The Associates (or simply Associates) were a Scottish post-punk and pop band, formed in Dundee in 1979 by lead vocalist Billy Mackenzie and guitarist Alan Rankine. The band released an unauthorized cover version of David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging" as their debut single in 1979, which landed them a recording contract with Fiction Records. They followed with their debut studio album The Affectionate Punch in 1980 and the compilation album Fourth Drawer Down in 1981, both to critical praise. They... [more on Wikipedia]
The Associates began charting in 1982 with Party Fears Two.The artist scored 7 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.
Top songs: #1: Party Fears Two - #2: Club Country - #3: Love Hangover / 18 Carat Love Affair - #4: Those First Impressions - #5: Breakfast
#2 Club Country
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#3 Love Hangover / 18 Carat Love Affair
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#4 Those First Impressions
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Waiting for the Love Boat
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#5 Breakfast
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Take Me to the Girl
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Heart of Glass
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Fever
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Fire to Ice
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Just Can't Say Goodbye
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