Belouis Some

Belouis Some (born Neville Keighley,[1] 12 December 1959)[2] is a British singer, songwriter and musician. He had UK hits in the 1980s with "Some People", "Imagination" and "Round, Round" (from the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink, produced by Bernard Edwards). "Some People" and "Imagination" also charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.[3]

Belouis Some
Belouis Some, Belfast 2019
Background information
Birth nameNeville Keighley
Born (1959-12-12) 12 December 1959
England
OriginForest Hill, London
GenresNew wave, sophisti-pop, synth-pop
Years active1981–present
LabelsParlophone, Capitol, BMG
WebsiteBelouisSome.com

Career

Neville Keighley grew up in Forest Hill, South London. He started playing guitar and writing songs while at school (Dulwich Prep London and Royal Russell School).[4] After leaving school in 1978, Keighley spent several years developing his songwriting, recording demos and playing small gigs.

Keighley's first release was "Lose It to You" b/w "Aware of You" on The Cue Record Label in 1981 under the name Nevil Rowe.[5] This record was produced in Crescent Studios, Bath, by David Lord and Darren Hatch, later of the Italo disco group My Mine. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith from the band Graduate, later Tears for Fears, played on the recording with Manny Elias on drums.

In 1982, Keighley formed a band and started performing live gigs as Belouis Some. Keighley played numerous gigs with his band across London and after a gig at The Embassy Club in Old Bond Street, Belouis Some was signed to Tritec Music by Paul and Michael Berrow, who at the time also managed Duran Duran.[4]

In 1983, Belouis Some was signed to Parlophone by EMI's David Ambrose, releasing the single "Target Practice" in 1984, his first single on a major label.[6] In 1985, a new version of "Target Practice" was recorded and produced by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero; this new track was included on Belouis Some's first album and also later released as a single.[7]

Belouis Some's first album Some People was released in 1985.[8]

After initial production in London with Ian Little and Pete Schwier, Some People was produced by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero in New York. Guitarist Carlos Alomar arranged and played on the sessions along with Bernard Edwards, Tony Thompson, Dave Lebolt, Jimmy Maelen, Carmine Rojas, Guy Fletcher, Gary Barnacle, Rick Bell, Jack Waldman, Chester Kamen, Robin Clark, Frank Simms and Earl Slick.[9]

The video for the first single release from the album, "Imagination", was directed by Storm Thorgerson and caused controversy as it contained full frontal nudity. The video for the second single, "Some People", also directed by Thorgerson, was used as a Swatch television advertisement in the U.S.[10][4]

"Some People" and "Imagination" were both US Hot Dance Club Play hits.[11]

Belouis Some's contribution to the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, "Round, Round", propelled him towards audiences outside of the clubs.[8] After worldwide chart success and extensive touring, including a support slot on Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 1985 US tour,[4] the single "Imagination" was re-issued in 1986[12] and became a hit in the UK. Both "Some People" and "Imagination" were remixed several times.

"Imagination" can be heard in the films Ghost Chase (Hollywood-Monster) and The Business.

In the summer of 1986, Belouis Some was one of the support acts on Queen's Magic Tour appearing at Knebworth, Paris and Manchester.[13][14]

In late 1986, Belouis Some recorded his second album Belouis Some in New York, produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher.[8] Main band members were Carlos Alomar, Geoff Dugmore, Carmine Rojas, Chester Kamen, Jimmy Maelen (The Borneo Horns), Lenny Pickett, Steve Elson, Stan Harrison and Fletcher on keyboards.[15] Pete Townshend, Julian Lennon and Neal X made guest appearances on the album.[4]

"Let It Be with You" and "Animal Magic" were also both US Hot Dance Club Play hits.[11]

In 1989, Belouis Some formed The Big Broadcast. The band toured the UK playing small venues and clubs.[4]

In 1993, Belouis Some released the album Living Your Life on BMG Records. The album was produced in London by Geoff Dugmore and Nigel Butler. Musicians included Karl Hyde, Steve Barnacle, Peter Oxendale and J.J. Belle.[16]

In 1995, Belouis Some released the single "Let Me Love You for Tonight" produced by Richard "Biff" Stannard (Biffco) and Matt Rowe.[17]

In 2019, Belouis Some performed at the 1980s-orientated Let's Rock summer festivals across the UK.[18]

Discography

Albums

Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK
[1]		 AUS[19] IRE BEL
(FLA)
[20]		 GER
[21]		 SWI
[22]		 NZ
[23]		 RSA
[24]		 US
[25]		 US Dance
[26]
1981 "Lose It to You" (as Nevil Rowe) —————————— Single only
1984 "Target Practice" —————————— Some People
1985 "Imagination" 5090—404830—13884
"Some People" 33—21————9678
1986 "Imagination" (reissue) 17—16———38———
"Target Practice (Bullseye Mix)" ———————16——
"Jerusalem" 98—————————
"Have You Ever Been in Love" ——————————
1987 "Let It Be with You" 53————————13 Belouis Some
"Animal Magic" —————————6
1988 "Some Girls" 76—————————
1993 "Sometimes" —————————— Living Your Life
"Something She Said" ——————————
1995 "Imagination (Remix)" 95————————— Singles only
"Let Me Love You for Tonight" ——————————
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.

See also

References
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  2. "Belouis Some, rocker, Neville Keighley-Some People... December 12 in History". Brainyhistory.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  3. "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. "Home". Belouissome.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  5. "Nevil Rowe". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  6. "Belouis Some - Target Practice". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  7. "Belouis Some - Target Practice". Discogs.com. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  8. "Biography by Michael Sutton". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  9. "Belouis Some – Some People". Discogs.com.
  10. Hollie, Pamela G. "Advertising; Swatch's Total Look Campaign". Nytimes.com.
  11. "Artist Search for 'belouis some'". AllMusic.
  12. "Belouis Some – Imagination". Discogs.com.
  13. "Knebworth House Rock Concerts: The Eighties". Archived from the original on 3 January 2006. Retrieved 28 May 2006.
  14. "QUEEN CONCERTS – Queen live concertography: Magic tour". Queenconcerts.com.
  15. "Belouis Some – Belouis Some". Discogs.com.
  16. "Belouis Some – Living Your Life". Discogs.com.
  17. "Belouis Some". Discogs.com.
  18. "Let's Rock The 80's – The Retro Festivals". Letsrock80s.com.
  19. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 280. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  20. "Belouis Some - Flemish Chart". Ultratop.be. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  21. "Belouis Some – German Chart". Germancharts.de. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  22. "Belouis Some – Swiss chart". Hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  23. "Belouis Some – New Zealand chart". Charts.nz. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  24. http://rock.co.za/files/springbok_top_20_(S).html Retrieved 4 December 2013
  25. "Belouis Some – US Hot 100". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  26. "Belouis Some – US Dance Club Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
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