Born
in 1956, Paul Young is, along with composer David Arnold,
the most famous name in music to come out of Luton,
Bedfordshire.
The 1980s
were the most successful decade for Young, with his
genuinely great album of 1983, 'No Parlez', and having
number ones both sides of the Atlantic - 'Wherever I Lay
My Hat (1983 UK number one)' and 'Everytime You Go Away (1985
UK and US number one)'. He sang the opening line on the
legendary Band Aid 1984 Christmas number one, 'Do They
Know It's Christmas?', and was the link act between
Britain and America at Live Aid in 1985. He also sang at
the 1989 Nelson Mandela Tribute Concert, and sang 'Radio
Ga Ga' at the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, with
Queen.
Young was
often thought of, in the '80s, as both the best live act
in the business, along with Bruce Springsteen, and
Britain's best male soul singer. Throat problems have
hindered Paul's career, but he's come a long way from the
unfulfilled promise of The Q-Tips, and the 1978 novelty
record, 'Toast' - from his Streetband days.
- Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com.
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