Synthpop duo, active from 1985 to 1988, comprising ex-Bronski Beat singer Jimmy Somerville and keyboard player Richard Coles. They enjoyed a string of UK club and chart successes during the mid-to-late 1980's, including the number one hit "Don't Leave Me This Way".
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May 13, 1988
Casino de Montreux
Montreux, Vaud, SwitzerlandApril 30, 1988
Kennington Park
London, England, United KingdomFinal performance for the duo. Sommerville went on to a solo career and Coles eventually became a vicar
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Camden Palace
London, England, United KingdomMarch 13, 1988
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Alicante, Valencia, Spain1. Never Can Say Goodbye(The Jackson 5 cover)
2. Don't Leave Me This Way(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
3. So Cold the Night
4. There's More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl
December 23, 1987
Town and Country Club
London, England, United KingdomPresumed date; setlist incomplete and not in order
1. For a Friend
2. Disenchanted
3. You Are My World
4. Breadline Britain
5. There's More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl
6. Tomorrow
7. Never Can Say Goodbye(The Jackson 5 cover)
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ABBA song9.
The Temptations songDecember 21, 1987
Brighton Centre
Brighton, England, United KingdomDecember 20, 1987
Hammersmith Odeon
London, England, United KingdomReleased as "In Concert BBC '88"
1. Disenchanted
2. Matter of Opinion
3. Victims
4. C Minor
5. Don't Slip Away
6. Hold On Tight
7. Don't Leave Me This Way(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
8. So Cold the Night
9. You Are My World
10. For a Friend
11. There's More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl
12. Never Can Say Goodbye(The Jackson 5 cover)
December 19, 1987
Hammersmith Odeon
London, England, United KingdomDecember 17, 1987
Congresgebouw
The Hague, South Holland, NetherlandsDecember 16, 1987
Louvexpo
La Louvière, Hainaut, BelgiumLocation listed on official programme: Hall Des Expositions
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Salle Chanzy
Tourcoing, Hauts-de-France, FranceDecember 13, 1987
L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
Paris, Île-de-France, France1. Victims
2. Don't Leave Me This Way(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes cover)
3. Heavens Above
4. You Are My World
5. So Cold the Night
6. For a Friend
7. Never Can Say Goodbye(The Jackson 5 cover)
8. Hold On Tight
December 12, 1987
L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
Paris, Île-de-France, FranceDecember 11, 1987
L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
Paris, Île-de-France, FranceDecember 9, 1987
L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
Paris, Île-de-France, FranceDecember 8, 1987
L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
Paris, Île-de-France, FranceDecember 7, 1987
L'Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
Paris, Île-de-France, FranceDecember 5, 1987
Salle des Fêtes du Grand Parc
Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceDecember 4, 1987
Grand Hall du Casino
Pau, Aquitaine, FranceDecember 3, 1987
Palais des Sports
Toulouse, Occitanie, FranceThe Communards has released 8+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Heaven, For A Friend, There's More To Love. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of The Communards's most popular tracks include Don't Leave Me This Way (With Sarah Jane Morris), Don't Leave Me This Way, Never Can Say Goodbye, You Are My World, Disenchanted. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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