Episode 17: Gilded Cage - Tara (1988)

Melodic AOR

Gilded Cage remains as a fantastic band that definitely didn't get their exposure when various singles were released back in the 1980s. Formed with Bill Lamont of Monkey See (Guitars and Keyboards) and John Berkmortel (Bass and Vocals); the group worked together initially on Bill Lamont's side solo project with his hit radio song on FM96 in London called "City Lights" which was rotated heavily locally . Produced by Peter Brennan and signed to Auto Records; The duo recognized that with this new interest and exposure they should continue to record and write music as a group and made some amazing songs! Songs like "Last Time", "Feeling I Can't Hide", "Tara" and "Rain" are well put together releases, with the later two appearing on a 7" EP entitled Tara in 1988. With such strong musicianship and song writing it almost baffles me why they didn't at least chart Nationwide in Canada. With limited exposure on Radio and TV outside of London the band decided to call it quits as the music industry began to change in the early 1990s. The Duo today still preforms in a classic rock band locally around the London Ontario area. For the first time ever in this podcast and the first time on digital media the radio promo for the song "Last Time" will be included in this podcast for your listening endeavors! Hopefully a full release will be available in the future so that these songs can live on in your music collection! Highly recommended group in the vein of Haywire!