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Frankie Goes To Hollywood (FGTH) was one of the most controversial and commercially-successful uk pop acts of the mid 1980s. The liverpool group was fronted by vocalist Holly Johnson, supported by Paul Rutherford (backing vocals), Peter Gill (drums), Mark O’Toole (bass) and Brian Nash (aka Nasher, guitar).

The group’s debut single “

Relax” was famously banned by the BBC and subsequently topped the UK singles chart for five weeks, enjoying prolonged chart success throughout 1984. Following the phenomenal follow-up success of “

Two Tribes” and the seasonal “

The Power Of Love”, FGTH became only the second act in the history of the UK charts to reach number one with their first three singles.

Things began to unravel in 1985 when their fourth single; ‘Welcome To The Pleasuredome’ stalled at number two and their second and final album; ‘Liverpool’ took over a year to complete, reportedly at huge expense.

Lead-off single; ‘Rage Hard’ peaked at number four and it was clear that the public had moved on. ‘Liverpool’ sold poorly and conflict between lead singer Holly Johnson and the rest of the band led to an acrimonious split.

Johnson embarked on an initially successful solo career, but quickly spiralled into obscurity and the rest of the band broke up after several attempts to recruit a new lead singer.

Their three number one singles have been extensively remixed and repackaged over the years, and despite their limited back catalogue, the band are generally seen as being one of the defining moments of the eighties.

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Nodisguise wrote:
yesterday evening

Well spotted Sherlock.

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JeremyAce4 wrote:
last month

"and?" And nothing. Just stating my observation.

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Cabezamachine wrote:
last month

where is mugatu there!?!?!?!

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rodrigo_94 wrote:
last month

and?

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JeremyAce4 wrote:
last month

Not sure if you guys noticed this, but these guys might have some gay tendencies.

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BelcantoInTheSp wrote:
October 2009

Very original and creative band and it`s pitty some other bands are now more poular...just few scrobbles for FGTH...RAGE HARD!!!!FRANKY is original and creative much more original than, for instance, Depeche Mode.Depeche Mode is S H . T, that is trash Uuups.I appologize for comparing FGTH with such a mainstream lullaby music as Depeche Mode is....Long live Holly Johnson He should by us all a drink :)!!!!!!

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valoftheangels wrote:
September 2009

TO JOG YOUR MEMORY, TOM HAD STAND UP HAIR ALL OVER AT THAT PARTY. PRICLESS. ABSOULUTELY PRICELESS. YEARS AGO, BUT I HOPE YOU REMEMBER. I APOLOGIZE FOR MY NOT REMEMBERING YOUR NAME. NOTE: JARYD GAVE ME ONE OF HIS SPECIAL DRINKS. OOPS. I MANAGED, BUT NOW KNOW NEVER TO TRUST HIM EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!J.Z. THAT IS

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valoftheangels wrote:
September 2009

a shout out to the band, and HOLLY, from the girl at the haloween party that couldn't remember your name and kept calling you frankie goes to hollywood. P.S. if you have email or address for the host of that party, Tom H. let me know or have him give me a shout on facebook, linked in, or here. PLEASE, SIR, IF YOU COULD BE SO KIND........

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jeffayle wrote:
August 2009

RustyChile, the BBC is known for banning *a lot* of songs.

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RustyChile wrote:
August 2009

Banned by the BBC!!! Ha-Ha, sounds like usa censorship BS, too--

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Live2Die4 wrote:
July 2009

relax! don't do it!

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Monty007 wrote:
June 2009

Still sounding as good as ever !

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erik_degenerik wrote:
June 2009

Relax, don't do it!

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harajukudude wrote:
June 2009

so few scrobbles , whats going on eh

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downtownguy wrote:
May 2009

ooooooooooooooooops just did it :) Buahahahahahahahahah

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sivvoos wrote:
May 2009

Relax, don't do it!

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Sensormusic wrote:
April 2009

Another The Power Of Love cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG2Vx_9_iGw

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StarlightBega wrote:
April 2009

I love this cover of Power of Love http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRlIePWyCI0

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ELIAS72 wrote:
April 2009

bonita cancion de un tiempo maravilloso

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hitman299 wrote:
April 2009

Join me at http://www.last.fm/group/wish+it+were+saturday

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