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The eighties were hardly short of bands with glamour, charm and a string of hook-crammed songs – but Duran Duran, the most emblematic group of the era, proved themselves to…
When Pop Went Political: Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Concert
Staged to show solidarity with the world’s most famous political prisoner, while concurrently expressing opposition to an overtly racist system, the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute Concert – held three…
The Lowdown – Kate Bush
Ever since her memorable Top Of The Pops debut channelling a literary heroine in 1978, Kate Bush’s career has been defined by her unassailable singularity. Classic Pop lends an ear to a prodigious back…
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Daphne & Celeste interview
They may have had short-lived chart success, but American duo Daphne & Celeste certainly left a mark on the world of pop. Exactly what kind of mark. With hits like Ooh…
Keep The Faith: Chvrches interview
Scottish indie chart-botherers Chvrches relocated to the U.S. to make album number three, Love Is Dead, and came up trumps with one of the year’s most righteous records. The trio talk to Classic…
Lost & Found: Midge Ure – The Gift
A brilliant chorus and a newly- acquired global reputation as a humanitarian meant that Midge Ure couldn’t possibly fail with his signature single, If I Was, in the summer of…
Now & Then: Now That’s What I Call Music
Now That’s What I Call Music! was many people’s introduction to chart music when they were young. Classic Pop traces the story of the big daddy of all compilation series… Written by Paul…
The Godfathers of Pop: Justin Currie inteview
Justin Currie formed Del Amitri while still at school in Glasgow. The band signed to Chrysalis and released their eponymous debut album in 1985 but it was not until a…
Classic Album: Fever – Kylie Minogue
Having made her triumphant return to pop with 2000’s shimmering disco opus light years, Kylie capped her comeback the following year with a streamlined new sound and a cool new…
One Hit Wonders: Black Slate – Amigo
Black Slate established a huge reputation as a backing band for the most highly-rated reggae singers of the 70s, so there was ample goodwill when they went into the studio…