The beginning of light and intelligent pop soul.
The debut album from Style Council, led by Paul Weller, is an ambitious single that fuses swinging rhythms with soft keyboards, reimagining soul and jazz with a sophisticated pop sensibility.
"Speak Like A Child" marked the beginning of Style Council's new direction after The Jam. Infusing elements of jazz and soul into a pop texture, the band developed a light, upbeat sound while simultaneously incorporating a social message. Paul Weller's vocals are intelligent and restrained, while Mick Talbot's keyboards resonate warmly. The arrangement is simple yet elegant, making this an important work that breathed fresh air into the UK pop scene at the time.
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Design - Paul Weller
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Producer - Paul Weller
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Vocals, Guitar - Paul Weller
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Written-By - Weller
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Drums - Zeke Manyika
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Keyboards - Mick Talbot
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Producer - Peter Wilson
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Backing Vocals - Tracie Young
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Lacquer Cut By - Arun
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Design - Simon Halfon
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Photography By - Peter Anderson (5)
