Daily Express

5 August 1983

Popline

Touch of Madness Can Help

They may be complete unknowns but Rose McDowell [sic] and Jill Bryson have plenty of help from some happening friends.

Recording as Strawberry Switchblade on Bunnyman Will Sergeant’s label, they have Mark Bedford and Woody from Madness providing the beat for their first single Trees and Flowers. And WEA have pounced to sign the girls for future releases. Can’t be bad.

By the way, Madness’ own new record, the melodic Wings of a Dove, will be huge.

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