"UK. Over the next few years, Bucks Fizz became one of the biggest pop groups in the UK with several hit singles and albums, including two more No.1 hits, ""The Land of Make Believe"" and ""My Camera Never Lies"". Nolan became known as the male pin-up of the group and attracted many fans through his good looks. He also gained critical acclaim for his lead vocal on the top ten hit ""Now Those Days Are Gone"". While on tour on 11 December 1984, Bucks Fizz were involved in a coach crash. The tour bus they were travelling in crashed into"
"regarded as the group's best song by critics. Early in 1982 the group were awarded 'best group' at the ""Daily Mirror"" Rock and Pop awards ceremony and received a nomination at the Brit awards. In March they released their fifth single. ""My Camera Never Lies"" swiftly rose up the charts and became their third number one single. With this they became the first British group of the 1980s to score three number ones within a year. Further success followed in May with the group's second studio album ""Are You Ready"" which went Gold and became their first top ten album."
"their first three singles and their debut album. In November, the group released the first single from their forthcoming second album. ""The Land of Make Believe"" became a big hit over Christmas 1981 and in the early weeks of January made number one in the UK Charts. The record eventually outsold ""Making Your Mind Up"" to become their biggest selling single in the UK. Buoyed by this success, the group concentrated on recording the second album. A second single was released in March 1982, entitled ""My Camera Never Lies"". Well regarded in the press for its production values and intricate"
"Camera Can't Lie Camera Can't Lie is an American rock band based in Minneapolis. They were discovered and are currently managed by the Grammy Award-winning record producer, Stephen Short. The band is most widely recognized for their songs, ""Shine For Me"", used in the 2011 and 2012 Lowe's Home Improvement Holiday TV Ads and ""Days & Days"", due to the self-produced music video featuring families of active duty US soldiers. The name of Camera Can't Lie is often abbreviated as 'Camera' or 'CCL'. They established themselves early on as an independent touring band, playing between 150-250 shows each year and"
"being caught in a love triangle. Much of the video was filmed in Hyde Park, London. Nolan's scenes were completely studio bound, meaning that he finished the shoot early while the other three were filmed on location. Baker recalls that while walking along the Serpentine lake, Bobby G was attacked by a group of swans and had to be rescued. The single sleeve's cover shot was taken at the group's publicist, Jenny Halsall's manor house in Cambridge. Released in June 1982, this single followed up two No.1 hits, ""My Camera Never Lies"" and ""The Land Of Make Believe"" and reached"
"doing something wrong – they like me!'"" Highly successful mainstream artists like Ann Wilson and Ric Ocasek were eager to meet the band. Ocasek extended an invitation to collaborate at his Synchro Sound studio in Boston. The recording sessions in Boston resulted in the ""Never Say Never"" EP in January 1982. The title track became (arguably) their best-known song and has remained synonymous with the band ever since. The song was also featured in the 1984 romantic teen drama ""Reckless"". Additionally, the success of the single directly led to 415 Records signing a deal with Columbia Records, which elevated the"
"1978 - When the Cookie Jar Is Empty 1979 - When It's Over 1980 - On My Way Home to You 1980 - One Bad Habit 1980 - Baseball 1982 - Jealousy 1982 - Love Duet (with Renee Diggs) 1982 - Comin' Home to You 1983 - Can't Seem to Shake This Rock 'n Roll 1985 - Your Secret's Safe with Me 1985 - When I Give My Love to You (with Brenda Russell) 1985 - Queen of the Underground 1985 - Michael Franks 1987 - Island Life 1987 - The Camera Never Lies 1987 - Doctor Sax / Face"
"Aztec Camera Aztec Camera were a Scottish pop/new wave band formed by Roddy Frame, the group's singer, songwriter, and only consistent member. Formed in 1980, Aztec Camera released a total of six albums: ""High Land, Hard Rain"" (1983), ""Knife"" (1984), ""Love"" (1987), ""Stray"" (1990), ""Dreamland"" (1993) and ""Frestonia"" (1995). The band garnered popular success for the songs ""Oblivious"", ""Somewhere in My Heart"" and ""Good Morning Britain"" (a duet with former Clash guitarist Mick Jones). Aztec Camera first appeared on a Glasgow cassette-only compilation of local unsigned bands on the Pungent Records label, affiliated with the Fumes Fanzine run by Danny"
"become one of the top selling groups of the 1980s and scored many hit single and albums over the next few years, including two more British number ones: ""The Land of Make Believe"" and ""My Camera Never Lies"". Aston designed many of the group's stage outfits. In 1983, she performed the lead vocal to the song ""When We Were Young"", which went on to become one of the group's biggest hits. Aston became known for her love of physical exercise and released a keep-fit album in early 1984 called ""Shape Up and Dance"". She was the victim of an attack"
