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Right Said Fred are an English
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band formed by brothers Fred and
Richard Fairbrass Richard Peter John Fairbrass (born 22 September 1953) is an English singer, bassist and television presenter, best known as lead singer of the pop group Right Said Fred, which achieved two hits in the early 1990s with the singles "I'm Too Sexy" a ...
in 1989. They are best known for the hit 1991 song "
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". Their achievements include number 1 hits in 70 countries including one US number 1, one UK number 1, and a number 1 in Japan. They were the first UK band since the Beatles to reach the number one slot in the US with a debut single. They have performed for Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom and
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, and at the
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and subsequently released a track for Comic Relief. As multi-platinum-award-winning artists and songwriters, they total 30 million global sales and over 100 million plays on
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's " Look What You Made Me Do" and Sofi Tukker's "Batshit", and their music has been featured in over 50 films and TV shows (e.g. ''Angry Birds 2'', ''The Odd Couple'', ''The Simpsons'', ''The West Wing'', ''Family Guy'') and in excess of 100 commercials. They won two consecutive BMI Awards, in 2018 and 2019. In 1993, they were nominated for Best British Group at the Brit Awards.


History


1989–1991: Formation

Prior to forming Right Said Fred, the Fairbrass brothers had been playing music since the mid-1970s: as part of a band called The Actors, the brothers had toured with
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and supported Joy Division at the
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in Manchester. The Fairbrass brothers formed the group in 1989, with Richard on lead vocals and bass and Fred on guitar. Prior to forming the group, Richard was employed as a session bassist for artists including
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, and appears as the bass guitarist in Bowie's short film ''
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''. In 1987, Fred appeared as a guitarist in the
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''. The group was named after the novelty song "
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and Kruse left the next year. Guitarist Rob Manzoli joined in 1990 and remained with the group until 1997.


1991–1992: ''I’m Too Sexy'' and ''Up''

In July 1991, the group released its debut single and best-known song, "
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", on the independent London-based record label Tug Records (which saw its only real success with Right Said Fred's releases). The Fairbrass brothers have stated that the song's lyrics are centred on certain users of the gym they owned in London, who they claimed had no shame. "A lot of models used our gym, so we thought it was time to start poking unat them," Fred stated. It was a huge hit in the United Kingdom, spending six weeks at number two in the charts behind Bryan Adams' "
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", and three months in the Top 10. The song also went to number one in 32 countries including the United States where it topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. The song earned the band a nomination for an Ivor Novello award. The single also went to number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart. Whitburn, Joel (2004). ''Hot Dance/Disco 1974–2003'', (Record Research Inc.) "I'm Too Sexy" has been used in over 40 television shows and movies, including ''
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''. Their second single, "
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", with background vocals by soul singer
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, was released in October 1991. It made number 3 in the United Kingdom Christmas charts, entered the top five in many countries, and reached number eight in the United States dance chart. In February 1992, the band released its third single, "
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". This was number one in the United Kingdom for three weeks, and peaked at number nine in the United States dance chart. The success of the singles resulted in the band's multi-platinum debut album, '' Up'', reaching number one in the United Kingdom album charts as well as charting worldwide. The album remained in the Top 40 for almost a year. In Germany a fifth single "Love For All Seasons" charted at # 65 in 1993. In 1992,
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released an EP that featured the label's acts covering Right Said Fred songs for charity. ''
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("Deeply Dippy") and
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("Don't Talk Just Kiss").


1993–1994: ''Sex and Travel''

Early in 1993 Fred, Richard and Rob wrote and recorded the Comic Relief single " Stick It Out", which was a top-five hit in the United Kingdom and in many European countries. In September 1993, Right Said Fred released its second album, ''Sex and Travel'', to critical acclaim. ''Sex and Travel'' included the hit singles "Bumped" and "Hands Up (for Lovers)". The band received its second Ivor Novello award for "Deeply Dippy" in 1993.


1995–1996: ''Smashing!''

Right Said Fred parted company with Tug Records and then released its third album, ''Smashing!'', in 1996 on the band's own label Happy Valley Records. "Living on a Dream", "Big Time" and "Everybody Loves Me" were all European hits. The band went on the road and performed to sell-out shows all over Europe. In 1996, Richard presented the ground-breaking TV show ''
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'' for the BBC.


