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May 22-28, 2003
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The gruff sensuality of Otis Redding. The sinewy sweetness of Michael Jackson or Marvin Gaye. The soul-pierced exotica of a Peter Tosh. Even Prince’s psych-rock-funk and accompanying dance moves. These were the things that made 1987’s Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D’Arby a magical and mysterious debut; one that certainly predated Maxwell, Bilal and such with its mix of romance, egotistical posturing and quirky heavy soul. With his pirate insignia and long flowing braids, D’Arby, a handsome U.S.-born Army brat turned British sensation, became the U.K.’s last crucial hit import at a time of massively famous ones: ABC, George Michael and Culture Club. The grand pop of "If You Let Me Stay," the hyper-Harlem shuffle of "Dance Little Sister" -- if these were his only great moments, it would be enough. Yet, despite his barmy reputation, he followed through with the equally fascinating, if-not-always-as-catchy CDs Neither Fish nor Flesh and Symphony or Damn, and the wonderfully weird, TTD’s Vibrator (whose sleeve showed him as a short-shorn white blonde angel). Celebrating both an import Greatest Hits (track one is "Wishing Well") and a recent slickly soul-filled new CD Wildcard! (Sananda), it’s a good bet D’Arby can and will serve up a soulful rocking sound in the oddest manner possible and still make you swoon.
Wed., May 28, 7 p.m., $23, The Trocadero, 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE.
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