Which Hull group had a Top Five single in 1986 with 'Happy Hour’?
"Happy Hour (The Housemartins song) ""Happy Hour"" is a 1986 single by British indie rock band The Housemartins. It was the third single from the album ""London 0 Hull 4"" and reached number three in the UK Singles Chart. It was written on Wednesday 22 January 1986 - the same day ""Me and the Farmer"" was penned. The band's first big hit, it stayed on the singles chart for 13 weeks, peaking in the week of 28 June 1986. The song also enjoyed exposure on United States college radio. ""Rolling Stone"" noted that despite ""irrepressibly giddy music hooks"", the song's"
"Peel sessions, the band broke through with their third single ""Happy Hour"", which reached No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart. The single's success was helped by a claymation animated pop promo of a type that was in vogue at the time, featuring a cameo by television comedian Phill Jupitus, who toured with the band under his stage name of ""Porky the Poet"". Debut album ""London 0 Hull 4"" was released later in 1986 and contained their previous two singles as well as alternative versions of first single ""Flag Day"" and follow-up to Happy Hour, ""Think for a Minute"". At"
"show's Hull music special, and had three hits on the UK Indie Chart with ""Naughty Miranda"", ""I Wish I Had"", and ""Jack Pelter & His Sex Change Chicken"". After a fourth single, the ""Big Wheel"" EP, the band's only (self-titled) album was released in 1985. The band split up shortly afterwards, with Nozedar forming a new band, The Fever Tree, (along with drummer Tom Hosie, who had replaced Hornby, Ali McMordie of Stiff Little Fingers, guitarist Rob Dean of Japan)and guitarist Nik Corfield, who released one single, ""The Pixie Shop"", late in 1985. Riches and Walton reformed the band in"
"Five Star Five Star (also styled as 5 Star) are a British pop group, formed in 1983 and comprising siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson. Between 1985 and 1988, Five Star had four Top 20 albums and 15 Top 40 singles in the UK, including the Top 10 hits ""System Addict"" (1986), ""Can't Wait Another Minute"" (1986), ""Find the Time"" (1986), ""Rain or Shine"" (1986), ""Stay Out of My Life"" (1987) and ""The Slightest Touch"" (1987). They won the 1987 Brit Award for Best British Group. The five-piece group of siblings from Romford were masterminded by their father"
"revival of English folk music, of which the Hull-based quartet, the Watersons were prominent exponents. The Who performed and recorded a concert, at the Hull City Hall, on 15 February 1970. In the 1980s, Hull groups such as the Red Guitars, the Housemartins and Everything but the Girl found mainstream success, followed by Kingmaker in the 1990s. Paul Heaton, former member of the Housemartins went on to front the Beautiful South. Another former member of the Housemartins, Norman Cook, now performs as Fatboy Slim. In 1982, Hull-born Paul Anthony Cook, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman formed the group Sade."
"and has released music by Fila Brazillia. The New Adelphi is a popular local venue for alternative live music in the city, and has achieved notability outside Hull, having hosted such bands as the Stone Roses, Radiohead, Green Day, and Oasis in its history, while the Springhead caters to a variety of bands and has been recognised nationally as a 'Live Music Pub of the Year'. In the 2000s, Hull indie rock band The Paddingtons saw mainstream success with two UK Top 40 singles in 2005, later reforming in 2014 and performing at the Humber Street Sesh with notable bands"
"Palladium (band) Palladium were an English pop rock band, active from 2006 until early 2009. They are not to be confused with the Australian or American bands of the same name. The four members became acquaintances through various tours on the session musician circuit and played their first gig together under the moniker ""The Peppernotes"", at a Caribbean Restaurant dressed as Peter Pan in drag. Since then they changed their name to Palladium and played alongside Amy Winehouse, Alphabeat, Mika, The Thrills and The Kooks. They were signed to Virgin Records. Palladium's debut single ""Happy Hour"" was released in July"