"Bobby G Bobby G (also known as Bobby Gee) (born Robert Alan Gubby, 23 August 1953) is a member of pop group Bucks Fizz, best known for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and for achieving three UK number one hits with ""Making Your Mind Up"" (1981), ""The Land of Make Believe"" (1981) and ""My Camera Never Lies"" (1982). G was born in Epsom, Surrey, England. After leaving school at 14, he began working in a number of trades, the most significant of these being the building trade. In his late teens, he set up his own building business, based"
"tour Aztec Camera Aztec Camera were a Scottish pop/new wave band formed by Roddy Frame, the group's singer, songwriter, and only consistent member. Formed in 1980, Aztec Camera released a total of six albums: ""High Land, Hard Rain"" (1983), ""Knife"" (1984), ""Love"" (1987), ""Stray"" (1990), ""Dreamland"" (1993) and ""Frestonia"" (1995). The band garnered popular success for the songs ""Oblivious"", ""Somewhere in My Heart"" and ""Good Morning Britain"" (a duet with former Clash guitarist Mick Jones). Aztec Camera first appeared on a Glasgow cassette-only compilation of local unsigned bands on the Pungent Records label, affiliated with the Fumes Fanzine run by"
"in the UK and was the first of seven top twenty hits. The others, with Bernie Nolan usually singing lead vocals, were ""Don't Make Waves"", (1980) ""Gotta Pull Myself Together"" (1980), ""Who's Gonna Rock You"" (1980), ""Attention to Me"" (1981), ""Chemistry"" (1981) and ""Don't Love Me Too Hard"" (1982). The Nolans sold millions of recordings worldwide, particularly in Japan where they sold over nine million albums and won the 1981 Tokyo Music Festival with the song ""Sexy Music"". Bernie also composed songs during this time, when she wrote two tracks for their 1982 album ""Portrait"". In 1991, they won of"
"Camera Camera (Renaissance album) Camera Camera is the tenth studio album by the British progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1981. After losing two of their five members and being dropped from their label, Renaissance signed on to Miles Copeland's I.R.S. Records. The departed members were replaced by keyboardist/singer Peter Gosling and drummer Peter Barron. Given that the new members were not pictured on the album at all, it's unclear just how official their membership was. Between the previous Renaissance album and this one, Annie Haslam and Michael Dunford had worked with Gosling as a trio called Nevada, releasing two"
"(November 1981), ""Two Minute Warning"" (November 1984), ""Howling"" (October 1986) and ""Beyond Salvation"" (February 1990). Their top 20 singles are ""No Secrets"" (1980), ""Into the Heat"" (1981), ""We Gotta Get out of This Place"" (1987), ""Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again"" (live, 1988), ""Let the Night Roll On"" and ""Dogs Are Talking"" (both 1990). In the international market, to avoid legal problems with similarly named acts, their records have been released under the names, Angel City and later The Angels from Angel City. The Angels have been cited by Guns N' Roses, and Seattle grunge bands Pearl Jam"
"In Camera (band) In Camera were an English post-punk band, comprising David Steiner (vocals, keyboards), Andrew Gray (guitar), Pete Moore (bass), and Jeff Wilmott (drums), formed in London in 1978 and signed to the 4AD label. The band split in 1981 after releasing only one single and two EPs (the final one being released posthumously). The seeds of the band were sown when youthful drummer Jeff Wilmott introduced aspiring bass guitar player Pete Moore to singer David Steiner; through this nucleus the addition of guitarist Andrew Gray became possible. After an incendiary performance at 'Billy's' in Soho, London opening for"
"the top-selling groups of the 1980s. The winning song itself reached No.1 in nine countries and became a top ten hit in nations such as Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, selling four million copies worldwide. Germany, who had never won the contest up to this point, were becoming increasingly frustrated with their second placings in this and the previous year's contest and made a concerted effort for the following year. This was to pay off, as in 1982 they finally clinched their first victory which was achieved in an overwhelming manner. The UK's victory this year meant that the"
"song ""I'm Not Gonna Miss You"" taken from the soundtrack of the 2015 documentary """", they have been engaged in separate projects since the 1970s.<ref name=""Ayers (Campbell/Crew)""></ref> The Wrecking Crew backed dozens of popular acts and were one of the most successful groups of studio musicians in music history. According to Kent Hartman, ""... if a rock-and-roll song came out of an L.A. recording studio from between about 1962 and 1972, the odds are good that some combination of the Wrecking Crew played the instruments. No single group of musicians has ever played on more hits in support of more"
"Never Say Never (Romeo Void song) ""Never Say Never"" is a 1982 song by the new wave band Romeo Void. One of their best-known songs, ""Never Say Never"" was a favorite on early MTV, featuring a black-and-white music video that spoofs Jean-Luc Godard's ""Breathless"". The song is driven by a throbbing, funky bassline and punctuated by jagged guitar and saxophone, incorporating post-punk influences. The song was featured in the 1984 film ""Reckless"" starring Aidan Quinn as a football star and renegade. Quinn's character takes over the school dance's DJ booth to play the single, much to the dismay of all"
