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Frankie Goes To Hollywood (FGTH) was one of the most controversial and commercially-successful uk pop acts of the early 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.
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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Relax
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The Power of Love
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Two Tribes
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Welcome to the Pleasuredome
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Bang
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Born to Run
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War
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Rage Hard
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The World Is My Oyster
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Warriors of the Wasteland
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Ferry Cross the Mersey
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Watching the Wildlife
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For Heaven's Sake
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Black Night White Light
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Krisco Kisses
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Shoutbox
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okomann wrote:
Take a look at the photographs! Usually top ten isn't my style. It isn't today and it wasn't back in the 80's. But Franky Goes to Hollywood impressed me yesterday and they wow me today.
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DCeclectic wrote:
Took me a long time to realize what Relax was really about. hahah
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Nefertiti2 wrote:
very nice!!!
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niko27de wrote:
super
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sixxdogg wrote:
still rage hard!
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ruddii wrote:
Great!
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Kirpus69 wrote:
Perfect gem from the 80'ties 8 )
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miamivice62 wrote:
grande holly, neanche l'aids ti ha fermato!
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Thrustor wrote:
the power of love, it's a cheesy song but it's great cheese :D love that track
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DOmuse wrote:
geil - aber immer nOch zu teuer...
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ELTONJOHN1949 wrote:
wicked!!!
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Britta69 wrote:
wieder scheiße!nicht vollständig!!! gut das ich brennen kann!!! vollpfosten ihr
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iniesel wrote:
GReat value
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whmn wrote:
wow classic still sexy
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WeirdSteve wrote:
Fantastic, awesome - the remixes and alternative versions are fabulous! :-D <3
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SourZe wrote:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/hollywoodsfinest
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Thomas_BONG14 wrote:
OMG terrible..
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Nietzsches_Cure wrote:
the power of love... you must see this version :D hahahaha http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchAndListen/play/b9113a14e
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starlight77 wrote:
i learned about them after i saw Zoolander movie. Relax was used in soundtrack
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schifosamente splendidi
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