Stream Records - tribute site

Stream Records was a music production and record distribution outlet for disabled people, during the 1990s. Headed by Genie Cosmas of Fish Out Of Water, the Stream Records catalogue distributed many artists - specialising in disabled artists and integrated bands. A few from the Stream Records catalogue are mentioned here:

 

Fish Out Of Water

Fronted by lead singer Genie Cosmas, Fish Out Of Water's releases included the album "Lucky Scars", the title track of which is a powerful song about domestic abuse.

 

Simon Smith

Simon Smith & The Useless Eaters

A rock-based sound, releases include the "Entitled" CD - including the track "Soci-At-Ease", about society's negative attitude towards disability. A section of the rap from "Soci-At-Ease" features on Red Disability's Famous Disabled People web page.

 

Ian Stanton

Folk songs about disability, with a message. His "Rolling Thunder" CD includes the tracks:

  • "Douglas Bader", which decries the "tragic but brave" attitude towards disability
  • "Tragic But Brave", about disabled "Uncle Toms". Used on Red Disability's "What's wrong with charity" web page.
  • "A Chip On Yer Shoulder", about people's dismissive attitudes towards disabled people when we stand up for our rights. Used on Red Disability's "Roots of disability prejudice" web page.

Tribute to Ian Stanton in Choices and Rights newsletter

 

Heart 'n' Soul

A band featuring artists with learning disabilities, who recorded the theme music for "1 in 4", the 1990s TV programme about disability. Their "Heart 'n' Soul" CD features music of a dance / funk nature, and includes the "Doctor's Rap" which pokes fun at the medical model of disability

 

Freak UK

A tape of Freak UK featured a fusion of 1980s dance and futurist music, with a style similar to that of New Order.

 

Robert Wyatt

Robert Wyatt

Progressive rock music style. As well as his own music, he has collaborated with a number of musicians, both disabled and non-disabled, including some famous names.

 

 

Sounds Magic

A 7" single, "Rossini's Wonderful Disco Show", was a rather cheesy party song to the tune of the Rossini's William Tell Overture.

 

Jean Vincent

Rock 'n' roll music, features a number of cover versions of rock 'n' roll classics. Sold by Stream Records catalogue in 1990s.

 

Frankie Armstrong

Singer and voice teacher

 

This is by no means a complete list. More will be added in time.