Jimmy Somerville

About

James William Somerville is a Scottish pop singer and songwriter from Glasgow, Scotland. He sang in the 1980s with the synth-pop groups Bronski Beat and the Communards, and has also had a solo career. He is known in particular for his powerful and soulful countertenor/falsetto singing voice. Many of his songs, such as “Smalltown Boy”, contain political commentary on gay-related issues.

Albums/Songs:

• Jimmy Somerville
• Dance & Desire: Rarities & Videos
• Dare to Love
• Manage the Damage
• Homage
• Read My Lips
• Club Homage
• The Essentials
• The Singles Collection 1984 / 1990
• Live and Acoustic at Stella Polaris
• For a Friend: The Best of Jimmy Somerville
• Root Beer
• Home Again
• Suddenly Last Summer
• The Very Best of Jimmy Somerville, Bronski Beat and The Communards

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