Paul Young, known for his iconic music career, rose to fame as the lead singer of Streetband and later formed the 9-piece R&B band, The Q-Tips. His talent led to a solo deal with CBS Records in 1982, where he achieved his first UK No.1 single with ‘Wherever I Lay My Hat’ in 1983. This success was quickly followed by hits like ‘Love of the Common People’ and ‘Come Back & Stay,’ which soared to no.4 in the UK, no.1 in Germany, and even made it to the US Billboard Top 30. Paul’s debut album, ‘No Parlez,’ made history by dominating the UK album charts for an astounding 115 weeks.
His second album, ‘The Secret of Association,’ also secured a UK No.1 spot and landed in the Top 20 of the US Billboard chart, solidifying Paul’s status as a global artist. A pivotal moment in his career arrived when his rendition of Daryl Hall’s ‘Every Time You Go Away’ topped the Billboard singles chart, becoming his biggest worldwide hit. Other chart-toppers like ‘I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down’ and ‘Everything Must Change,’ the latter co-written by Paul, further showcased his musical prowess.