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.

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 Lighthouse, Charles Mackintoshs Glasgow Herald building The Herald is a broadsheet newspaper published Monday to Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland. ... Wet Wet Wet are a successful Scottish pop band of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. ... Deacon Blue are one of Scotlands most popular pop bands. ... At common law, a hue and cry (Latin, hutesium et clamor) was a process by which bypassers were summoned to assist in the apprehension of a criminal who had been witnessed in the act of committing a felony. ... Craig Ferguson (born 17 May 1962) is a Scottish actor, film director, screenwriter, comedian, composer, and novelist. ...

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. The Proclaimers are a scottish band composed of identical twins Charlie and Craig Reid. ... BMX Bandits is a Scottish 1960s-influenced guitar pop band who have been making music from 1986 to the present day. ... Teenage Fanclub is a Scottish alternative rock band from Bellshill, near Glasgow, formed in 1989. ...

Track listing for Honey at the Core

Side One:

Wet Wet Wet - Home and Away

Wyoming - Ambition

Goodbye Mr Mackenzie - Skimming Stones

Kevin McDermott - The Right to Reply

Deacon Blue - Take the Saints Away

Tony O'Neill - Try Again

The Painted Word - Worldwide

Pride - Love Night

Side Two:

The Big Dish - Reverend Killer

Hue and Cry - Dangerous Wreck

Kick Reaction - Your Favourite Song

The Floor - It Really Doesn't Matter

White - Fear of God

Bing Hitler - A Lecture for Burns Night

The Bluebells - Guns and Accordions

Track listing for Honey at the Core (Part 2)

Side One:

The Proclaimers - Leaving Home

The Liberties - Strong Heart

Carol Laula - Getting By Without You

Rhythm Hill - Never Learned to Hide

The Honeychurch - Gift

Parcel O'Rogues - Small Deeds for Big Words

Side Two:

The Groovy Little Numbers - Get It Together

BMX Bandits - Whirlpool

Teenage Fanclub - Too Involved

Murmur - Beauty Lies

The Light - In April

Calvin's Dream - Miss America

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