Patrice Rushen Queen Yazoo Barry Manilow Simple Minds Kim Wilde Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Phd Haircut One Hundred Shalamar Shakin’ Stevens Bananarama & Fun Boy Three Bardo Triplett, a children's TV presenter (Crackerjack), was previously a member of the UK's 1980 Eurovision act Prima Donna. Triplett is one of only five acts to have represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest twice;
On the day of the Eurovision Song Contest 1982, Bardo were rated favourites to win by Ladbrokes bookmakers and were also rated highly by Terry Wogan. On the night, Bardo's performance was criticised for nerves and for placing more emphasis on the dance routines than the singing. "One Step Further" (written by Simon Jefferis) came seventh in the competition, below expectations. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder