Bands and musicians

The song "Word Up" was the big song for Cameo, a one hit wonder of the 80's. I loved it, it was a good song to get a good beat going to dance to.#So what's the word, Word Up!# ...

The husband and wife duo called Captain and Tennille had nine hits on their charts including the number one smash from the summer of 1975 called "Love Will Keep Us Together" ...

The bravest animals in the land was captain beakey and his band...this is the song title it goes on to introduce the other animals Ratty rat and so forth...do you remember who sang this 70's song? ...

Captain Sensible was the bassist/guitarist for punk band The Damned who went on to score a top hit with a version of "Happy Talk" and have a fairly successful solo career (in France). ...

Carl Douglas was the ultimate one hit wonder; this guy has probably made more money out of this one song than most people have made in an entire musical career... and what a song he had! Surely you don't need ...

Coming out of the 60s with such hits as "Matthew and Son" and "I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun" this singer/songwriter turned introspective and started to produce some of the finest songs of the early/mid 70s. Every song I've heard ...

Cathy Dennis was born on 25 March 1970 in Norwich, England.Her first success was as vocalist with 'D Mob' with the hit single "C'mon and Get My Love" which reached number 15 in the UK charts in 1989.She went on ...

Celine Dion is best known for her song "My Heart Will Go On" which was used in the movie "Titanic". Other songs by Celine Dion include, "Because You Loved Me", and "A New Day Has Come". ...

A London Jazz-funk group was formed in 1978 with their first hit single "Wot We Got Its Hot" in 1979.With 2 other hit singles "Walking into Sunshine" & "Nature Boy" in 1981 , consistent main stream success eluded them and ...

These guys have a unique sound to their music. Some R and B along with some reggae beats. Classics include "She Don't Let Nobody", "Twist and Shout" and "Murder She Wrote". ...

Chaka Khan was born Yvette Marie Stevens on the 23rd March 1953 in Chicago, Illinois.She first burst onto the music scene with the band 'Rufus' (later known as Rufus featuring Chaka Khan) in 1973 with Singles "Whoever's Thrilling You" & ...

I can only ever remember one song by this lady - "I've Never Been To Me". Very much an easy listening tune.#I've been to Nice and the Isle of Greece, and I've sipped champagne on a yacht#...need I go on? ...

Charles and Eddie were a duo with a major hit from 1992 "Would I Lie to You". Eddie was the one with long hair, Charles with short. They made fantistic music at the time. ...

Charles Aznavour was born in Paris on May 22, 1924. Charles parents, Armenian immigrants, were temporarily based in France awaiting an American visa when their son was born.Charles was famous for both singing and acting, he wrote more than 800 ...

They double-handedly started the 'rockney' music movement (a mixture of pub singalong, music-hall humour, boogie-woogie piano and pre-Beatles rock 'n' roll, as well as the title of their 1978 album release), and helped put braces back in fashion, so we ...

Cher has been knocking out hits since the 60's - firstly with her then husband Sonny Bono famously with "I Got You Babe" - and then as a solo artist. As a couple they had their own TV show, ...

Chesney Hawkes had one huge number one hit "One and Only" which stayed at the top of the charts for ages (I think it was about 7 weeks). I remember he also released another single "I'm a man and not ...

Fronted by Peter Cetera, Chicago mainly had hits with soft rock ballads. They were the band not to listen too if you were feeling lonely! Hits included "If You Leave Me Now", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry", and "Hard ...

Canadian Rock band 'Chilliwack' were at their peak during the 1970's & 1980's. Band members have changed over the years but one of the original members is Bill Henderson. Their first self-titled Album was released in 1970. ...

The main thing I remember about these guys was their "Flaunt The Imperfection" album. It was one of my most played ever!Songs that may remind you of who they are include "King In A Catholic Style" and "Black Man Ray". ...

Singer / Songwriter Chris de Burgh, born Christopher John Davison on 15th October 1948 in Argentina. His music has been popular all over the world & his most famous song from 1986 is "The Lady in Red", which reached no.1 ...

