Dire Straits Philip Bailey & Phil Collins DeBarge Chaka Khan Freddie Mercury Steve Arrington U2 Simple Minds Bronski Beat Paul Hardcastle
He achieved some success with his early singles, including the 1984 electro-funk/freestyle/instrumental track, "Rain Forest", which along with the track "Sound Chaser", reached number two on the dance chart. "Rain Forest" also hit number five on the soul chart and number fifty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hardcastle is best known for the 1985 single "19", which went to No. 1 in the UK (for five weeks),[8] as well as several other countries worldwide. It also reached number 15 in the U.S. Pop chart and number 1 in the U.S. Dance charts. Tears for Fears USA for Africa Phyllis Nelson
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