You Talk We Talk 'You Talk We Talk'
Catalog # DDR168/ML060
UPC # 749350422284
Label: DDR Music Group/Metal Legacy
1. The Same The Same
2. Should've Seen Her Smile
3. Momma and Daddy
4. Can I
5. I Know You Know
6. Johnny's Got A Gun
7. It Happened Once Before
In 1986, Michael Raphael (AKA Nikki Love) left the band Strange Toys, which he had formed with his brother Steven (AKA Stevie Travis), leaving behind a majority of the songs he had written.
Michael was searching for the next level. His brother Steven wanted to pursue and master the Piano and suggested that Michael meet his friend and singer Tom Chappell. Tom and Michael recruited Doug Hovan on Drums; Mike Anderson on Bass, and the band “You Talk We Talk” was officially formed. The band name came from a ‘Pressure” song of the same name
The band instantly started taking San Francisco by storm opening for acts like “Poison” who was just releasing their debut album “Look what The Cat Dragged In” They also opened for acts such as “Vain” and interestingly enough Michael Raphael was approached by Davy Vain about joining “Vain” but Michael (AKA) Nikki Love declined. Michael’s plan was to take his new band and relocate to Los Angeles in the footsteps of his childhood friend, “Faster Pussycat” guitarist Greg Steele.
In 1987, Michael Raphael moved to Los Angeles, but the guys in the band decided to stay behind. Michael then met Danny Simon (AKA Simon Daniels) and formed Jailhouse. It started by using some “You Talk We Talk “songs, “Momma and Daddy,” and ”The Same The Same,” which are included on this CD. Michael also dropped the glam name “Nikki Love.”
Jailhouse went on to score mild hits on MTV and VH1, such as “Please Come Back” and “Modern Girl.”
After reinventing himself for a third time in the late 1990s, he was asked to join a band from his former “Jailhouse” Manager, which was called “Neve.” Shortly after, Randy Jackson signed ”Neve” to Columbia Records. Neve scored a hit on the Billboard charts with the song “It’s Over Now,” which led to touring with acts like Kiss (featuring all original members) as well as the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, alongside acts like Rage Against the Machine and The Black Crowes.
Michael Raphael then went on to produce, write, and earn Platinum and Gold discs with Bands like “Busted” in the UK and Disney projects. Today, Michael is a full-time composer for Film and Television.
Doug Hovan is still playing drums and played in numerous bands with bassist Mike Anderson, coming very close to signing major record deals, and did score a demo deal with producer Howard Benson. Doug also played from time to time in the band “Jetboy”
This is a must-have for any Glam fan and collector.
The album comes digitally remastered and is packaged in an 8-page booklet with a complete set of lyrics.
This CD is silver pressed, officially licensed by the band, and exclusively available from The DDR Music Group.