EAP Episode.80 - Henry Priestman (Yachts/ It's Immaterial/ The Christians) : "I was something of a keyboard man for hire in the Liverpool area"

*This episode contains excerpts from 3rd party music*Welcome Hull son, Henry Priestman. A keyboard player who has worked with many acts over the years and was something of a keys player for hire in Liverpool in the 80s.Henry's career began in Yachts (77-81) who enjoyed success in America, with airplay on US college radio and extensive touring. A sliding doors moment led him into It's Immaterial, where he enjoyed the role of playing and contributing without the responsibility of songwriter. Henry was also a touring member of Wah! and Bette Bright's Deaf School-esque troupe The Illuminations.The Christians were recruited by Henry to sing harmonies on It's Immaterial's hit 'Ed's Funky Diner' after which, 3 of the 5 Christian brothers joined forces with Henry (middle name Christian!!), and went on to score hits and several multi platinum selling albums for Island Records.Henry rather enjoyed our slapstick approach to podcasting and was a pleasure to have on. His chosen 80s tracks were solid and much fun was had by all - DA* The Yachts 3 CD set 'Suffice To Say' on Cherry Red tells their full story. https://www.cherryred.co.uk/yachts-suffice-to-say-the-complete-yachts-collection-3cd-box-set* You can also catch The Christians on a co headline tour with The Blow Monkeys in October 2025https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-blow-monkeys-the-christians/Music played in this episode: The Christians 'Harvest For The World' (Jasper, Isley, Isley, Isley, Isley, Isley) / 'Forgotten Town' (Priestman) / Yachts 'Ghost In My House' (Holland, Dozier, Holland, Taylor) / Joy Division 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' (Curtis, Hook, Morris, Sumner) / Talk Talk 'I Believe In You' (Hollis, Friese-Greene) / Associates 'Party Fears Two' (Mackenzie, Rankine) / Robert Wyatt 'Shipbuilding' (Costello, Langer) / It's Immaterial 'Driving Away From Home' (Whitehead, Campbell) / Echo & The Bunnymen 'Lips Like Sugar' (McCulloch, Sergeant, De Freitas, Pattinson) / Klaus Dinger 'Mon Amour' (Dinger)