Axbridge Review: a letter to the town’s music fans from the creative forces behind the hit songs ‘If I Had You’ and ‘Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime’ 

Well actually the letter was to me but really it’s to everyone in the town – especially those who love music and can recall the sounds of the 1980s and in particular those of the British band The Korgis. I’ve put a YouTube link to one of their best known songs below. Top bloke and musical impresario Barry Walsh has been doing his best to promote the gig – so hopefully this will help pack out the Town Hall for another big night out in Axbridge. (Diary Date: Sunday 13th April, 2025). Kind regards, Harry.

Hi Harry

On Sunday 13 April John Baker and I will be performing at the Town Hall in Axbridge and we wondered if you could give us a mention in the Review.

Here’s a bit of history and context that might be useful: “The Korgis were formed way back in 1978 by James Warren and Andy Davis, erstwhile members of much-loved eccentric prog-rock band Stackridge. With the plan of writing and recording radio-friendly melodic pop, the duo struck gold twice with If I Had You and the timeless classic Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime. 

The latter tune has been covered over 50 times since the original Korgis rendition by artists as varied as Beck, Erasure, Sharon Corr, Baby D and The Flying Pickets and continues to have a life of its own right up to the present day.

James has performed with fellow Bath-based musician John Baker + a 5-piece live band on-and-off since the 1980s and Sunday’s acoustic show at the Town Hall will be a unique and fascinating celebration of their musical development.

Comprising renditions of their favourite inspiring songs by other artists they’ve been connected with down the years such as Tears For Fears, Peter Gabriel and songwriter Tony Hatch (Downtown), plus a generous sprinkling of entertaining anecdotes and Korgis tunes old and new, this show will certainly be a rare treat not be missed.”

Hope this will be of interest

Best Wishes, James.

Tickets £12.50 at the Post Office or online. https://wegottickets.com/event/652192

For those who are thinking can I remember their hits – this YouTube video should bring it all back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns_wvl6JB6E

For more on the Korgis: https://thekorgis.com/

They also have a Wikipedia page which gives a history of the band: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Korgis

Finally: more info from Barry Walsh:

Musical hero’s of the 80’s the Korgis are coming to Axbridge on Sunday 13th April Doors 7.15pm

Original frontman James Warren the voice of ‘Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime’ and John Baker are performing an acoustic performance as a duo, a real up close and personal gig for sure..

Tickets £12.50 at the Post Office or online.

https://wegottickets.com/event/652192

Barry is also promoting these gigs:

The first four ‘Music River Cruises’ with a tribute Kinks Duo or the Fab Twins, Dolly Parton or Elvis are now available online..
A three hour river trip on the Towerbelle up the river Avon to Beeses Tea Gardens and back listening to your favourite tribute act 
Tickets £24.50 each + b/fee

https://wegottickets.com/BarrywalshUk