Robson & Jerome
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Robson & Jerome were an English pop duo in the 1990s, featuring TV actors Robson Green
and Jerome Flynn
, who were best known for their British TV series Soldier Soldier
.
One episode called for the duo to sing "Unchained Melody
". Subsequently ITV
was inundated by people looking to buy the song, and the pair were persuaded by Simon Cowell
to release it as a single. Cowell enlisted top music producers Mike Stock and Matt Aitken
, with whom he had worked many times, to produce the single. It stayed at No.1 for 7 weeks on the UK Chart
, selling more than a million copies and making it the best-selling single of the year.
They had two further #1 singles produced by Mike Stock and Matt Aitken - "I Believe
" (1996) and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
" (1996) - and two #1 albums.
They released three singles, two studio albums and a greatest hits
album.
Singles
Robson Green
Robson Green is an English actor, singer–songwriter and presenter.-Biography:Robson Golightly Green was born in Hexham, Northumberland, and baptised in Bethel Chapel, , and named in Northeast tradition as first son after family surnames: Robson is his grandmother's maiden surname, while Golightly...
and Jerome Flynn
Jerome Flynn
Jerome Flynn is an English actor best known for his role as Corporal Paddy Garvey of the King's Fusiliers in the ITV series Soldier Soldier....
, who were best known for their British TV series Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier is a British television drama series. The title comes from a traditional song of the same name.Produced by Central Television and broadcast on the ITV network, it ran for a total of seven series and 82 episodes from 1991 to 1997...
.
One episode called for the duo to sing "Unchained Melody
Unchained Melody
"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. It has become one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, by some counts having spawned over 500 versions in hundreds of different languages....
". Subsequently ITV
ITV
ITV is the major commercial public service TV network in the United Kingdom. Launched in 1955 under the auspices of the Independent Television Authority to provide competition to the BBC, it is also the oldest commercial network in the UK...
was inundated by people looking to buy the song, and the pair were persuaded by Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
to release it as a single. Cowell enlisted top music producers Mike Stock and Matt Aitken
Matt Aitken
Matthew James Aitken , is a British songwriter and record producer, brought up in Astley, Greater Manchester, best known as the creative force behind the 1980s songwriting/production trio Stock Aitken Waterman....
, with whom he had worked many times, to produce the single. It stayed at No.1 for 7 weeks on the UK Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, selling more than a million copies and making it the best-selling single of the year.
They had two further #1 singles produced by Mike Stock and Matt Aitken - "I Believe
I Believe (1953 song)
"I Believe" is the name of a popular song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1953.I Believe was commissioned and introduced by Jane Froman on her television show, and became the first hit song ever introduced on TV...
" (1996) and "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a hit single recorded by Jimmy Ruffin and released on Motown Records' Soul label in the summer of 1966. It is a ballad, with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls the brokenhearted, and their struggle to overcome their sadness so that they...
" (1996) - and two #1 albums.
They released three singles, two studio albums and a greatest hits
Greatest hits
A greatest hits album is a music compilation album of successful, previously released songs by a particular artist or band...
album.
Discography
Albums- Robson & JeromeRobson & Jerome (album)Robson & Jerome is the debut album from British singing duo Robson & Jerome. It was released in the UK in 1995 by RCA Records, and reached number one on the UK Albums Chart...
(1995) #1 UK - Take TwoTake Two (Robson & Jerome album)Take Two is the second album by British singing duo Robson & Jerome. It was released in 1996 by RCA Records was peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart...
(1996) #1 UK - Happy Days: The Best of Robson & Jerome (compilation, 1997) #20 UK
- The Love Songs (compilation, 1999)
Singles
- "Unchained MelodyUnchained Melody"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. It has become one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, by some counts having spawned over 500 versions in hundreds of different languages....
" / "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" The White Cliffs of Dover" is a popular World War II song made famous by Vera Lynn with her 1942 recording—one of her best known recordings. Written in 1941 by Walter Kent and Nat Burton, the song was also among the most popular Second World War tunes...
" - "I BelieveI Believe (1953 song)"I Believe" is the name of a popular song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1953.I Believe was commissioned and introduced by Jane Froman on her television show, and became the first hit song ever introduced on TV...
/ Up on the RoofUp on the Roof (song)"Up on the Roof" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by The Drifters. Released at the tail end of that year, the song became a big hit in early 1963, reaching number five on the U.S. pop singles chart and number 4 on the U.S...
" - "What Becomes of the BrokenheartedWhat Becomes of the Brokenhearted"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a hit single recorded by Jimmy Ruffin and released on Motown Records' Soul label in the summer of 1966. It is a ballad, with lead singer Jimmy Ruffin recalling the pain that befalls the brokenhearted, and their struggle to overcome their sadness so that they...
" / "Saturday Night at the MoviesSaturday Night at the MoviesSaturday Night at the Movies is a weekly television series on TVOntario, the public educational television network in Ontario, Canada. The series presents classic movies, followed by interview and feature segments with directors, actors and other people involved in making the films presented...
" / "You'll Never Walk AloneYou'll Never Walk AloneYou'll Never Walk Alone is a song from the musical Carousel, a pop standard and football club anthem, for example that of Liverpool F.C.You'll Never Walk Alone may also refer to:* You'll Never Walk Alone , studio album...
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External links
- Official Website: Robson Green :: The Web Site
- Official Website: Jerome Flynn Official Web Site