"Something Outa Nothing" is a song written by

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and Bradley James, for the

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'' EastEnders''. It featured in an ''EastEnders'' storyline in 1986 and was recorded by actors

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and

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. It was released as a single in 1986 reaching number 12 in the

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The song in ''EastEnders''

In 1986, Dean and Medford's characters,

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, are members of a band called

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, along with

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(played by

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(Gareth Potter). They enter a competition for young musicians, and both Harry and Simon vow to outdo each other by writing the best song to perform. Harry does not complete his song, but Simon writes "Something Outa Nothing". He first recites the lyrics in episode 162, starts to sing it in the next episode and gradually puts the song together throughout a number of episodes, and the band start to rehearse and learn it. However, Simon leaves the band following a disagreement with Harry and writes "

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". "Something Outa Nothing" is first heard in full in episode 175 during The Banned's final rehearsal. They perform "Something Outa Nothing" for the competition but Harry sabotages the performance and the band are booed off stage. The song is played in the episode first broadcast on 24 August 2010 when Ian finds a cassette tape and plays it to his family. Occasionally, Ian and Sharon will reference the song whilst reminiscing about their teenage years.

Track listing

7": BBC Records / RESL 203 #"Something Outa Nothing" :25#"Time Square" (Instrumental) :10 12": BBC Records / 12RSL 203 #"Something Outa Nothing" (Extended Version) :34#"Time Square" (Instrumental) :10

References

{{EastEnders 1986 songs 1986 singles EastEnders music Songs with music by Simon May BBC Records singles