Love of the Common People

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"Love of the Common People" is a song written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, eventually released in 1970 on John Hurley's album John Hurley Sings about People, but first sung in January 1967 by the Four Preps. The Everly Brothers ,Wayne Newton and Waylon Jennings each recorded a version of the song. This, Paul Young's version, became the most successful release, going to #2 in the UK and #45 in the US in 1982. View wiki
"Love of the Common People" is a song written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, eventually released in 1970 on John Hurley's album Jo… read more
"Love of the Common People" is a song written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins, eventually released in 1970 on John Hurley's album John Hurley Sings about People, but fir… read more

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Paul Young born Paul Antony Young on 17 January 1956 in Luton, Bedfordshire) is an English musician. Young was the lead singer in blue eyed soul group Q-Tips before going solo in 1982. Young's biggest worldwide hit followed in 1985 with a version of Daryl Hall's "Everytime You Go Away". The song reached #1 on the U.S. pop charts. Growing up with an older brother Mark and a younger sister Joanne, Young first went to work at the Vauxhall Motors factory and in his spare time played in several bands as bass guitarist. The first group for which he became lead sin… read more
Paul Young born Paul Antony Young on 17 January 1956 in Luton, Bedfordshire) is an English musician. Young was the lead singer in blue eyed soul group Q-Tips before going solo in 1982.… read more
Paul Young born Paul Antony Young on 17 January 1956 in Luton, Bedfordshire) is an English musician. Young was the lead singer in blue eyed soul group Q-Tips before going solo in 1982. Young's biggest worldwide hit followed i… read more

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