"The Housemartins The Housemartins were an English indie rock band formed in Hull who were active in the 1980s, and charted three top ten albums and six top twenty singles in the UK. Many of their lyrics were a mixture of socialist politics and Christianity, reflecting the beliefs of the band (the back cover of ""London 0 Hull 4"" contained the message, ""Take Jesus – Take Marx – Take Hope""). The group's a cappella cover version of ""Caravan of Love"" (originally by Isley-Jasper-Isley) was a UK Number 1 single in December 1986. After breaking up in 1988, Paul Heaton and"
"former guitarist with the Gargoyles. Their first live performance as a band was at Hull University in October 1984. The band's membership changed considerably over the years. Key left at the end of 1985 and was replaced by Norman Cook (the future Fatboy Slim). Drummer Chris Lang was replaced by Hugh Whitaker, former drummer with the Gargoyles, who in turn was replaced with Dave Hemingway. The band often referred to themselves as ""the fourth best band in Hull"". The three bands that were ""better"" were Red Guitars, Everything but the Girl, and the Gargoyles. In 1986, having recorded two John"
"The New Adelphi Club in Hull on 14 February 1998. The Red Guitars played a one-show reunion at the Winterlude Festival in Hull, on 11 February 2006. Red Guitars The Red Guitars were an English indie rock band active from 1982 to 1986. Based in Hull, the Red Guitars' first single ""Good Technology"" was a minor hit, selling 60,000 copies. Their singles ""Marimba Jive"" and ""Be With Me"" both reached number one on the UK Indie Chart. Jerry Kidd (born Jeremy Kidd, vocals) and Hallam Lewis (guitarist) met in 1979 at a Community Arts programme in Hull. The two formed"
"Hurrah! Hurrah! were a British jangle pop band formed in the early 1980s and active until 1991. Two band members traded off lead vocals on track-by-track basis, giving the band two distinctly different sounds. Formed in the early 1980s and originally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! initially consisted of Paul Handyside (born 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; guitar/vocals), David 'Taffy' Hughes (b. 16 March 1961, Southmoor, Northumberland; guitar/vocals), David Porthouse (b. 17 August 1961, Gateshead;(bass), and Mark Sim (drums). Sim was soon replaced by Damien Mahoney. When Mahoney left in 1986 to join the police force, after exhaustive auditions, the"
"reached #8 in the UK Singles Chart, and eventually hit the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100 at the end of the year, climbing to #16. Their next album, ""Dou3le"" followed in 1987 but, despite including the acclaimed single ""Devils Ball"", it failed to emulate the success of its predecessor. The pair began work on a third album, but split by early 1989 due to musical differences, though they remained friends. Haug began to compose music for films and advertising, while Kurt Maloo pursued a solo career, in the course of which he has released five albums – ""Single"" (1990), ""Soul and"
"new session recorded for the BBC, comprising ""Welcome to the Pleasuredome"", ""The Only Star in Heaven"" and ""Relax"". These performances, along with a repeat of the ""Tube"" video, convinced Trevor Horn to sign the group for his new label, ZTT Records, in May 1983. ""Relax"" was released by ZTT in October 1983, with production and remix directed by Trevor Horn, received a modicum of airplay, allowing it steady progress into the UK Top 40. Following a debut on the BBC's ""Top of the Pops"" on 5 January 1984 while at number 35, the single rose to number six the following"
"""On Hullabaloo"" (both 1965). Both albums are now available on a single CD. Their music was reminiscent of Buddy Holly. The group split up soon after they started. Knight left first and was replaced for a short time by Mick Wayne (born Michael Wayne, 1945, Kingston upon Hull — died 24 June 1994) but the group broke up for good in 1966. In May 2010, original members Knight, Dunn, and Woonton re-united for one-off concert. Mortimer was unable to attend. On 17 December 2016, Geoffrey Mortimer died from cancer. On 27 August 2017, Harry Dunn died from an undisclosed illness."
