Blue Orchids

Blue Orchids were an English neo-psych band spun from an early lineup of The Fall. They released three 1981–82 singles and The Greatest Hit (Money Mountain) on Rough Trade.

Members: Martin Bramah (vocals, guitar), Una Baines (keyboards, 1979-85), Rick Goldstraw (guitar, bass, 1979-82, 2004-07), Steve Toyne (bass, 1979-80), Ian Rogers (drums, 1979-81), Toby Toman (drums, 1981-82), Mark Hellyer (bass, 1982), Nick Marshall (drums, 1984-85)

Blue Orchids formed in 1979 in Manchester.

Albums:

• The Greatest Hit (Money Mountain) (1982)

Shortplayers:

• “The Flood” / “Disney Boys” (1981)
• “Work” / “The House That Faded Out” (1981)
• Agents of Change (EP, 1982)
• “Sleepy Town” / “Thirst” (1985)

Sources:

• Discogs: Blue Orchids
• 45cat: Blue Orchids
• John Peel Wiki: Blue Orchids
• TVRDb.com: Top of the Pops –