Richard Coles

21st may 1985, just 35 years ago ! Very first ever concert of the duo Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles which is still called "Body Politic" at that time. It was in Paris at the Bodyrok (30, rue Gramont - 75002). They interpreted ten songs with only Jimmy's voice accompanied by Richard's piano. The audience discovers titles like You Are My World and La Dolarosa for the first time but also covers like Summertime and Sentimental Journey… It was during this same period that Mark Ashton takes Jimmy and Richard to see where the... [Lire la suite]

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: It was thirty years ago! THIS  IS  A  SONG  BY THE COMMUNARDS... FOR A FRIEND...;........  the eighth sensitive and delicate single of Jimmy Somerville & Richard Colesdedicated to their friend Mark Ashton who died from AIDS a year before, almost day to day.    

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: It was thirty years ago! NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE the seventh single of THE COMMUNARDS The single became n°4 in the UK charts! This song was written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by The Jackson 5 and has been covered most notably in 1974 by Gloria Gaynor.     UK releases7": LON 158a] Never Can Say Goodbye (7" remix by Shep Pettibone)b] '77, The Great Escape 12": LONX 158a] Never Can Say Goodbye (extended mix by Shep... [Lire la suite]

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: Thirty years ago, The Communards released its second album, ‘Red’ featuring the singles “Tomorrow”, “Never Can Say Goodbye”,“For A Friend”  and “There's More To Love”. reached n°4 and certified platinum in UK   TomorrowThere's More To Love Than Boy Meets GirlMatter Of OpinionVictimsFor A FriendNever Can Say GoodbyeLovers And FriendsHold On TightIf I Could Tell YouC Minor  

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: It was thirty years ago! TOMORROW the sixth single of THE COMMUNARDS    7": LON 1437" red: LONB 143 with postcards & stickers in PVC baga] Tomorrowb] I Just Want To Let You Know 7" remix: LONR 14310" remix: LONT 143a] Tomorrow (remix)b] I Just Want To Let You Know 12": LONX 143a] Tomorrow (extended version)b1] I Just Want To Let You Knowb2] Romanze For Violin, Piano And Hedgehogb3] Scat    

"As I watch the sun go down, watching the world fade awayAll the memories of you come rushing back to me..."For A Friend by The Communards Mark AshtonGay rights activist and member of the Communist Party of Great BritainEngaged in:London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard,Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament,Lesbian & Gay Youth Video Project (Framed Youth),Lesbian & Gay Supports the Minersand Red Wedge...       Enregistrer

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: It was thirty years ago!YOU ARE MY WORLD '87the fifth single of THE COMMUNARDS 7": LON 123A You Are My World '87 4'15B Judgement Day 4'44 7": LONFC 123A You Are My World '87 4'15B Judgement Day 4'44with Free Live Cassette1 Reprise (live) 5'432 When The Walls Come Tumbling Down (live) 6'343 Czardas (live) 3'46 12": LONX 123 or LONXP 123 (with free poster)A You Are My World '87 (extended version) 7'57B1 Judgement Day 5'10B2 Czardas (live) 3'43 12":... [Lire la suite]

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: Thirty years ago,the fourth Communards' single, So Cold The Night,was released.   Enregistrer

Official Jimmy Somerville FanPage & jimmysomerville.canalblog.com present: Thirty years ago, The Communards embarking upon a successful UK tour with more than 20 dates (sold out!)with Jimmy Somerville, Richard Coles, Sarah Jane Morris, Sally Herbert, June Miles-Kingston, Dave Renwick, Jo Pretzel, Joss Pook, Audrey Riley and Anne Stephenson. November12th: Belfast Opera House13th: Belfast Opera House15th: Dublin Stadium18th: Aberdeen Music Hall19th: Edinburgh Playhouse20th: Glasgow Barrowlands22th: Manchester Apollo23th:... [Lire la suite]

It was thirty years ago!The Communards, for the second time (but not the last!), were at L'Olympia in Paris,3, 4 and 5 november 1986.   nregistrer