2.3K likes. There is at least three bands / artists called Loose Ends. Loose Ends was a successful British R&B band that had several urban contemporary hits. 1. Unsubscribe * Email Address. Lucas, Ange and Gav rockin out at a venue near you. Loose Ends continues to perform as 'Loose Ends' since the 1990 album Look How Long which was produced, composed and written by Carl McIntosh which came out on Virgin Records. One of the top British dance and … ", The group's line-up changed in 1990[1] due to differences in its proposed musical direction, with Eugene and Nichol wanting to maintain the group's sound and McIntosh wanting to be more experimental, by working with hip hop guru's and funkier beats. 16 with the single "Magic Touch" in the same year. "Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)" is featured in the popular video game Grand Theft Auto IV's fictional Soul/R&B radio station The Vibe 98.8. 1 on the US Billboard R&B chart, making Loose Ends the first black British band ever to top that chart. "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. [3] The disc was produced in the US, as was their 1986 hit "Slow Down" (later used as the theme music for MuchMusic's Soul in The City program). Look How Long[1] turned out to be the final studio album released under the Loose Ends name, and featured their final hit single, "Don't Be A Fool" (1990). [5], For the American singer named Linda Carriere, see, "Carl McIntosh / Loose Ends (2014) – Soulinterviews.com – The Home of Soul Interviews", Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Loose_Ends_(band)&oldid=987654243, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. McIntosh continued with new vocalists for a few years. Carl McIntosh, the original and sole copyright owner of the name, continues to perform under the name 'Loose Ends'. Think Beatles, Stones, CCR, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Talking Heads, … Een gezellige 6-koppige classic rock coverband met een gevarieerd en verrassend programma. He has since produced several artists' work, most notably that of Caron Wheeler, Ruth Joy and Kwesi.[1]. They also appeared in the music video for the track. [1] The latter two left the group in 1989 due to poor progression and since their departure the newer Loose Ends sound has gained higher chart positions globally and a wider fan base in the R&B genre through Carl McIntosh. In 1998, the group reunited to appear on a single by Pete Rock called "Take Your Time". We love high-energy, good-time music that will make you want to dance and sing. Loose Ends was a successful British R&B band that had several urban contemporary hits.The trio was formed in London in 1980, initially comprising vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh, vocalist Jane Eugene, and keyboard player, Steve Nichol. Past members, Eugene and Nichol were replaced with new members, including vocalists Sunay Suleyman and Linda Carrière. Nichol went on to tour with The Jam in 1982 as a trumpet, trombone and keyboard player. Profile: Formed in London, 1980, as a trio: guitarist and vocalist Carl McIntosh, vocalist Jane Eugene and keyboardist Steve Nichol. At this time, they also arranged and played on a number of tracks from Five Star's debut album including the single "Let Me Be The One" which reached number two in the same listings later in 1986. Subsequent falling sales saw the threesome notch up their final transatlantic hit in 1988 with "Watching You (Watching Me). [2], The group was founded by Steve Nichol after he left the London Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 122 likes. [2] McIntosh himself went on to work behind the recording desk following the group's peak popularity, but the new trio soon disbanded. Loose Ends. Loose Ends. [2] The trio changed its name to Loose Ends in 1983 and continued to record for Virgin. The Loose Ends is a DC-area roots rock band that plays Rock, R&B, Rockabilly and Alt-Country. The latter two left the group in 1989, due to musical differences. Uitstapjes naar andere stijlen worden... Jump to. Loose Ends, The offical Soul Band from London UK. This page was last edited on 8 November 2020, at 12:54. Loose Ends. "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released. They achieved their first success with "Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)" in 1985, which reached No. [3] "Hangin' on a String" also reached No. The trio was formed in London in 1980, initially comprising vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh, vocalist Jane Eugene, and keyboard player, Steve Nichol. The Loose Ends is a DC-area roots rock band that plays Rock, R&B, Rockabilly and Alt-Country. They were distributed in the United States by MCA Records. Loose Loose. Eugene and Nichol decided to leave, and were replaced by Linda Carriere and Sunay Suleyman. The group was originally called Loose End, and signed with Virgin Records in 1981. [2] Their debut material was written for them by Chris Amoo and Eddie Amoo, who had achieved UK Singles Chart success of their own in the 1970s, with their group The Real Thing. 341 likes. Jump to. [4] They reached No. Toggle navigation Subscribe Unsubscribe. A future soul collective from middle america: comprised of musicians and artists interested in the blending of different styles and genres. 13 in the UK chart.