Everything about Fairground Attraction totally explained
Fairground Attraction was a
Scottish acoustic-
pop group, best-known for its hit
single "
Perfect", and for helping to launch the career of its lead singer,
Eddi Reader.
Career
After the usual career-beginning playing in local clubs and pubs, in 1987 Fairground Attraction were signed to
RCA, and released their first single, "Perfect", in April 1988. It was an immediate success, reaching
number one on the
U.K. singles chart. Their
album The First of a Million Kisses was a characteristic blend of
folk,
jazz,
country, and
cajun elements (all but one of its songs being written by Nevin). Released in May 1988, it followed the success of "Perfect" by entering the album chart at number three, and rising to number two; it was eventually certified
platinum. Three other singles were released from the same album: "
Find My Love" (which reached number seven on the U.K. chart), "A Smile in a Whisper", and "Clare".
At the 1989
BRIT Awards "Perfect" won the award for best single, and
The First of a Million Kisses won best album.
Although they were popular in European countries, and toured the
United States, their main success outside the U.K. was in
Japan, where they toured in 1989 (a tour that produced their only live album,
Kawasaki Live in Japan 02.07.89).
In September 1989, however, during the recording of their second album, rumours of arguments circulated, apparently as a result of Reader seeking a greater writing role, and in January 1990 the rumours were confirmed when the band split up. An album called "
Ay Fond Kiss" was released in 1990, and one of its songs, "Walking after Midnight", became their last single. It shouldn't be considered a true second album, as it's made up of
B-sides and other material recorded alongside the first album (many being collaborations by just two members apiece). It was originally available at mid-price. Material for the true second album went on to be recorded with Brian Kennedy under the name Sweetmouth, although eight tracks have since appeared sung by Reader on the
Kawasaki Live in Japan 02.07.89 album.
Personnel
Discography
Original albums
1988: The First of a Million Kisses
1990: Ay Fond Kiss
2003: Kawasaki Live in Japan 02.07.89
Compilation albums
1994: The Collection: Fairground Attraction, featuring Eddi Reader
1995: Perfect: The Best of Fairground Attraction
1996: The Very Best of Fairground Attraction, featuring Eddi Reader
1997: The Masters
1998: 80s Eternal Best: Fairground Attraction Best
2004: The Best of Fairground Attraction
Singles
1988
1989
- "A Smile in a Whisper"
- "Clare"
1990
1993
- "Perfect" (Celtic Heart release)
Videos
1990: The First of a Million Kisses
:Collection of music videos: "Perfect", "Find My Love", "A Smile in a Whisper", "Clare"
1990: Live at Full House
:Live performances from German television show called Live at Full House:Further Information
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