Following the success of the Who’s Quadrophenia and The Jam’s stunning debut LP,

Britain was hit by a full-on mod revival, the scene mushrooming in the late 1970s and early 80s.

To showcase the phenomenon, Bridgehouse Records staged a gala concert in Canning Town in May 1979,

featuring Secret Affair, the Mods, Squire, Beggar, and other acts, many of whom hailed from the

Big Smoke’s suburban edges. This edition comes complete with two bonus tracks from the revered

Merton Parkas, a short-lived group that featured future

Dexy’s Midnight Runners and Style Council main man, Mick Talbot. A must for all mod die-hards!

SIDE A: SECRET AFFAIR – Time For Action

SECRET AFFAIR – Let Your Heart Dance

BEGGAR – Don’t Throw Your Life Away

SMALL HOURS – Hanging In The Balance

THE MODS – Tonight’s The Night

THE MODS – Let Me Be The One

SQUIRE – B-A-B-Y Baby Love

SMALL HOURS – Midnight To Six

SIDE B:

BEGGAR – Broadway Show

BEGGAR – All Night a

THE MODS – Love Only Me

SQUIRE - Walking Down The Kings Road

SQUIRE – Live Without Her Love

SECRET AFFAIR – I’m Not Free (But I’m Cheap)

SMALL HOURS – End Of The Night

*bonus tracks: THE MERTON PARKAS – Tears Of A Clown*

THE MERTON PARKAS – Tell Me What I Say