"The Hullaballoos The Hullaballoos were one of the original British Invasion bands. They are best known for their 1965 cover of Buddy Holly's ""I'm Gonna Love You Too"". The Hullaballoos were created in August 1964, but had been working in the UK for over three years under the name of Ricky Knight and The Crusaders. They were not named after the American television programme ""Hullabaloo"". Their name came from the city of Hull, England, whence they hailed. The band consisted of Geoffrey Mortimer (bass guitar and harmonies, born 1945), Harry Dunn (drums and harmonies, born December 1947, Kingston upon Hull),"
"The Hullaballoos The Hullaballoos were one of the original British Invasion bands. They are best known for their 1965 cover of Buddy Holly's ""I'm Gonna Love You Too"". The Hullaballoos were created in August 1964, but had been working in the UK for over three years under the name of Ricky Knight and The Crusaders. They were not named after the American television programme ""Hullabaloo"". Their name came from the city of Hull, England, whence they hailed. The band consisted of Geoffrey Mortimer (bass guitar and harmonies, born 1945), Harry Dunn (drums and harmonies, born December 1947, Kingston upon Hull),"
"Paul Heaton Paul David Heaton (born 9 May 1962) is an English singer-songwriter. Heaton was a member of the Housemartins, who had success with the singles ""Happy Hour"" and the number-one ""Caravan of Love"" in 1986 before disbanding in 1988. He then formed the Beautiful South, whose debut single and album was released in 1989 to commercial success and continued with a series of hits throughout the 1990s, including the number-one single ""A Little Time"". They disbanded in 2007. He subsequently pursued a solo career, which produced three albums, and in 2014 he released ""What Have We Become?"", a well-received"
"the fictional in-game station ""Vice City FM"". 7"" Single and picture disc: 12"" Single: PT40800 12"" Single: PT40800R Find the Time ""Find the Time"" is a 1986 single by the British pop group Five Star. It was the second single to be taken from their million-plus selling second album, ""Silk & Steel,"" and peaked at #7 in the UK in July 1986. The single was written by Nick Trevisick and Paul Gurvitz who had written the single ""R.S.V.P."" for the band the previous year. The video features the band performing a dance routine alongside the River Thames and the Houses"
"of British and Irish pubs, promoting his latest album, British pubs and cycling. He covered 2500 miles [50 miles for each year he'd been on the planet] , stopping at pubs in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Paul Heaton Paul David Heaton (born 9 May 1962) is an English singer-songwriter. Heaton was a member of the Housemartins, who had success with the singles ""Happy Hour"" and the number-one ""Caravan of Love"" in 1986 before disbanding in 1988. He then formed the Beautiful South, whose debut single and album was released in 1989 to commercial success and continued with a series"
"touring the United States from 1984 onwards they gained popularity on the U.S. college rock circuit with singles ""Come Anytime"" (1989) reaching No. 1 and ""Miss Freelove '69"" (1991) reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. Gurus’ biggest Australian hit single was their 1987 Top 3 hit song ""What's My Scene?"" or, as modified for the National Rugby League 2000s theme, ""That's My Team"". Hoodoo Gurus' iconic status on the Australian rock scene was acknowledged when they were inducted into the 2007 ARIA Hall of Fame. Their induction announcement stated that the Gurus were one of the"
"was originally recorded by the female vocal trio Lewis (featuring Dee, Shirley and Linda Lewis, later known as Lewis Sisters), released a month before the Five Star version as the B-side to their single ""If the Love Fits"". The video features the band making a human clock, with all five members becoming the ""hands"" of the clock. The band's car also supposedly breaks down, and are late for a concert. The traffic lights change from ""Wait"" to ""Can't Wait"" to reflect the song's title. Can't Wait Another Minute ""Can't Wait Another Minute"" is a 1986 hit single by British pop"
"The history of The Human League's Fast Product era is covered in the 2015 documentary, Big Gold Dream. The Human League The Human League are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. Initially an experimental electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commercial success with their third album ""Dare"" in 1981. The album contained four hit singles, including the UK/US number one hit ""Don't You Want Me."" The band received the Brit Award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982. Further hits followed throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, including"
"Harrow and Wembley area. By 1964 the group was also playing in London, including at the Saint Germain Club in Poland Street. In January 1964 the band came fifth in a national beat group contest, with finals held at the Lyceum Strand on 4 May 1964. Highlights of the show were presented on BBC1 by Alan Freeman. Chris Wright left the line-up in late 1964 and was replaced by Ian Gillan. A female vocalist named Ann Cully joined the band soon after. Mick Tucker, from Ruislip, joined on drums replacing Phil Kenton. The band recorded a number of tracks including"
"Holiday '80 Holiday '80 is an EP released by the original line-up of the British synthpop band The Human League. The EP was issued in the UK by Virgin Records in April 1980, a month before the release of the band's second album ""Travelogue"". The EP peaked at no. 56 in the UK Singles Chart in May 1980, but was later reissued and returned to the chart, peaking at no. 46 in February 1982. The recordings were produced with John Leckie, who had also been working with new wave bands such as Simple Minds and XTC. The principal song on"
