Michael J. Mullins (born Michael John Mullins on 9 November 1953) is an English vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of

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band Modern Romance (1982–85). Modern Romance achieved eight

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singles and two hit albums. After the band called it quits in 1985, Mullins continued working within the music industry, most notably as a backing singer for

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. He can be seen singing with

live on ''

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'' and on the

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" Mistletoe and Wine" (1988).Lee-Williams, Matt: Modern Romance, Biography, Internet Movie Database ccessed27 April 2011. Mullins has since performed with

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as part of

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Early music (1981–82)

Mullins began his music career as a backing vocalist and musician for Modern Romance. He is thanked for providing the vocals and guitar of their debut album, '' Adventures in Clubland'' (1981). During this time he also appeared with the band on episodes of ''

'', and provided further vocals on their single "By the Way (I'm Still in Love with You)" (1982). The lead singer for Modern Romance was, at the time, Geoff Deane, who had formed the band with David Jaymes, two remnants of punk rock band The Leighton Buzzards. Modern Romance had reached No. 1 in

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with ''Adventures in Clubland'' – which also earned them a

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there – and had scored four UK hits, Mullins often lending his vocals and talents as a musician to their live TV appearances and studio work. However, in 1982, Deane would leave the band to pursue a solo career.

Modern Romance (1982–85)

Following the departure of Geoff Deane in late 1982, the Jaymes/Deane era came to an end, and Mullins took over as lead vocalist for Modern Romance. Their first single – in what would become known as the Jaymes/Mullins era – climbed the UK charts, reaching the top five. "

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" – which peaked at No. 4 in the UK – would be the band's highest-charting single. They quickly followed with the similar-sounding single " High Life", which climbed to the No. 8 position. Modern Romance were holding their own with bands such as

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and

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, and myriad TV and magazine appearances followed. They were regulars on ''

'' and made an appearance at the

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. Modern Romance subsequently released their second studio album, titled '' Trick of the Light'' (1983). It reached No. 53 on the

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, and one significant change was the re-recording of the single "

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" ew Version(the new recording of this version was included on both ''Trick of the Light'' and '' Party Tonight'') with Mullins lending the song his softer vocals. The album itself has since made it into the

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book ''1000 Record Covers'', which showcases the most interesting and original vinyl cover art from the 1960s to the 1990s (Mullins and David Jaymes grace the front cover of the album). The third single to be taken from ''Trick of the Light'' – " Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" (1983) – made the Top 20, eventually rising to No. 14. The final single – a ballad titled " Walking in the Rain" (1983) – settled at No. 7. Mullins toured with Modern Romance extensively, across Europe and the Far East; they picked up silver and gold discs along the way, released the album ''Juanita'' (1983) in Japan, and reached the No. 1 spot in

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with "Walking in the Rain" (1983). Despite Modern Romance being an established name in pop music, it seemed David Jaymes and Mullins would remain generally at the forefront, their faces appearing on the majority of the record and magazine covers.

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s of the singles "High Life" (1983) and "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" (1983) indeed featured the faces and signatures of both Jaymes and Mullins (one on each side), as did the posters included with these singles. The pair also appeared in an article for the ''

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'' TV annual titled ''Best 1980s Artifact''; Mullins (and Jaymes) appeared alongside

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, and

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'', whilst the band as a whole enjoyed live performances on TV shows hosted by

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and

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. By Christmas 1983 they were ready to release the album '' Party Tonight'', a compilation containing all the band's hits from both the Jaymes/Deane era and the Jaymes/Mullins era, as well as a handful of

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s and

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s. ''Party Tonight'' (1983) – produced by

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and released in the UK on the Ronco label – reached No 45 in the

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. Mullins' vocals could also be heard – along with the rest of the band – across the radio waves, as jingles for the Radio 1 evening show were adapted from various Modern Romance hits. The single "

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" / "Good Feelings" e-mixwas released simultaneously and reached the UK No. 96 position. Both ''Party Tonight'' and ''Good Friday'' shared the same cover art, a photo still captured from the band's 1983 ITV advert for ''Party Tonight''. It was around this time that band member

