The Last Word with Matt Cooper Culture Club: David Kitt
Apr 1, 2026
David Kitt, Irish singer-songwriter known for The Big Romance, celebrates a 25th anniversary re-recording and tour. He explains reclaiming rights and the forensic remaking of tracks. He reflects on vinyl, reunion shows, musical influences from The Beatles to My Bloody Valentine, and memorable live moments like Nina Simone.
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Make Reworks That Stand Up Live
- Faithful recreation can still evolve so it endures live and sonically years later.
- Kitt lowered keys, hunted original samples, and aimed for a 'future-proofed' vocal range he can sustain for decades.
Use Re-recordings To Rediscover Your Roots
- Re-recording can be an opportunity to reconnect with earlier influences and correct past choices.
- Kitt says Kitzer's Version shares more DNA with his first Rough Trade release than the original Big Romance did.
Fill Vinyl With New B Sides Not Filler
- Add new songs as B-sides to fill physical formats and give fans value.
- Kitt wrote thematic new tracks to expand the 55-minute original onto a high-quality double-vinyl 180g pressing with extra songs.
