💿🕺 Pop Goes 12-Inch: Why Wax Extended Their Songs for the Dancefloor (Even Though They Never Joined the Party)

The Twelve Inch 191 : Right Between The Eyes (Wax) Part 2

In Part 1, Brad and I told the story of one of the most intriguing bands of the eighties: Wax.

Graham Gouldman and Andrew Gold were two of the most gifted songwriters of their generation, yet their partnership never reached the level of success you might expect.

Brad shared how he discovered Wax through their second album, and he was something of an exception. Apart from Right Between The Eyes reaching No. 43, the band never really charted in the U.S. Which is puzzling, given how sharp and radio-friendly their songs were.

And then there’s the Spanish connection, one massive hit that somehow didn’t chart in any of the neighbouring countries. Add to that the curious fact that Wax released 12-inch dance mixes for almost every single, even though they weren’t a dance band… and the mystery deepens.

We’ve got some questions to answer, so let’s dive in.