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went his own way and, taking stock of the poor success of the single ''Good Friday'', Modern Romance decided it was time for a change in both image and music style. The mid-1980s, however, were not as kind to the band. Modern Romance began with a new look, Mullins and the band now sporting long hair and leather jackets. The first single released alongside the band's new image was a cover version of the song "

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" (1984): the single failed to chart, as did their third studio album, ''

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'' (1984), and its subsequent singles: "

" (1984), "

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" (1984) and " Move On" (1984). The album was produced by

and featured additional percussion by

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. They released a cover version of "

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" and finally the anthology single, " Best Mix of Our Lives" (1985), which contained the hit singles "Everybody Salsa", "Ay Ay Ay Ay Moosey", "High Life", "Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm", and "Best Years of Our Lives". "Best Mix of Our Lives" reached No. 81 on the UK chart.

Post-Modern Romance (1985–present)

Since leaving Modern Romance in 1985, Mullins has worked with

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, Mike Moran,

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, Patrick Kernan, Keith Murrell, Chris Thompson, and Peter Howarth of

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among others. He performed a duet with

– "Good Friends" – on ''

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'' (1985) and in 1986 penned the song "It's Only Love" which was used as a b-side for the singles "

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" (Lulu) and " Hold on Tight" (Fox). He further penned the b-sides for Fox's singles " Do Ya Do Ya (Wanna Please Me)" and "

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"; the songs were titled "Drop Me A Line" and "Never Fall in Love Again" respectively. Mullins provided backing vocals for

on his No. 1 hit " Mistletoe and Wine" (1988); he also appeared on the live recording, which aired on ''Top of the Pops'' that same year (December). He has since provided backing vocals for Richard on a number of projects, including the tracks "The Best of Me" and "Joanna" on the album '' Stronger''; and in television appearances and live concerts including ''

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'', Knebworth Festival (1990), and the Live and Kicking tour at

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, Steve Gould,

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, Keith Murrell, and

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, Mullins provided backing vocals for

on the album '' Best of Dark Horse 1976-1989'' (1989).

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provided drums.Harrison, George, Discography, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 Michael J. Mullins, Peter Howarth and Keith Murrell provided backing vocals for Cliff Richard and the Shadows on the tracks "On The Beach" and "

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". The songs are featured on the compilation LP ''Knebworth: The Album'' (1990).Knebworth, The Album, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 In 1993, Mullins,

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, Mae McKenna,

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and

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provided backing vocals on the Erik song "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea".Erik (2) Discography, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 He also – along with Lance Ellington, Mae McKenna, Mike Stock and Miriam Stockley – provided backing vocals on the

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single "Stronger Together". The same year – with Lance Ellington, Mae McKenna and Miriam Stockley – Mullins provided backing vocals for

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on her debut single ''Free To Love Again''.Charles, Suzette Discography, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 1995 saw Mullins and Chris Thompson headlining the

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as part of

. and in 1996 – with

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and

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– provided backing vocals on the album ''Passing Open Windows – A Symphonic Tribute to

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'' by David Palmer.Palmer, David 2, Discography, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 In 1998, Mullins provided backing vocals for

track "When Children Rule the World" on the '' Whistle Down the Wind'' (1996) and compilation album (1998).Discogs, Songs from Whistle Down the Wind ccessed16 August 2013 and backing vocals for

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– track, "Cold" – on the ''Whistle Down the Wind'' (1996) and compilation album (1998). In 2000, Mullins provided male-choir backing vocals on the

tracks "Your Disco Needs You" and "Loveboat". Other backing vocals on the tracks were provided by Peter Howarth,

and

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. The songs are from the album ''

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''. In 2002 Mullins, Ellington, McKenna and Stockley provided backing vocals on the single "The World Is Mine" and album tracks "Day After Day" and "Nirvana Blue" by Belgian band

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. All three tracks are from the

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'' Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane''. The album reached No. 1 in Belgium.Hooverphonic, Discography, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 In 2003, Mullins provided vocals on two songs for

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" and " (Something Inside) So Strong". The album, ''So Strong'', also featured guest musicians Browne, Howarth, Kernan, Moran, Murrell, and Wright. Most recently, he has been part of a project with Peter Howarth and Keith Murrell called 'MHM'. He penned "Last Goodbye" with Howarth (2012); they wrote, recorded, and produced the song together, both providing vocals.

