Name: Aces and Kings: The Best Of
Brand: Go West

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CRC1080

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-05-04

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Go West

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Chrysalis

Go West are an English pop duo, formed in 1982 by lead vocalist Peter Cox and rhythm guitarist and backup vocalist Richard Drummie who had first met back in 1974. The *duo* enjoyed their peak of popularity between the mid 1980s and the early 1990s.
With their catchy melodies and infectious pop sound, Go West captivated audiences during their heyday. Their music resonated with fans across the globe, earning them a place among the most beloved acts of the era.
Influenced by artists such as Johnny Hates Jazz, Living In A Box, Climie Fisher, Nik Kershaw, T'Pau, Level 42, Kajagoogoo, Paul Young, Spandau Ballet, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Cutting Crew, Mr. Mister,
Howard Jones,
The Power Station,
The Blow Monkeys,
Wang Chung,
Culture Club,
Thompson Twins,
ABC,
and Wet Wet Wet; Go West's unique blend of pop sensibility and heartfelt lyrics set them apart from their contemporaries.

The roots of Chrysalis stretch back to a tiny flat in West London in 1967, when former university social secretaries, Chris Wright and Terry Ellis, linked their flair for managing and booking bands to form the Ellis Wright Agency. After trying to release their bands' records via other companies, they decided to start their own label.

In 1968, they signed a licensing deal with Island Records with the proviso that if their acts achieved an agreed number of hits, they would be awarded a label of their own. Within a year, this tally was reached and Chrysalis Records was born.

Over the years, Chrysalis went through various ownership changes. In 1985, Chris Wright bought out Terry Ellis and later sold the label to EMI in 1991. EMI was then acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012 before selling the Parlophone Label Group (including Chrysalis) to Warner Music Group in 2013.

Aces and Kings: The Best Of

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