"across the country to perform their seminal 1990 album 'Pills 'N' Thrills And Bellyaches' ! Year !! Awards !! Work !! Category !! Result General Happy Mondays Happy Mondays are an English alternative rock band from Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1980, the band's original line-up was Shaun Ryder (vocals), his brother Paul Ryder (bass), Mark Day (guitar), Paul Davis (keyboard), and Gary Whelan (drums). Mark ""Bez"" Berry later joined the band onstage as a dancer/percussionist. Rowetta joined the band as a guest vocalist in 1990. The group's work bridged the Manchester independent rock music of the 1980s and the"
"such as Sulu Babylon and Street Parade. In the 1990s, the duo Scarlet from Hull had two Top 40 hits with ""Independent Love Song"" and ""I Wanna Be Free (To Be With Him)"" in 1995. The Humber Street Sesh night has released four DIY compilations featuring the cream of Hull's live music scene, and there are currently a few labels emerging in the city, including Purple Worm Records based at Hull College, with bands such as The Blackbirds showing a promising future. The drinking culture in Hull city centre tends towards late bars, while the wine bars and pubs around"
"and Free’s “All Right Now”. Original members: Studio albums: Live albums: Compilations: Sources: Humble Pie Humble Pie were an English rock band formed by Steve Marriott in Essex during 1969. They are known as one of the late 1960s' first supergroups and found success on both sides of the Atlantic with such songs as ""Black Coffee"", ""30 Days in the Hole"", ""I Don't Need No Doctor"" and ""Natural Born Bugie"". The original band line-up featured lead vocalist and guitarist Steve Marriott from Small Faces, vocalist and guitarist Peter Frampton from The Herd, former Spooky Tooth bassist Greg Ridley and a"
"1986 in British music This is a summary of 1986 in music in the United Kingdom, including the official charts from that year. The first number 1 single of 1986 was the breakthrough hit for London synthpop duo the Pet Shop Boys. Their song ""West End Girls"" had climbed the charts during late 1985 and reached number 1 for two weeks in January. They would have three more top 20 hits this year as well as two top 20 albums, and were still reaching the top 10 in 2006, twenty years later. Another popular synthpop duo this year were Erasure,"
"Furniture (band) Furniture were a British new wave band, active from 1979 to 1991. The band is best known for the 1986 Top 30 hit, ""Brilliant Mind"". The longest-serving and best-known line-up of Furniture (from 1983–1990), comprised founder members Jim Irvin (vocals), singer/multi-instrumentalist Tim Whelan and drummer Hamilton Lee, plus bass player/occasional singer Sally Still and keyboard player Maya Gilder. Larry N’Azone (saxophone) was an occasional member during this period and often appeared with the band live. Furniture's chief success was in the UK but they also enjoyed a following throughout Eastern Europe where they toured in 1987 and 1988."
"of ""He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother""), and in 1993 ""The Woman I Love"". The group still performs and records today; however, with the retirement of Allan Clarke in 1999, only Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott remain from the band's 1960s heyday. In 2010, The Hollies (who had already won an Ivor Novello Award in 1995 for outstanding contribution to British popular music and were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2006) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hicks and Elliott were absent from the induction ceremony because of UK touring commitments with"
"was later announced for Hull on 19 March. A one-sided 7"" single with new recording ""Lost Honey"" was released to mark the concerts, the band's first new material in 22 years. Senseless Things Senseless Things are an English pop punk band, formed in 1986 in London. The band released four albums and achieved two UK Top 20 hit singles before splitting up in 1995. Senseless Things reformed in 2017 to play several gigs including Shepherd's Bush Empire, as well as to record and release new material. Senseless Things formed around the musical partnership of songwriter Mark Myers aka Mark Keds"
"specialising in lap steel guitars. Hurrah! Hurrah! were a British jangle pop band formed in the early 1980s and active until 1991. Two band members traded off lead vocals on track-by-track basis, giving the band two distinctly different sounds. Formed in the early 1980s and originally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! initially consisted of Paul Handyside (born 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne; guitar/vocals), David 'Taffy' Hughes (b. 16 March 1961, Southmoor, Northumberland; guitar/vocals), David Porthouse (b. 17 August 1961, Gateshead;(bass), and Mark Sim (drums). Sim was soon replaced by Damien Mahoney. When Mahoney left in 1986 to join the police"
"version of ""Relax"" on it. Frankie Goes to Hollywood Frankie Goes to Hollywood (FGTH) were a British band formed in Liverpool, England, in 1980. The group was fronted by Holly Johnson (vocals), with Paul Rutherford (vocals), Peter Gill (drums, percussion), Mark O'Toole (bass guitar), and Brian Nash (guitar). The group's 1983 debut single ""Relax"" was banned by the BBC in 1984 while at number six in the charts and subsequently topped the UK Singles Chart for five consecutive weeks, going on to enjoy prolonged chart success throughout that year and ultimately becoming the seventh best-selling UK single of all time."