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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.
Scottish recording artist Jimmy Somerville has entered the music industry as the frontman of the synth-pop act, known as Bronski Beat.Alongside, he would score an early international success with a series of top-ten hits, such as "Smalltown Boy", "Why?" and "I Feel Love Medley"; all taken from the trio's debut album, The Age of Consent (1984), as well the remix equivalent, Hundreds & Thousands ...
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).
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 cover versions of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass's "Don't Leave Me This Way", 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.
Homage is the sixth solo studio album by Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville, released on 6 March 2015.As such, the title is inspired by the genre of disco music that Somerville grew up with, featuring twelve original compositions, mostly co-written with his longtime collaborator John Winfield.
The Clifton Davis-penned song was originally performed by the Jackson 5, [5] but this rendition is similar to Gloria Gaynor's disco version. [2] [6] [7] Jimmy Somerville's "straight ahead" [6] vocals are a strength of the song, with Andy Kellman of AllMusic crediting him with producing a recording that "stands apart" from other versions. [2]
Jimmy Somerville Somerville 7. "Heartbeat" Jimmy Somerville Matt Rowe, Somerville, Richard Stannard: 8. "By Your Side" Jimmy Somerville Rowe, Somerville, Stannard 9. "Safe" (Todd Terry Short Session) Jimmy Somerville Gary Butcher, Somerville 10. "To Love Somebody" Jimmy Somerville Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb: Bee Gees: 11. "Lay Down" Jimmy Somerville