1997–2001: Manzoli leaves, ''You’re My Mate'' and ''Fredhead''

Rob Manzoli left the band on friendly terms in 1997. At this point the Fairbrass brothers took some time out to gather their thoughts. Richard continued to present ''Gaytime TV'' for the BBC. In 1998 Fred and Richard set up their own recording studio in London and started writing and recording what became the album ''Fredhead''. In 2000, Right Said Fred signed to Kingsize/BMG Berlin in Germany, collaborating with
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and award-winning songwriter and producer Clyde Ward for most of the material on ''Fredhead''. The first single, "You're My Mate" (co-written with hard rock guitarist
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) was a United Kingdom hit, reached number four in Germany, and the Fredhead album entered the German charts at number two and achieved Gold status, remaining in the top 10 for most of 2000. "You're My Mate" became a football stadium anthem and was also used as the official song of the South Africa national rugby union team in 2002. Other hit singles from ''Fredhead'' were "Mojive" (Ward) and "Love Song" (
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). "You’re My Mate" continues as a sports anthem all over the world and a line-dancing favourite in the US.


2002–2003: ''Stand Up''

The second Kingsize/BMG album ''
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'' went straight into the German top 10. The single "
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", composed by Clyde Ward and the Fairbrass brothers, was also a top 10 hit in Germany and reached number one in Japan. The track became a popular anthem for sport channels, such as SuperSport in South Africa and sports teams including The Cincinnati Bengals (NFL), Borussia Dortmund FC, Manchester United FC and Saracens RC, a top English rugby team. It also featured at the Super Bowl in the United States.
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refers to Right Said Fred in his hit "The Ruler’s Back" in the line "I'm too sexy for jail like Right Said Fred".


2004–2006: ''For Sale''

Due to family ill-health, Fred and Richard took some time out from travelling to write and record the hit single "We Are the Freds" and the album ''For Sale'' for the Ministry of Sound. In late 2004, Right Said Fred toured extensively in Europe, playing festivals and arenas, and performed as special guests on German superstar Nena's tour. They performed at the
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opening ceremony in front of 200,000 people at the
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in Berlin, and were special guests at The Bollywood Awards in Mumbai in front of a live TV audience of 200 million.
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impersonated Right Said Fred on ''
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'' singing "don’t cut off my testicles".


2007–2010: ''I'm a Celebrity''

During 2007 and 2008, Fred and Richard collaborated with Clyde Ward to write and record their sixth album '' I'm a Celebrity''. The album was produced by Ward, and for the United States release, Right Said Fred teamed up with David Levine at Promark Music. Released in 2008, "I’m A Celebrity" was the first single from the album, and parodied celebrity culture. With remixes by DJ Reza and Raul Rincon, it became another United States Top 10 Club/Dance Chart hit. On the back of this success, Fred and Richard appeared in the United States on ''
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'', as well as on shows on Fox TV, VH1, MTV and TMZ. In late July 2009, Right Said Fred released "Sexy Bum" in Germany, the first single from the band's ''HITS!'' album. In 2010, remixes by Klubjumpers and DJ Reza of "This Love" and "I am a Bachelor", both from the ''I’m a Celebrity'' album, were US Club/Dance hits. Fred and Richard took the band back on the road performing at summer European festivals. The band also staged acoustic shows in the United Kingdom, including one at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, where the ''Night of the Living Fred'' DVD was filmed.


2011–2012: ''Sexaholic''

Right Said Fred teamed up with Norwegian writers/producers Dsign Music to record "Sexaholic". Remixes of the track by Klubjumpers and MajikBoys reached the top five on the US Dance/Club Charts and stayed there for six months. Fred and Richard, along with Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson and Sting, made special guest appearances on Ricky Gervais' TV series ''Life’s Too Short''. The brothers also appeared in cameo roles in the Universal Pictures UK movie ''Gridiron UK''.


2013–present: ''Raise Your Hands''

"Raise Your Hands" was Right Said Fred's first 2013 single and had remixes from DJ Kash, DJ Sphank and The Majikboys. It was the group's sixth consecutive U.S. Club and Dance Chart Top 10 hit. Richard spoke at an Oxford Union debate. TV appearances included an acoustic performance on the UK’s '' Celebrity Big Brother'' TV show. RSF began writing and recording new tracks with Paul Statham (Dido, Jim Kerr, Kylie Minogue, The Saturdays). The duo made a return to prominence in June 2014, when they appeared on the satirical news show ''
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'' where they performed a rendition of their song "I'm Too Sexy" with changed lyrics aimed at insulting
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, who reportedly purchased music by the group from the
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two years earlier. United Kingdom TV appearances included ''Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway'' and '' Pointless Celebrities''. Fred and Richard teamed up with jazz legend Tim Garland to write and record music for the British independent movie ''Meet Pursuit Delange'', scheduled for release Summer 2015, written and directed by Howard Webster, starring Colin Salmon, Peter Bowles, Hannah Waddingham and Jason Flemyng plus a cameo from Right Said Fred. They feature on ''2776'', a charity record conceived by Rob Kutner, Stephen and Joel Levinson starring Reggie Watts, Aimee Mann, Ed Helms and Mayim Bialik. The double CD was selected for the Grammy Ballot Box. Shows planned for 2014–15 included acoustic performances at The Cannes Film Festival, The American Film Market, various European festivals and a World Cup Festival in front of 500,000 people at the Brandenberg Gate in Berlin. The band released the single "Sweet Treats" in January 2017 from the album ''Exactly!'' In August 2017, Right Said Fred's members Richard Fairbrass and Fred Fairbrass, were credited as songwriters alongside
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of the famous chorus from "I'm Too Sexy". In September 2021, another song which used the chorus from "I'm Too Sexy" debuted at number one on the Billboard chart. The song is " Way 2 Sexy", the most popular US track from Drake's album ''Certified Lover Boy'', which also became a credited number one for featured artists Future & Young Thug. The song also debuted on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 (of the week 17 September 2021 – 23 September 2021) at number 11, a week after Drake's top rated track in the United Kingdom, "Girls Wants Girls" was a new entry at number two. In May 2022, Phoenix Music International released their new single "Godsend", dubbing the duo the 'UK’s most controversial band' after a number of anti-
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themed Twitter posts and appearances in the press during the UK pandemic lockdowns. The original trio are sampled and credited on the track "Alien Superstar" on Beyonce's 2022 LP release ''
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Awards and nominations

