Smalltown Boy was the first time anyone heard the voice of Jimmy Somerville; the voice of anangel. When Jimmy Somerville first appeared on TV nobody could believe the voice came fromthis tough, little, feisty Glaswegian who was always punching above his weight. Making themessage as important as the music was Jimmy's aim, yet fame was a burden that he's still tryingto unload; but he succeeded in three careers: as lead singer with Bronski Beat, then with TheCommunards, and up to the present time as a solo artist. This compilation charts Jimmy's musicfrom agit prop to songs of love lost and found to raging, horny disco.* A comprehensive collection spanning all three of Somerville's creative guises across a 25-yearperiod.* Contains ten Top-20 singles and a host of album tracks and popular remixes.* Artwork and track-listing created with the advice and approval of Jimmy Somerville.* Sleevenotes written by renowned press officer Eugene Manzi, featuring an exclusive interviewwith Jimmy Somerville himself.
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