There is not a country in the world that doesn't know the names of Boy George and Culture Club.
On the year of23rd September 1982when Culture Clubburst onto the world music scene with the single, that is -"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?". No one will ever forget them.
Everybody remembers that period and when seeing the Lead singer ofCulture Clubperform on theBBC's - TOP OF THE POPS music program/show(ENGLAND) - on 23rd September 1982. All we're asking themselves this one question.
Is this person a Man or a Woman? - which led to Boy Georgebecoming the most talked about person inBritain - if not the Worldat the time.
Since that music single was released they went on to bigger and better things.
TheJohnny Carson Interview with Boy George in 1984 is below.
However, personally one of the singles that impressed me at the height of their fame was this single - "It's a Miracle"- 1983 from the album Colours by Numbers.
Culture Club's music could be best described as a fusion between - British new wave, American soul, Jamaican reggae, and also other styles such as calypso, salsa, or country music.
Over time, many, including myself have stated that this was their favoriteCulture Clubtrack of all time.
It was the5th single releasefrom the group as a whole. The song was compiled by the group as a whole, but the lyrics were done by the man himself Boy George.
The vocals were provided byBoy George; and Helen Terrywho acted as abackup singeron the song (Who I have to say is a great singer in her own right)
"It's a Miracle"is a Pop/Soul/funk drenched single that has lasted the test of time, to be honest.
Right within the middle of the song is a great vocal solo done by session musician/vocalist that is - Helen Terry. Her vocals are even better thanBoy George's.
The Song is bright and happy, and yet so soulful at the same time. Blue-eyed Soulat its best with a touch of pop added to the mix. Have a listen to it below.
Culture Club - Its a Miracle
It was within this period - 1981 to 1984 many within the music business have classed this period of music as the2nd British music invasion of the USA. And wereCulture Clubwas right in the middle of it.
The band's debut album, Kissing to Be Clever(reached Number 5 in the UK, and Number No 14 in the USA) was released in October 1982.
The follow-up single, "Time (Clock of the Heart)", became another Top 10 hit in the US (Number 2) and UK (Number 3).
"I'll Tumble 4 Ya" also became a Top Ten hit within the US (Number 9) and Canada.
Kissing to Be Cleversold over 1 million copies in the US, being certified platinum, and sold another two million worldwideat the time of its release.
Culture Clubduring their time has sold in excess of100 million singles and over 50 million albumsand was one of the biggest pop bands of the 1980s.
They achieved:
Seven straight Top 10 hits in the UK,
Nine Top 10 singles in the USA,
Nine Top 20 singles in Australia.
They are also Grammy Award Winners.
CULTURE CLUB WINS A GRAMMY FOR BEST NEW ARTIST FOR THE YEAR 1984
Now fresh out of the bag, we are now being told that the original line-up has confirmed they are to play live dates across theUK in 2014 for the first time in over 15 years.
Before these live dates, Culture Clubwill be going into the studio to record new material, with producer Youth (Paul McCartney, The Verve, Embrace)for an album to be released as early as 2015.
Joining Culture Club on this tour will be a very special guestAlison Moyet, who was one half of the English group calledYazoo, and an established solo artist as well.
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The Dates are:
Monday 1st December Glasgow The SSE Hydro
Tuesday 2nd December Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Thursday 4th December Leeds First Direct Arena
Friday 5th December Manchester Phones 4U Arena
Saturday 6th December Nottingham Capital FM Arena
Monday 8th December Liverpool Echo Arena
Tuesday 9th December London The O2
Thursday 11th December Brighton Brighton Centre
Friday 12th December Birmingham National Indoor Arena
Sunday 14th December Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Monday 15th December Bournemouth Bournemouth International Centre
Please note since this article there has been fresh news about Culture Club.
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