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This led to the band's debut on the Fast EP Earcom 1, which featured a number of up and coming bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of singles then followed, including General Davis - now featured in the opening titles of Hollywood blockbuster The Manchurian Candidate - and Die Todten Reyten Schnell - released on a German indie label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA number of line-up changes then saw Elspeth McLeod joining to provide additional guitar (including on the single General Davis) with Jeff Maguire taking over bass duties from Tom Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late John Peel was a fan and longtime supporter of The Prats. In 1979 the band recorded a Peel session, which the broadcaster played with considerable enthusiasm. \"... this session has put me in a good mood for the rest of the weekend... it's terrific... a great session!\" as he said at the time. 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