The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. They consisted of Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville and English musician Richard Coles. They are best known for their cover versions of "Don't Leave Me This Way", originally recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, and of the Jackson 5's "Never Can Say Goodbye". The name Communards refers to the revolutionaries of the 1871 Paris Commune. == History == === Formation (1985) === The Communards... [more on Wikipedia]
The Communards began charting in 1985 with You Are My World.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Don't Leave Me This Way - #2: Never Can Say Goodbye - #3: So Cold the Night - #4: There's More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl - #5: You Are My World '87
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#1 Don't Leave Me This Way
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#3 So Cold the Night
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#5 You Are My World '87
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#2 Never Can Say Goodbye
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For a Friend
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#4 There's More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl
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