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Discography


Studio albums

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, — , , — , , — , , 61 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - ! scope="row", '' I'm a Celebrity'' , * Release date: 14 October 2008 * Label: Promark Music * Formats: CD, music download , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - ! scope="row", '' Stop the World'' , * Release date: 1 May 2011 * Label: Luv * Formats: CD, music download , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - ! scope="row", ''Exactly!'' , * Release date: 24 February 2017 * Label: PMI Digital * Formats: CD, vinyl, music download , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , colspan="15" style="font-size:8pt", "—" denotes releases that did not chart


Compilation albums

{, class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" , - ! style="width:10em;", Title ! style="width:18em;", Details , - ! scope="row", ''Greatest Hits'' , * Release date: 23 December 2003 * Label: Hansa * Formats: CD, cassette , - ! scope="row", ''Introducing...'' , * Release date: 17 August 2004 * Label: Empire Music Group * Formats: CD, music download


Singles

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Dance

, - , rowspan="2", 1991 ! scope="row", "
I'm Too Sexy "I'm Too Sexy" is a 1991 song by British group Right Said Fred, released as their debut single from their first album, '' Up'' (1992). It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart. Outside the United Kingdom, "I'm Too Sexy" topped the charts ...
" , 2 , , 1 , , 1 , , 3 , , 14 , , 1 , , 19 , , 1 , , 1 , , 4 , * BPI: Gold *
ARIA In music, an aria (Italian: ; plural: ''arie'' , or ''arias'' in common usage, diminutive form arietta , plural ariette, or in English simply air) is a self-contained piece for one voice, with or without instrumental or orchestral accompanime ...
: Platinum * MC: Gold * RIAA: Platinum , style="text-align:left;" rowspan="4", ''Up'' , - ! scope="row", "
Don't Talk Just Kiss "Don't Talk Just Kiss" is a song by English pop trio Right Said Fred, released as the second single from their debut album, '' Up'' (1992). The song features uncredited duet vocals by American R&B and dance music singer Jocelyn Brown, although ...
" , 3 , , 18 , , 5 , , 11 , , 2 , , 8 , , 3 , , 16 , , 76 , , 8 , , - , rowspan="2", 1992 ! scope="row", "
Deeply Dippy "Deeply Dippy" is a song by British trio Right Said Fred from their debut album, ''Up (Right Said Fred album), Up'' (1992). Written by Right Said Fred and produced by Tommy D, "Deeply Dippy" was the third single by Right Said Fred. It bested the ...
" , 1 , , 38 , , 6 , , 14 , , 15 , , 1 , , 9 , , 11 , , — , , 9 , * BPI: Silver , - ! scope="row", " Those Simple Things/Daydream" , 29 , , — , , 29 , , 27 , , 48 , , 21 , , 23 , , — , , — , , — , , - , rowspan="3", 1993 ! scope="row", " Stick It Out" , 4 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;", Single only , - ! scope="row", " Bumped" , 32 , , 88 , , — , , 25 , , 54 , , — , , 37 , , 29 , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;" rowspan="3", ''Sex and Travel'' , - ! scope="row", "
Hands Up (4 Lovers) "Hands Up (4 Lovers)" (album version titled "Hands Up for Lovers") is a song by English pop group Right Said Fred Right Said Fred are an English pop band formed by brothers Fred and Richard Fairbrass in 1989. They are best known for the ...
" , 60 , , — , , — , , — , , 82 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , 1994 ! scope="row", " Wonderman" , 55 , , — , , — , , 50 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , 1995 ! scope="row", "Living on a Dream" , 91 , , — , , — , , 17 , , 66 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;" rowspan="3", ''Smashing!'' , - , rowspan="2", 1996 ! scope="row", "Everybody Loves Me" , — , , — , , — , , — , , 74 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - ! scope="row", "Big Time" , 77 , , — , , — , , 53 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , rowspan="2", 2001 ! scope="row", "Mojive" , — , , — , , 35 , , — , , 46 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;" rowspan="3", ''Fredhead'' , - ! scope="row", "