Discography

Albums (Modern Romance)

*'' Adventures in Clubland'' (1981) (Backing vocals, Guitar, Thanked on Sleeve)

No. 1 ertified Gold*'' Trick of the Light'' (1983) ompilationUK No. 45 *'' Party Tonight'' (1983) UK No. 53 *''Juanita''

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ompilation(1983) *''

'' (1985) *''Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection'' ompilation(2006)

Singles (Modern Romance)

*"By the Way (I'm Still in Love With You)" (backing vocals) (1982) *"

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" (1982) UK No. 4 *" High Life" (1983) UK No. 8 *" Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" (1983) UK No. 14 *" Walking in the Rain" (1983) UK No. 7 Thailand No. 1 *"

" / "Good Feelings" e-mix(1983) UK No. 96 *"

" (1984) *"

" (1984) *" Move On" (1984) *"

" (1984) *" Tarzan Boy (1985)" (1985) *" Best Mix of Our Lives" (1985) UK No. 81

Notes

The

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, ''Modern Romance: The Platinum Collection'' was released on CD in 2006, and contains a wide variety of the band's songs from the Jaymes/Mullins era. '' Adventures in Clubland'' has also been released on CD. '' Trick of the Light'' can be found on CD import from Japan, and his highly sought after by

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. Each album – up until ''Burn It!'' – is available on

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and

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, although long out-of-print.

Songwriting credits (Modern Romance)

*" Walking in the Rain" / "Walking in the Rain" (Blues) – Single (1983) UK No. 7 Thailand No. 1 *"

" – Single (1983) UK No. 96 *"After All This Time" – Album Track – '' Trick of the Light'' (1983) *"Leave Me on My Own" – Album Track – '' Trick of the Light'' (1983) *"

" – Single (1984) *" Move On" – Single (1984) *"

" – Single (1984) *"That's Entertainment" – Album Track – ''

'' (1984) *"I'll Always Remember You" – Album Track – ''

'' (1984) *"Keep A Candle Burning" – Album Track – ''

'' (1984) *"Take Another Look" – Album Track – ''

'' (1984) *"Wasting Away" – Album Track – ''

'' (1984) *"

" eprise– Album Track – ''

'' (1984).

Other credits (post-Modern Romance)

*''Straight to the Heart'' for Straight Eight (Harmony Vocals), Album (1981). *"It's Only Love" for

: the b-side to "

", songwriter (1986) *"It's Only Love" for

: the b-side to " Hold on Tight", songwriter (1986)Fox, Samantha, Discography, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 *"Drop Me A Line" for Samantha Fox: the b-side to the 12" Single " Do Ya Do Ya", songwriter (1986) *"Never Gonna Fall in Love Again" for Samantha Fox: the b-side to " Touch Me", songwriter (1986) *"Joanna" and "The Best of Me",

, '' Stronger'', (Backing Vocals) (1989) *

album '' Best of Dark Horse 1976-1989'' (Backing Vocals) (1989) * Cliff Richard and the Shadows tracks "

" and ''On The Beach'', album ''Knebworth: The Album'' (1990) (Backing Vocals) *

, "Free to Love Again" (1993) (Backing Vocals) *

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, "Stronger Together" (1993) (Backing Vocals) *"The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea", Erik (1993) (Backing Vocals) *''Keep Passing the Open Windows – A Symphonic Tribute to Queen'', David Palmer (Backing Vocals) (1996) *"When Children Rule the World",

, album ''Songs from Whistle Down the Wind'' (Backing Vocals) (1998)Songs from Whistle Down the Wind, Discogs ccessed16 August 2013 *"Cold",

, album ''Songs from Whistle Down the Wind'' (Backing Vocals) (1998) *

, tracks "Loveboat" and "Your Disco Needs You", album ''

