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The Communards

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The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. They consisted of Jimmy Somerville and Richard Coles. They are most famous for their cover versions of "Don't Leave Me This Way", originally by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, and of the Jackson 5's "Never Can Say Goodbye".

The name Communards refers to the revolutionaries of the 1871 Paris Commun…

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Type: Group
Area: United Kingdom
Founded: 1985
Dissolved: 1988
Genres: Dance-pop Pop Synth-pop Hi-nrg
Labels: Rhino MCA Records London Records 90 London Records Barclay

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Last updated: May 28th, 2021