The Communards
After leaving Bronski Beat, Jimmy Somerville formed The Communards with classically trained pianist Richard Coles, fusing gospel-tinged Hi-NRG with unashamed activism. Their 1986 revival of 'Don't Leave Me This Way' was the UK's best-selling single of the year.
Origin: London, England · Years active: 1985–1988
Biography
After leaving Bronski Beat, Jimmy Somerville formed The Communards with classically trained pianist Richard Coles, fusing gospel-tinged Hi-NRG with unashamed activism. Their 1986 revival of 'Don't Leave Me This Way' was the UK's best-selling single of the year.
Key 1980s albums
- Communards (1986)
- Red (1987)
Essential songs
- Don't Leave Me This Way (1986)
- So Cold the Night (1986)
- You Are My World (1985)
- Never Can Say Goodbye (1987)
- For a Friend (1988)
Genres
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