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The Communards

London, England

 

Information


  • • Hometown: - London, England
  • • Nationality: - English
  • • Years Active: - 1985-1888
  • • Genre(s): - Synth-Pop • Hi-NRG • Alternative Dance • Pop • Electronic Dance • Dance-Pop
  • • Label(s): - London
  • • Associated Acts: - Bronski Beat • Banderas
  • • Website: -

Biography


The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. The duo consisted of Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles. They are most famous for their cover versions of "Don't Leave Me This Way" and "Never Can Say Goodbye".

The name Communards refers to the revolutionaries of the 1871 Paris Commune.

 

 

• For more information goto their Wikipedia page Click Here

Band Members


  • • Jimmy Somerville – Vocals (1985–1988)
  • • Richard Coles – Keyboard (1985–1988)

 

Videos


Chicago

In 1986, the song was covered by British duo the Communards in a hi-NRG version. This recording topped the UK Singles Chart.

Don't Leave Me This Way

Chicago

"So Cold the Night" is a song by British duo the Communards released in November 1986 from their debut album.

So Cold The Night

Chicago

In 1987, British band the Communards had a hit with a hi-NRG cover of the song, which was featured on their second album, Red.

So Cold The Night

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