Years active 1981–1983 Albums Third Eye, Monsoon | Active until 1983 | |
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Genres Ethno Beat Alternative, world fusion Past members Sheila Chandra
Steve Coe
Martin Smith Origin England, United Kingdom (1981) Members Sheila Chandra, Steve Coe, Martin Smith Record labels Phonogram Inc., Mercury Records Similar Thomas Blondet, Trick‑Trick, Problem, Signmark, Ancient Astronauts | ||
Monsoon was an early 1980s UK world/pop trio that consisted of singer Sheila Chandra, record producer Steve Coe, and bass guitarist Martin Smith. Their song "Ever So Lonely" was a number 12 hit single in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
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Midge Ure (Ultravox, Band Aid), directed the video for Monsoon's second single "Shakti", which went Top 40.
Monsoon's third single, "Tomorrow Never Knows" (a cover of The Beatles), featured guest appearances from Bill Nelson, Preston Heyman (Kate Bush), Dave Balfe (The Teardrop Explodes) and Merrick (Adam and the Ants).
Due to differences with their label, Phonogram, Monsoon dissolved in 1982. Sheila Chandra started a solo career, Steve Coe continued writing and producing her albums, as well as Martin Smith, but often under the name Ganges Orchestra.
Phonogram "posthumously" released Third Eye in 1983.
A compilation of Monsoon recordings including several previously unreleased tracks was released on CD in 1995 by Phonogram's partner label Mercury Records.
Albums
Singles
Songs
Ever So LonelyThird Eye · 1983
Wings of the DawnThird Eye · 1983
Sunset Over the Ganges1982