Dave Hemingway Q&A
βFamous Last Wordsβ with ex-Beautiful South musician Dave Hemingwayβ¦
An ever-present with Yorkshireβs biggest ever band, The Beautiful South, Dave Hemingway sang on many of their hits, including their only No. 1 βA Little Timeβ. Joining the band at Paul Heatonβs request following on from the demise of The Housemartins in 1988 (for whom he was the drummer) Dave became one of The Beautiful Southβs three vocalists. βI assumed I would be drumming in the new band,β he says,Β βBut I was needed to just sing and be a front man. It was hard to adjust at first (where do you put your hands?!) but I grew into it over time, and now really enjoy it.β
The Beautiful South was a huge part of Daveβs life and with his knowledge of the songs and how they should be played, he is ideal to keep the material alive with The South. Dave recalls a proud moment driving home from Leeds to Hull to meet his mother at the local working menβs club in 1990. During the drive, the chart run down on Radio 1 confirmed The Beautiful South had reached No. 1 with A Little Time. Entering the club to spontaneous applause from old friends is still a special memory. βI have other great memories of that time. An appearance on the main stage at Glastonbury just prior to REM in 1995, with a setting sun as a backdrop, is another which stands out.β He adds: βWe were generally a happy band even when some things went wrong β and we continue that gang mentality with The South.β
We asked him for his βFamous Last Wordsββ¦
βWas that me?β
Dave, second left, with fellow The South singer, Alison Wheeler
Last thing you did that made you feel good?
Showed a friend a good time.
Last thing youβd want to be doing right now?
This questionnaire.
Last night on Earthβ¦ Whatβs your poison?
A nice chilled Chablis
Last supper⦠What are you ordering?
Steak, chips and peas, with Bearnaise sauce.
Last person youβd want to share a drink with?
Thatcher/ Blair.
Last time you shed a tear and why?
When David Moyes agreed to manage Manchester United.
Last refuge⦠where would you go?
The garden shed.
Last the course⦠tips on loot, love & life?
Spend loot, make love, live life.
Last but one⦠random question: Tell us about something that interests you that nobody else knows about. Like Gaelic football⦠or porcelain.
Bargain Hunt.
Your Famous Last Words?
Was that me?
