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The Beat: Locarno, Birmingham

Sheryl Garratt, New Musical Express, 30 May 1981

THE WAY to tell how well a Beat gig is going is by Saxa's smile, and tonight he was grinning so wide the ends nearly met at the back, out-dazzling even his tasteful floral trousers. What else could we do but smile back?

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