{"id":7972,"date":"2025-09-18T17:19:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T00:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demonlover.com\/StigmataVDP\/?p=7972"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:19:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T00:19:04","slug":"frankie-goes-to-hollywood-wish-the-lads-were-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demonlover.com\/StigmataVDP\/2025\/09\/18\/frankie-goes-to-hollywood-wish-the-lads-were-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Frankie Goes To Hollywood &#8211; Wish (The Lads Were Here)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. -->\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/epnt.ebay.com\/static\/epn-smart-tools.js\" async><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/script>\n<p>\n<strong>Today\u2019s video of the day is Frankie Goes To Hollywood &#8211; &quot;Wish (The Lads Were Here)&quot; released in 1984. <\/strong><\/p> \n<ins class=\"epn-placement\" data-config-id=\"61bbbebe320c8f049a9b1b4a\"><\/ins>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/fgthq.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">Frankie Goes To Hollywood<\/a><\/strong> burst onto the scene in the early 1980s. Known for their bold style and provocative lyrics, they quickly became one of the decade\u2019s most influential acts. \u201cWish (The Lads Were Here)\u201d was among the first songs written by Holly Johnson, Mark O\u2019Toole, and Peter Gill. The track first appeared on The John Peel Sessions before making its way onto their 1984 debut album Welcome to the Pleasuredome. This video features Frankie Goes To Hollywood performing an extended version of \u201cWish,\u201d remixed by 317537 Productions. The visuals highlight the band\u2019s playful energy while adding new depth to the track. <\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the Pleasuredome was released on 29 October 1984 by ZTT Records. Issued as a vinyl double album, it entered the UK charts at number one, with advance sales over one million. It sold around a quarter of a million copies in its first week. The album also became a top-10 seller in Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand. While a commercial success, the album drew criticism. Many tracks were new versions of singles like \u201cRelax,\u201d \u201cTwo Tribes,\u201d and the B-side \u201cWar.\u201d The record also leaned heavily on cover songs rather than fresh original material. Later, it was revealed that Trevor Horn\u2019s production dominated the sessions. In many cases, session players replaced the band\u2019s own performances.<\/p>\n<p>Still, songs like \u201cWish (The Lads Were Here)\u201d balanced the album. Unlike the shocking energy of \u201cRelax,\u201d this track leaned into groove and atmosphere. It remains a vital link between Frankie\u2019s polished debut and their second album, Liverpool. That follow-up moved away from heavy production and featured the full band more directly. Decades later, Welcome to the Pleasuredome endures as a cultural landmark. The extended video remix of \u201cWish\u201d showcases Frankie Goes To Hollywood\u2019s unique blend of humor, style, and ambition. 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