"The Mirror Never Lies (song) ""The Mirror Never Lies"" is a single from rock band Heaven Below. ""The Mirror Never Lies: Mega-Single"" composition, consisting of three versions of the song ""The Mirror Never Lies"" (the theme song for Children Without a Voice), was released on September 6, 2011. Elias Andra, the drummer for the band informed the quartet that there are organizations that embrace new bands and support causes in which the ensemble believes. In 2011, the ensemble teamed up with Papa Roach, Filter, Black Veil Brides, Three Days Grace in addition to other bands to create awareness for Children"
"Rats (1978), The Clash (1979), The Jam (1980), The Selecter (1980), UB40 (1981), Girlschool (1981), U2 (1982), Whitesnake (1983), The Alarm (1984), Nina Hagen (1984), The Cure (1985), The Damned (1986), The Pretenders (1987), The Stranglers (1988), Tanita Tikaram (1989), Georgia Satellites (1989), Soundgarden (1990), Bob Dylan (1990), Midnight Oil (1990), Billy Idol (1991), Nirvana (1992), Faith No More (1993), Chris Isaak (1993), Jethro Tull (1993), Aerosmith (1994), Simple Minds (1995), Bon Jovi (1995), Blur (1996), Pulp (1996), Neil Young (1996), David Bowie (1997), Sting (1997), Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (1997), Pet Shop Boys (1997), Beastie Boys (1998),"
"Toes,"" ""Monkey See, Monkey Do,"" ""Lotus Blossom,"" ""Tiger in the Rain,"" ""Rainy Night in Tokyo,"" and ""Tell Me All About It."" His biggest hit came in 1983 with ""When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)"" from the album ""Passionfruit"". Radio hits include ""Your Secret's Safe With Me"" from 1985's ""Skin Dive,"" and ""Island Life"" from 1987's ""The Camera Never Lies"". Michael Franks also recorded his cover version Christmas classic of ""Christmas Time Is Here"" with jazz pianist David Benoit released in 1996 from David Benoit's Christmas album, ""Remember December"". 1975 - Popsicle Toes 1977 - The Lady Wants to Know"
"in 1982 to pursue solo projects. Michael J. Mullins took over the mantle of lead vocalist, and their next release saw the band reach their highest UK chart position with ""Best Years of Our Lives"" in late 1982. Further hits followed in 1983: ""High Life"" (UK No. 8), ""Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm"" (UK No. 14), and the ballad ""Walking in the Rain"" (UK No. 7). Both ""Best Years of Our Lives"" and ""Walking in the Rain"" earned Silver discs. Despite being regularly featured in teen pin-up magazines, the band's commercial hot streak waned and further singles were less successful."
"the name The Assembly. The project's first single, ""Never Never"", was a hit, featuring Feargal Sharkey on vocals. D.A.F. split up, and in 1983, ex-member Robert Görl released the single ""Mit Dir"" on Mute. He recorded the album, ""Night Full of Tension"", the following year, including the single ""Darling Don’t Leave Me"", featuring Annie Lennox. In 1984, Depeche Mode had one of their biggest hits in the UK with the single ""People Are People"". Their album that year, ""Some Great Reward"", reached number one in Germany and became their first hit in the United States. Mute released an album of"
"1982] 8. The One That Really Matters / Hesitation Dance [1982 (US), November 1982 (Germany)] ""worldwide:"" Eye Of The Tiger / Silver Girl [1982 (Brazil only)] Eye Of The Tiger / American Heartbeat [1982 (Mexico only)] 9. Caught In The Game / Slander [1983] 10. I Never Stopped Loving You / Ready For The Real Thing [1984] 11. Slander / I Never Stopped Loving You [December 1983 (German only)] 12. It Doesn't Have To Be This Way / Ready For The Real Thing [ June 1984 (German only)] ""worldwide:"" Caught In The Game / Santa Ana Winds [August 1983 (German"
"2009, the band signed a deal with music publisher Peermusic. A song from Camera Can't Lie's self-titled EP, ""Losing You"", is featured and made available on the soundtrack for the 2009 independent mystery film, ""The Other Side of the Tracks"". -The Hershey's s'mores commercial cover of Owl City's ""Good Time"", 2014 Camera Can't Lie Camera Can't Lie is an American rock band based in Minneapolis. They were discovered and are currently managed by the Grammy Award-winning record producer, Stephen Short. The band is most widely recognized for their songs, ""Shine For Me"", used in the 2011 and 2012 Lowe's Home"
"Japan. Many of the tracks for this album had been recorded in 1981, but their touring schedule was preventing them from finishing it. With just one day before the deadline, the record company urged the group to work through the night to complete vocals for the remaining tracks. With a cheque for £25,000 to each of them, they did so and ""Portrait"" was released in March 1982. Featuring the top 20 hits ""Chemistry"" and ""Don't Love Me Too Hard"", the album itself was a success also by reaching No.7 in the album charts. This however signalled the end of their"
"group who had a number one hit in the UK with ""The Combine Harvester"" in 1976. This followed an earlier hit single with ""Drink Up Thy Zider"", an unofficial West Country anthem, especially among supporters of Bristol City Football Club. This gained notoriety when the BBC refused to play its B-side song, ""Twice Daily"", due to concern about the unseemly subject matter (a shotgun wedding). ""Combine Harvester"" itself was a reworded version of Melanie's ""Brand New Key"" and other songs borrowed the style and made fun of the themes of Country and Western and other US and British popular music."
