The Communards

Imagine two friends who loved making music together. That was The Communards! It was a band with just two main people: Jimmy Somerville, who had an amazing voice, and Richard Coles, who played the music. They started making music in a big city called London way back in 1985. They were famous for singing songs that made everyone want to get up and dance!

The Communards sang some really famous songs that you might even know. One was called 'Don't Leave Me This Way.' It was originally sung by another group, but The Communards made it their own with a bouncy beat. They also sang a song called 'Never Can Say Goodbye,' which was first sung by the Jackson 5! Their music was full of energy and made people feel happy.

Have you ever wondered where their name, 'The Communards,' came from? It's a bit like a secret code! It refers to brave people from a long time ago in France, in a city called Paris. These people were called 'communards' because they wanted to make their city a better place for everyone. So, the band chose this name to show they cared about making things fair and good.

The Communards made music that was super popular in the 1980s. Their songs were played on the radio and on music TV shows. People loved their catchy tunes and Jimmy's powerful singing. Even though the band didn't stay together forever, their music is still remembered and enjoyed by many people who love to dance and sing along to their fun songs.