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James William Somerville (born 22 June 1961) [1] is a Scottish singer who rose to prominence in the 1980s with the synth-pop groups Bronski Beat and the Communards.With Bronski Beat, Somerville achieved commercial success with the 1984 single "Smalltown Boy" which reached the top spot in Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and the US Hot Dance Club Play.
The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. [6] They consisted of Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville and English musician Richard Coles.They are best known for their versions of "Don't Leave Me This Way", originally by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, and of the Jackson 5's "Never Can Say Goodbye".
Richard Keith Robert Coles FRSA FKC (born 26 March 1962) [1] is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
Bronski Beat were a British synth-pop band formed in 1983 in London, England. The initial lineup, which recorded the majority of their hits, consisted of Scottish musicians Jimmy Somerville (vocals) and Steve Bronski (keyboards, percussion) and English musician Larry Steinbachek (keyboards, percussion).
Larry Steinbachek (6 May 1960 – 7 December 2016) was an English-singer songwriter, director and composer [1] best known for his time as part of Bronski Beat with Jimmy Somerville and Steve Bronski. Early life
Steven William Forrest (7 February 1960 – 7 December 2021) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for his time as a member of synth-pop band Bronski Beat, with Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek.
The band was an offshoot of Jimmy Somerville's band The Communards, and featured two of his female backing musicians, Scottish vocalist Caroline Buckley and English violinist/keyboardist Sally Herbert. The duo are mostly remembered for their hit single "This Is Your Life", which peaked at No. 16 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1991. [1]
Jimmy Somerville Herbert, Somerville 13. "Something To Live For" (Sounds of Life Mix) Jimmy Somerville Herbert, Ed Monaghan, Somerville 14. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" Jimmy Somerville Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio: Frankie Valli: 15. "Come On" Jimmy Somerville Sunniva Greeve, Peter Plate, Somerville, Ulf Leo Sommer 16. "Could It Be Love?" Jimmy ...