"as ""mighty stuff... You are strongly urged to investigate this record... outstanding."" Tiny Mix Tapes called it a ""great one-time album"". Lies to Live By Lies to Live By is the sole studio album by American band The Del-Byzanteens, released in 1982 by record label Don't Fall Off the Mountain. ""Draft Riot"" features a ""hyper-disco"" beat and quirky guitar sounds that have been compared to the B-52's. ""War"" is a protest song in a funk punk style with ""lyrics from Caribbean calypso records."" ""Sally Go Round the Roses"" is in a ""tray soul of the old Jaynettes' shuffle."" ""Hot Press"""
"Appiah was Ghanaian, and that they sing lyrics by the Jewish-German poet August Stramm. However, they were not allowed to respond in der Spiegel, and as a result show cancellations and protests by Anti-Fascist Action continued to dog them up through 2002. Kirlian Camera (band) Kirlian Camera is an Italian group mainly playing , dark wave music. The project was founded in Parma in 1979 by Angelo Bergamini and was a pioneering act of the Italian synthpop scene. By 1980, Bergamini had recruited singer Simona Buja, keyboardist Fabrizio Chiari and bassist Mauro Montacchini to form Kirlian Camera. Their demo cassette"
"consciously written as a Top of the Pops-type pop song and received a corresponding degree of popularity.[13] All songs written by Roddy Frame. <br> <br> <br> <br> Domino reissue 30th Anniversary Edition Bonus Tracks (2014) High Land, Hard Rain High Land, Hard Rain is the debut album by jangle pop band Aztec Camera, released in 1983. Three tracks from the album originally appeared on the ""Oblivious"" EP which reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1983. The album itself reached number 22 on the UK Albums Chart. The majority of the album was recorded at the ICC"
"Manton. They married in 2000 and are still together. They have a daughter, Millie Rose (born July 2006, Tiverton, Devon). Bobby G Bobby G (also known as Bobby Gee) (born Robert Alan Gubby, 23 August 1953) is a member of pop group Bucks Fizz, best known for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and for achieving three UK number one hits with ""Making Your Mind Up"" (1981), ""The Land of Make Believe"" (1981) and ""My Camera Never Lies"" (1982). G was born in Epsom, Surrey, England. After leaving school at 14, he began working in a number of trades, the"
"1980 called ""You Named Us Tape"" which was really a rehearsal recording with an interview with Bill Gumpy tagged on the end. The band's first single, ""You Said We'd Never Make It"" was recorded in June 1980. Local second-hand record shop owner Barry Lights sold it in his shop, and when the initial run of 1,500 had sold out, reissued it on his ""Beat The System"" label, the single eventually reaching number 2 in the Sounds Punk Chart. Increasing exposure saw the band supporting more established punk bands such as the UK Subs around the UK, and they were signed"
"'Cos We Beat The Arsenal)"" in 1991. In 1982, they had their biggest success on the chart with ""Ain't No Pleasing You"", which reached number two on the UK chart and also charted in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. This song departed from their usual style and was a slower-paced break-up ballad, with strings added to the usual piano, drum and bass sound. The official video featured the orchestra backing the band. They were given a Christmas TV special on LWT that year, ""Chas and Dave's Christmas Knees-up"". After the Christmas special, they were offered their own television series, ""Chas"