave ‘Pichilingi’ Fenlon (vocals) (both formerly with Utopia Dream, Fenlon later 35 Summer), Duncan Lomax (guitar) (ex Perfect, later 35 Summers, Hal), Ian Donohue (guitar), Stephen Hollan (bass), Andy Hignett (drms) and Andy Frizell (sax) (ex Perfect, later Wizards Of Twiddly, Royal Family and the Poor), replaced in 1987 by John Lyons. The first song of the band to be released was on the Liverpool compilation Elegance, Charm & Deadly Dangers (1985):- Love Died In The Road
After releasing a 2-track demo in 1987 (Mr. Christie / The Breadvan) and shortly changing their name to Giant Smile, Wake Up Afrika issued their first and only single in 1989:
- Simple Words (b/w God Only Knows + Animal)Soon after the release of the single, the band split, and in 1990 Fenlon and Lomax formed Summer 35. The single was re-issued in Japan in 2003.
Another number by the band recorded before the split saw the light of day some year later on the Sound of Leamington compilation:
- Walking Blind
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You are truly sent from heaven. Who are you and how do you know so much about the Liverpool scene of the 80s. Reading through your blog is like sorting through my record collection. Hambi & The Dance, The Yachts, Lori & The Chameleons, Virgin Dance, The Expelaires, To The Shores of Lake Placid, Pink Military, Pink Industry. I'm struggling to think of any Liverpool bands you've not covered (OMD possibly but then they're from the Wirral!). Keep up the good work and check out the Devil's blog at www.besttuna.blogspot.com.
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