'' (2000) (Choir Backing Vocals) *

, singles "Day After Day", "Nirvana Blue" and "The World Is Mine", album ''Hooverphonic Presents Jackie Cane'' (Backing Vocals) (2002) *"

" with

(Vocals), Album ''So Strong'' (2003) *" (Something Inside) So Strong" with

(Vocals), Album ''So Strong'' (2003) *"Last Goodbye" Duet with Peter Howarth, songwriter, vocals, guitar (2012)

Films

*'' Beyond the Sea'' – Backing Vocals (2004) *''

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'' – performer on "Mr. Sandman", "Greased Lightnin", and "Gonna Be a Star" (2009)

Television

Self

*''The Keith Harris Show'' episode #1.4 with Modern Romance (1982) *''

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(1983) *'' Rod and Emu's Saturday Special'' episode #1.2 with Modern Romance (1983) *''Christmas Supersonic TV Special'' with Modern Romance performing ''Good Friday'' (1983) *''

'' nknown episodes(1982–83) *''

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, Maggie ( Swans Way), Mullins (1984)

Music videos

*"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" with Modern Romance (1983) *"Walking in the Rain" with Modern Romance (1983) *"Burn It" with Modern Romance (1984) *"Mistletoe and Wine" with Cliff Richard – Live on ''Top of the Pops'' (1988)

Live appearances

* Knebworth Festival with

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Magazine and newspaper appearances

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Look-in ''Look-in'' was a children's magazine centred on ITV's television programmes in the United Kingdom, and subtitled "The Junior '' TVTimes''". It ran from 9 January 1971 to 12 March 1994.Jackie'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 19 February #996 (1983) *''Look-in'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 12 March, #11 (1983) *''

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'' (Music Newspaper) with Modern Romance: 12 March (1983) *''Look-in'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 19 March, #12 (1983) *''

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'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 12 May (1983) *''Jackie'' (Magazine) with David Jaymes: 14 May, #1010 *''Jackie'' (Magazine) with David Jaymes: 23 July #1020 (1983) *''Oh Boy'' & ''Photo-Love'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 6 August, #339 (1983) *''Smash Hits'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 9 September (1983) *''Jackie'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 15 October, #1032 (1983) *'' Number One'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 12 November (1983) *''Patches'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 19 November, #246 (1983) *''Look-in'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 24 December, #11 (1983) *''Look-in'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 12 May, #20 (1984) *''Number One'' (Magazine) with Modern Romance: 12 May, (1984) † Mullins artwork sketched by

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Videos featuring Mullins

*"Best Years of Our Lives" – ''Top of the Pops'' (1982) *"Best Years of Our Lives" – ''Top of the Pops'' (1982) *"Best Years of Our Lives" – ''Top of the Pops 2'' (1982) *"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" – ''Top of the Pops'' – Mullins on guitar (1982) *"Walking in the Rain" – ''Top of the Pops'' (1983) *"Walking in the Rain" – ''Top of the Pops'' (1983) *"Walking in the Rain" – Official video (1983) *"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" – Official video (1983) *"Don't Stop That Crazy Rhythm" – ''Top of the Pops'' (1983) *"High Life" – nknown venue– 'Trick of the Light' suits (1983) *"High Life" – ''Top of the Pops'' (1983) *"Good Friday" – ''Christmas Supersonic'' (1983) *"Tarzan Boy" – Special 12" Dance Mix (1985) *Cliff Richard – "Mistletoe & Wine" – Top of the Pops – Mullins as backing vocalist (1988) *"Last Goodbye" – Duet with Peter Howarth (2012) *The Alan Parsons Project – ''Sirius/Eye in the Sky'' – as Mick Mullins ead vocals*The Alan Parsons Project – ''Old and Wise'' – as Mick Mullins ead vocalist*Cliff Richard – "Carrie" / " Devil Woman" – Mullins as backing vocalist *Cliff Richard – Various performances with Cliff Richard on ''Des O'Connor Tonight'' – Mullins as backing vocalist

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mullins, Michael J. 1953 births Living people English male singers English pop singers English male songwriters