Before Johnny McElhone formed Texas with singer Sharleen Spiteri, he had enjoyed some success with his bands Altered Images and Hipsway. But Texas really hit the bull’s eye and scored hits like I Don’t Want A Lover, Say What You Want (I personally prefer this original to the remixed version featuring Wu-Tang Clan’s Method Man and RZA), Summer Son and Inner Smile.

On 21 April, Texas put out their ninth album Jump On Board. First single Let’s Work It Out, with its funky, Rock Your Baby-like guitar lick is already available. The video stars ‘retired’ (the guy is 39!) professional footballer Thierry Henry driving a car and Sharleen dancing before a green screen, basically. What more do you need? 😉

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.