"Start The Car" by '80s alt-pop artist Jude Cole

[JohnnyRingo]

Jude Cole arose from the midwest with a knack for writing catchy pop songs that featured deep poetic lyrics. He was 19 and a member of the Brit Power Pop band "The Records". While touring with them he was signed by Reprise for a solo effort. By 1987 he released a self titled LP, his first of four excellent albums.

I discovered Cole during the mid '90s in Cleveland at a concert bar and was very impressed with his live show. I returned every year after for more. I believe he is among the most underappreciated singer songwriters of the era.

Along the way he began producing and recording other bands and established a studio and label, "Ironworks" with Keifer Sutherland. He now focuses entirely on the backstage work of the music business, producing, writing, and recording with the band "Lifehouse" among others. He co-wrote, produced, and engineered Sutherland's debut country album "Reckless And Me".

His biggest hit of the day was 1992's "Start The Car" from his third LP, peaking at #6 on the American Billboard Rock Tracks chart. I'm not sure who was buying those records, but I know he melted the hearts of many young ladies. I never had a hard time finding a date to one of his shows. He is married to Michelle Pfeiffer's younger sister, Lori.

Start the car, I'll be here when you get back.

[TwilightZone]

1. I love a lot of his music.

Been listening to him since his second album, A View from 3rd Street, which is excellent.

Unfortunately, he's turned into a whackjob conspiracy theorist, claiming that the music industry is a shadowy cult comprised of the illuminati and satanists, and he's not being hyperbolic. He was also a Scientologist, but left when they tried to convince him to convince his parents to mortgage their home to fund his path in Scientology.

I try to separate the man from his music, but it can be a challenge! My disdain for Scientology and ridiculous conspiracy theories knows no bounds.

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Our Soundman Loved Jude

He used to play his CDs during our breaks.
Was a big fan.