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Belouis Some is a British New Wave musician. He had hits in the 1980s with "Some People", "Round Round" (produced by Bernard Edwards, which appeared on the soundtrack album to the film Pretty in Pink), plus "Imagination" which also achieved success on the European and UK Singles Chart, and can be heard in the films Ghost Chase and The Business. "Some People" and "Imagination" also charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1985. He had a large following in South Africa where he had three Top 20 hits.
Keighley attended Royal Russell School in Surrey, England and, as Belouis Some, released his first album, Some People, in 1985. After initial production in London, the album was produced by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero in New York. Guitarist Carlos Alomar arranged and played on the sessions along with Bernard Edwards, Tony Thompson, Dave Lebolt, Jimmy Maelen, Robin Clark and Earl Slick. The video for the first single release, "Imagination" was directed by Storm Thorgerson, causing controversy as it contained full frontal nudity. The video for the second release "Some People", also directed by Thorgerson, was used as a Swatch television advertisement in the U.S.
Belouis Some's contribution to the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, "Round Round", propelled him towards audiences outside of the clubs. After worldwide chart success and extensive touring, including support slot on Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 1985 USA tour, the single "Imagination" was re-issued in 1986 and became a hit in the UK. Both "Some People" and "Imagination" were remixed several times.
In August 1986, he appeared at Knebworth on a bill supporting Queen, with Big Country and Status Quo.
In late 1986, Belouis Some recorded his second album, Belouis Some in New York, produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher. With songs arranged by Carlos Alomar, musicians included Carmine Rojas, Geoff Dugmore, Chester Kamen, Robin Clark, Jimmy Maelen and The Borneo Horns. Pete Townshend and Julian Lennon guest appeared on the record.
"Let It Be with You" and "Animal Magic" were both U.S. Hot Dance Club Play hits.
In 1989 Belouis Some formed The Big Broadcast. The band toured the UK playing small venues and clubs.
In 1993, Belouis Some released the album Living Your Life on BMG Records. The album was recorded in London during 1991/92 and produced by Dugmore and Nigel Butler. Musicians included Karl Hyde, Steve Barnacle, Peter Oxendale, J.J. Belle, Phil Bishop, Robin Goodfellow, Jeremy Allom and Toby Andersen, with backing vocals by Candy McKenzie and Patti Layne.
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