General Public were an English new wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1983, by vocalists Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger of the Beat, and which also included former members of Dexys Midnight Runners, the Specials, and the Clash. They are best remembered for their hits "Tenderness" (1984) and "I'll Take You There" (1994). == Career == After the break-up of the Beat in 1983 (known as the English Beat in North America), vocalists Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger decided to... [more on Wikipedia]
General Public began charting in 1984 with General Public.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: I'll Take You There - #2: Tenderness - #3: Never You Done That - #4: General Public - #5: Rainy Days
#2 Tenderness
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#3 Never You Done That
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Hot You're Cool
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Too Much or Nothing
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In Conversation
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Andy "Stoker" Growcott • Dan Chase • Dave Wakeling • Gianni Minardi • Horace Panter • Kevin White • Mario Minardi • Michael Railton • Mick Jones [The Clash] • Mickey Billingham • Norman Jones • Ranking Roger • Wayne Lothian
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