Intaferon

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Intaferon
OriginEngland
GenresNew wave, synthpop
Instrument(s)Piano, synthesizer
Years active1983–1984
LabelsChrysalis Records

Intaferon was a short-lived English new wave duo, consisting of Simon Fellowes and Simon Gillham.[1] They were signed to Chrysalis Records.[2] Their song, "Get Out of London" (produced by Martin Rushent) was featured in the 2001 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen movie Winning London.[3]

Singles were often featured on the Channel 4 show The Max Headroom Show.[4]

Simon Fellowes, after releasing two further albums as Simon F[5] and another using the moniker F Machine, is now an author. He has three published novels - Don't Breathe the Air,[6][7] and My Name is Ferdinand[8] and 10 Dead Mexicans.

Discography[edit]

Singles[edit]

  • "Steamhammer Sam" (1983) - UK No. 77 (music video featured Jack Watson)
  • "Get Out of London" (1983) - UK No. 93[9]
  • "Baby Pain" (1984) (also released on Simon F's 1985 solo album Gun)

Simon Fellowes released other solo singles as Simon F, including "American Dream" and "Love Bomb", with the former peaking at No. 91 in the US.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hickmott, Jeff (20 March 2020). "Whatever Happened To Intaferon? by Jeff Hickmott". Mixcloud.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Intaferon Discography - All Countries". 45cat.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Intaferon | Songs". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Episode CH4.2.3 - The Max Headroom Chronicles". Maxheadroom.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Simon F. | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Don't Breathe the Air | Strata Books". 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Simon Fellowes". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  8. ^ "My Name is Ferdinand by Simon Fellowes | Strata Books". 26 August 2014. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  9. ^ "INTAFERON | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Billboard Hot 100 (October 24, 1987)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2022.

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