Born in Middlesborough in March, 1951, the singer-songwriter started his music career in 1973. Some of his most memorable tracks are:Fool (If You Think It's Over) On The Beach Tell Me There's A Heaven Come So Far, Yet Still So Far To ...

This English rock band's most memorable hit ,which reached number 1 in the UK Single Charts in 1970 was "Yellow River". It was a worldwide hit and was number 1 in 26 countries & sold over 3 million copies ...

American pop singer, songwriter, dancer and actress was born in December 1980 in New York. She first appeared on our screens in Disney's Mickey Mouse Club alongside Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake. Christina recorded her first song "Reflection" for ...

Chuck Berry was one of the truly great rock'n'rollers. He had a major influence on many bands including the Beatles and dozens of rock groups of the 70s and 80s. Who can forget "Roll Over Beethoven" or "No Particular Place ...

Much of the music produced by Clannad had quite a haunting feel to it. One of their most famous hits was "The Hooded Man", theme to Robin of Sherwood. ...

Cleopatra was a 3-piece 90's pop band, all young sisters from Manchester. Their debut single "Cleopatra's Theme" hit number 3 in the UK charts in 1998. Other hits were "Life Ain't Easy" and "I Want You Back", all taken from ...

Sir Cliff Richard, OBE was born on the 14th October 1940, his real name is Harry Rodger Webb. A world famous English singer, musician, performer, actor, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has sold over 260 million records worldwide.His first single ...

Cocteau Twins formed in 1981 and after a successful gig on John Peel's show on Radio One they released their debut offering "Garlands".In 1986 they made it in to the top ten with "Victorialand" and following on from this released ...

Colonel Abrams was an American singer who had a few hits in the 80's. His first single was "Trapped" which got to No. 3. I had the single and loved annoying my far cooler brothers by playing it. The second ...

"Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh I wanna sex you up!" Dear Lord... have you seen what these guys look like?Color Me Badd produced the one song that defines every greasy, sleazy, high-waisted-trouser dancer (you know the type). Imagine heavy hip ...

Comus were a semi acoustic band around 1970They produced an album called 1st Utterance, loosely based on the works of William Blake.They were a very talented band that deserved a lot more success than they achieved. ...

American rapper, musician and actor born on 1st August 1963, his real name is Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. Coolio's debut single "Fantastic Voyage" was released in 1994, then Gangsta's Paradise in 1995 which is part of the soundtrack to ...

Cornershop had one major UK hit with "Brimful of Asha". I thought that "Brimful of Asha" was and still is a class tune! I was a taxi driver when this was at the top of the charts, and my call-sign ...

A Country Rock band Fronted by John Fogerty that had hit after hit in the late 60s/very early 70s.  Sadly split up,(acrimoniously), in the early 70s. ...

Originally called The Mullanes, Crowded House was formed in New Zealand by Neil Finn shortly after the demise of Split Enz, in 1985. The band also included bass player Nick Seymour (whose brother, Mark fronted Australian band Hunters and Collectors) ...

I remember Culture Beat! They were great! The most popular song they released was called "Mr Vain" and I think it was in the charts for quite a long time. They also had songs called "Anything" and "Got To Get ...

Do you really want to hurt me? Famous song they did back in the early 80's. Boy George the frontman dressed in famous dreadlocks, dresses and not to forget his awesome talents of applying makeup. Awesome band! Won a grammy ...

British 80's mellow pop band led by singer Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot of backward-beret-wearing fame. Hits included 'Straight back down'. ...

American soul, funk, rhythm and blues singer was born in June 1942.Curtis' career began in 1956 when he joined 'The Roosters', two years later 'The Roosters' became 'The Impressions'. The band had one big hit with "For Your Precious Love". ...

Cyndi Lauper's music career started out with a bang in the 80s and gradually declined over the years. Her first album topped sales of 5 million copies. Perhaps her most famous song was "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" but she ...