Honey at the Core explained

"Honey at the Core" was the name given to two compilation cassettes of then up-and-coming Scottish rock artists issued in the 1980s and 1990s. Ironically, the "Honey at the Core" of the time was by another Scottish band by the name of Friends Again which evolved to become Love & Money. Neither of which appeared on either album.

The first cassette - which came together with a fanzine giving further details of the artists - was released in 1986 having been compiled by future Glasgow Herald journalist John Williamson. It is notable for providing the general public with early recordings of future stars such as Wet Wet Wet, Deacon Blue and Hue and Cry, as well as a monologue by Bing Hitler (aka Craig Ferguson).

The second cassette - featuring rare tracks by The Proclaimers, BMX Bandits and Teenage Fanclub - is entitled "Honey at the Core (Part 2)", all profits being donated to the Yorkhill Children's Trust. It was released in 1991.

Track listing for "Honey at the Core"

Side One:

1. Wet Wet Wet - Home and Away
2. Wyoming - Ambition
3. Goodbye Mr Mackenzie - Skimming Stones
4. Kevin McDermott - The Right to Reply
5. Deacon Blue - Take the Saints Away
6. Tony O'Neill - Try Again
7. The Painted Word - Worldwide
8. Pride - Love Night

Side Two:

1. The Big Dish - Reverend Killer
2. Hue and Cry - Dangerous Wreck
3. Kick Reaction - Your Favourite Song
4. The Floor - It Really Doesn't Matter
5. White - Fear of God
6. Bing Hitler - A Lecture for Burns Night
7. The Bluebells - Guns and Accordions

Track listing for "Honey at the Core (Part 2)"

Side One:

1. The Proclaimers - Leaving Home
2. The Liberties - Strong Heart
3. Carol Laula - Getting By Without You
4. Rhythm Hill - Never Learned to Hide
5. The Honeychurch - Gift
6. Parcel O'Rogues - Small Deeds for Big Words

Side Two:

1. The Groovy Little Numbers - Get It Together
2. BMX Bandits - Whirlpool (remix)
3. Teenage Fanclub - Too Involved (cuckoo mix)
4. Murmur - Beauty Lies
5. The Light - In April
6. Calvin's Dream - Miss America