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Featuring
Riche Gower.
Racey was first formed in 1976
by singer RICHARD GOWER and began their career by playing in
pubs and clubs in the West of England. By the autumn of 1976
they performed their first professional shows and were
booked to play a one-month residency at 'JOMFRUBRET CLUB`,
Copenhagen, Denmark.
After returning to the UK where they were spotted by famous
record producer `MICKIE MOST' whilst playing at the Three
Queens Pub in Weston-Super-Mare.
Despite the fact that 1977 was the height of the punk rock
boom and clean-cut bands were considered unfashionable,
Mickie Most was impressed by the bands live performance and
original songs and signed them to his R.A.K. label.
The summer of 1978 saw the release of Racey's first single
'BABY IT'S YOU'. Although the single had some critical
acclaim, radio stations were reluctant to programme the song
and it only reached the lower end of the charts.
In November 1978, the bands second single `LAY YOUR LOVE ON
ME` was released and became an enormous Christmas hit. It
sold over 950,004 copies in the UK alone to make it R.A.K.
Records biggest ever hit single. It went on to became a
chart hit all over Europe and a No. l hit in Australia and
New Zealand.
In March 1979, Racey released their next single `SOME
GIRLS', a song written by MIKE CHAPMAN. Mike had originally
written the song for Debbie Harry and Blondie but following
the success of Lay Your Love On Me decided to give it to
Racey to record instead. The record became Racey's biggest
hit reaching No. 1 in 12 countries, eventually selling over
5,000,000 copies worldwide. Some Girls is still a favourite
with radio Stations and club D.J.s and is guaranteed to fill
dance floors around the world.
The bands first album `SMASH AND GRAB` was released in 1980
and sold over 1,000,000 copies reaching No. l in Australia,
New Zealand, Germany, and many other European countries. It
reached the accolade of Treble Platinum status in Australia
where it remains one of the best selling albums of all time.
Racey eventually earned 35 Gold, Silver and Platinum sales
awards.
RACEY'S 'LITTLE RICHIE'
Lead singer, guitarist and keyboard player Richard Gower of
the formidable internationally famous group `RACEY'.
This incredibly talented artist from the U.K. performs some
of `RACEY'S` smash hit No.1 records including...
`SOME GIRLS DO', `LAY YOUR LOVE ON ME', 'BOY OH BOY', `SUCH
A NIGHT TO HAVE A PARTY', 'RUNAROUND SUE' etc.
Richard also performs songs he has composed for such other
great artists as Hot Chocolate, Suzi Quatro, Smokie,
Kandidate etc.
The versatile Richard Gower also performs 60`s and 70`s
music from 'Tamla Motown' and many popular artists of that
time to current day artists such as Dire Straits, Chris Rea,
Van-Morrison and many many more...
A lively show is guaranteed, incorporating excellent
keyboard and guitar skills, combined with professionalism
personality and the 'Pizzazz' of a world-class Entertainer.
`Little Richie` will deliver a truly international Quality
performance to be expected from such a high profile
performer ........ (Not to be missed)
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