You're My Mate "You're My Mate" is a song by English pop group Right Said Fred released as the second single from their fourth album ''Fredhead''. It was based on their best friend Jordan Smith from the Cotswold. The song is co-written with Myke Gray, a hard roc ...
" , 18 , , — , , 4 , , — , , 6 , , — , , — , , 43 , , — , , — , , - , rowspan="3", 2002 ! scope="row", "Love Song" , — , , — , , — , , — , , 21 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - ! scope="row", "
Stand Up (For the Champions) "Stand Up (For the Champions)" is a song by British band Right Said Fred from their album ''Stand Up'' in 2002. In the United States, the song has been used by some National Football League teams. It was used for the medal ceremony at the LEN ...
" , — , , — , , — , , — , , 14 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;", ''Stand Up'' , - ! scope="row", "I Love You (But I Don't Like You)" , — , , — , , — , , — , , 61 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , rowspan="2", 2003 ! scope="row", "We Are the Freds" , — , , — , , — , , — , , 68 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , rowspan="2", — , - ! scope="row", "We Are the Champs" , — , , — , , — , , — , , 92 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , 2004 ! scope="row", "The Wizard"
(vs. Doris Dubinski) , — , , — , , — , , — , , 52 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;", ''Der Wixxer OST'' , - , 2006 ! scope="row", " Where Do You Go to My Lovely?" , — , , — , , 40 , , — , , 36 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;", ''For Sale'' , - , 2007 ! scope="row", "I'm Too Sexy" (re-release) , 56 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;", — , - , 2008 ! scope="row", "I'm a Celebrity" , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;", ''I'm a Celebrity'' , - , rowspan="2", 2009 ! scope="row", "Sexy Bum" , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2", ''Hits'' , - ! scope="row", "Right on the Kisser" , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , - , 2010 ! scope="row", "Viva Südafrika"
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Höhner De Höhner ( Kölsch for "The Chickens", , ) is a band from Cologne, Germany. They sing in the local dialect of Cologne, Kölsch. The group was founded in 1972 by Peter Werner and Janus Fröhlich. During their first year, the band wore chicken c ...
featuring Right Said Fred)
, — , , — , , — , , — , , 54 , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , - , 2017 ! scope="row", "Sweet Treats" , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , — , , style="text-align:left;", ''Exactly!'' , - , colspan="15" style="font-size:8pt", "—" denotes releases that did not chart


Music videos

{, class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" , + List of music videos, showing year released and directors ! scope="col" style="width:19em;", Title ! scope="col", Year ! scope="col" style="width:14em;", Director , - ! scope="row", "I'm Too Sexy" , 1991 , James Lebon , - ! scope="row", "Don't Talk Just Kiss" , 1991 , James Lebon , - ! scope="row", "Deeply Dippy" , 1992 , Frank Sacramento , - ! scope="row", "Those Simple Things" , 1992 , N/A , - ! scope="row", "What A Day for a Daydream" , 1992 , James Lebon , - ! scope="row", "Love for All Seasons" , 1992 , James Lebon , - ! scope="row", "Bumped" , 1993 , Marcus Nispel , - ! scope="row", "Hands Up (4 Lovers)" , 1993 , Paul Boyd , - ! scope="row", "Wonderman" , 1994 , N/A , - ! scope="row", "Living on a Dream" , 1995 , James Lebon , - ! scope="row", "Everybody Loves Me" , 1996 , N/A , - ! scope="row", "Mojive" , 2001 , David Incorvaia , - ! scope="row", "You're My Mate" , 2001 , N/A , - ! scope="row", "Love Song" , 2001 , Bernard Wedig , - ! scope="row", "Stand Up (For the Champions)" , 2002 , N/A , - ! scope="row", "I Love You" , 2002 , Wolf Gresenz , - ! scope="row", "We Are the Freds" , 2004 , Bernd Possardt & Jeff Lisk , - ! scope="row", "Where Do You Go to My Lovely?" , 2006 , N/A , - ! scope="row", "I'm a Celebrity" , 2008 , Robert Madrid


References


External links

* {{Authority control Musical groups established in 1989 English dance music groups English pop music duos Dance-pop groups Sibling musical duos British musical trios Gut Records artists LGBT-themed musical groups Charisma Records artists Ivor Novello Award winners 1989 establishments in England