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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