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80s pop legends reunite for three UK gigs as they celebrate 40th anniversary

05 June 2024 , 10:04
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The duo will be playing in London, Birmingham and Manchester in May 2025
The duo will be playing in London, Birmingham and Manchester in May 2025

A WHOPPING 40 years after they first came together as a band, Go West is returning to the stage.

The pop duo released their first album in 1985 and became one of the biggest bands of the 80s.

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Peter Cox and Richard Drummie have delighted fans after releasing a huge tourCredit: Redferns
One of the duo's singles became famous after it was featured on Pretty Women
One of the duo's singles became famous after it was featured on Pretty WomenCredit: Redferns

They have delighted loyal fans by announcing a trio of special shows celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled album.

Peter Cox and Richard Drummie have also revealed that they will be performing with a live orchestra to make the occasion even more special.

Their first single 'We Close Our Eyes' reached number five in the UK charts and was a Top 10 hit in the US.

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They continued to enjoy their success with another three UK top 20 singles: Call Me, Goodbye Girl and Don't Look Down.


Go West's self titled album sold two million copies worldwide and stayed on the UK chart for 83 weeks.

This secured their glory as one of the best song-writing partnerships to come from the 1980s.

In 1986 they won the BRIT Award for 'Best British Newcomer' - which is the awards that's decided by the public.

Off the back of their smash debut album, they also hit the big time with further chart singles across the globe.

Their track King of Wishful Thinking was picked up by the producers of Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts in 1990.

It then went on to sell 10 million copies thanks to the rom com.

The track also received ASCAP Awards in 1991 and 1992 as one of the most played songs on the radio in America.

Another hugely successful track Faithful which came from the album Indian Summer also scooped BMI Awards in 1992 and 1993.

Fans will have to wait until next year to see the duo in action, with their shows taking place in May 2025.

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They will be playing at Manchester Bridgewater Hall on May 2, Birmingham Symphony Hall on May 4 before finishing their tour at the London Palladium on May 8.

The performances will feature songs from their Go West album as well as other fan favourites.

They will be supported by fellow 80s stars Johnny Hates Jazz.

They will be playing in London, Manchester and Birmingham
They will be playing in London, Manchester and BirminghamCredit: Getty
The band has scooped BRIT awards and enjoyed massive chart success throughout their career
The band has scooped BRIT awards and enjoyed massive chart success throughout their careerCredit: Redferns

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