Name: Essential Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Brand: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

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5395718

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2022-01-14

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Universal

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Frankie Goes To Hollywood is an English group that was formed in Liverpool, UK in 1980. The band consisted of William Holly Johnson on vocals, Paul Rutherford on vocals and keyboards, Brian Nash on guitar, Peter Gill on drums, and Mark O'Toole on bass. They gained recognition after their performance of "Relax" on the Channel 4 TV show "The Tube", which led to a record deal with ZTT record label.

With the help of Trevor Horn's production skills and Paul Morley's innovative marketing ideas, Frankie Goes To Hollywood became more than just a pop group - they became a phenomenon. Their debut single "Relax" reached number one in the UK charts and achieved success across Europe and the USA. The band's subsequent releases also topped the charts, making them the first act to achieve this feat.

Although they were immensely popular in the UK and Europe, Frankie Goes To Hollywood struggled to replicate their success in the US. After extensive touring in 1985, they released their second album "Liverpool" produced by Stephen Lipson. However, it didn't match the sales of their debut album "Welcome To The Pleasuredome".

In 1987, lead vocalist Holly Johnson left the band for a solo contract with MCA. This resulted in a legal battle between him and ZTT record label. Eventually, Rutherford also quit and Frankie Goes To Hollywood disbanded without releasing any

UMC, short for Universal Music Catalogue, is a prominent label under the UK branch of Universal Music. Established around 2016, UMC has been dedicated to preserving and promoting an extensive collection of music from various genres and eras. With its rich catalogue, UMC offers music enthusiasts a diverse range of timeless classics and hidden gems.

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Formed in Liverpool in the early 80s, Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s unique brand of new-wave synth-pop gained them huge popularity and commercial success. Controversial debut single ‘Relax’ remains one of the biggest-selling UK singles of all time and following singles ‘Two Tribes’ and ‘The Power Of Love’ also went on to become chart toppers. This excellent 3CD collection celebrates the era-defining group by bringing together the highlights from their acclaimed back catalogue. It features all the original biggest hit-singles as well as key album tracks, b-sides and alternate versions. 

Essential Frankie Goes To Hollywood

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