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The Beat (band)

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Also known asThe English Beat
OriginBirmingham, England
Genres2 Tone, ska, New Wave
Years active1978 � 1983, 2003, 2005 � present
LabelsGo Feet, 2 Tone, London, Sire, I.R.S., EMI, A&M, Chrysalis
Associated actsRanking Roger, Pato Banton, General Public, Fine Young Cannibals, The International Beat, Special Beat
MembersThe Beat (UK)
Ranking Roger*
Everett Morton*
Mickey Billingham
Ranking Junior
Steve Harper
Simeon Murray
Andy Pearson
The English Beat (US)
Dave Wakeling*
Rhythmm Epkins
Wayne Lothian
Antonee First Class
Raynier Jacildo
Matt Morrish
Former membersAndy Cox*
David Steele*
Saxa*
Wesley Magoogan
Dave Blockhead

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The Beat (known in North America as The English Beat) are a 2 Tone ska revival band founded in England in 1978. Their songs fuse ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock, and their lyrics deal with themes of love, unity and sociopolitical topics.

The Beat, consisting of Dave Wakeling (vocals, guitar), Ranking Roger (vocals), Andy Cox (guitar), David Steele (bass), Everett Morton (drums), and Saxa (saxophone), released three studio albums in the early 1980s: I Just Can't Stop It (1980), Wha'ppen? (1981) and Special Beat Service (1982), and a string of singles, including "Mirror in the Bathroom", "Too Nice To Talk To", "Can't Get Used To Losing You", "Hands off She's Mine" and "All Out To Get You".

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"Take My Breath Away" From Top Gun. Preformed by The Beat Street Band. I actually like this version of the song, even if it wasn't the version that was sung in the movie. Hope you guys like it...
4.27 min. | 4.93 user rating		 Its A Great Day- The Fresh Beat Band Sorry for the bad quality. I record it with my camera so it came out like this. I hope the bad quality won't be much of a bother to you and I apologize in advance.
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Cheeky chappy Olly Murs became Real Radio's latest Band in the Boardroom to perform a selection of his newest hits including new single Heart Skips a Beat. Here he performs an acoustic version of Heart Skips a Beat. Get more at www.realradio.co.uk
3.60 min. | 4.94 user rating		 The first single of Lmfao new album : SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you want, for more LMFAO! Also thanks for 300000 views and hitting 1000 likes!!! When you say SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING just ROCK THE BEAT!!!
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1.27 min. | 3.84 user rating		 * THIS VIDEO IS FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, SO PLEASE WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE AND SUBJECT MATTER WHEN POSTING COMMENTS. THEY WILL BE REMOVED IF INAPPROPRIATE.* *THANKS AND ENJOY!! :D The Fresh Beat Band performed live today (4/24/10) at the Festival of Books at UCLA. They were awesome! I think I enjoyed it more than my kids. This song is "We Had a Great Day" - their closing song
2.45 min. | 4.22 user rating		 Song: Danger Zone From the Movie: Top Gun Played by: The Beat Street Band Pictures Featuring: The F-14 Tomcat Made this as a Top Gun fan tribute. Hope you guys Enjoy it.
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Studio albums :
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
UK
 NZ
 NOR
 SWE
 US
1980 'I Just Can't Stop It' 3 30 30
142
1981 'Wha'ppen?' 3 20
28 126
1982 'Special Beat Service' 21 50
39
"-" denotes releases that did not chart

Compilation albums :
Year Album details Peak positions Certifications
(sales threshold)
UK
 NZ
 US
1983 'What Is Beat?' 10 14
1996 'B.P.M. The Very Best of the Beat' 13
2000 'Beat This The Best of the Beat'
2006 'The Platinum Collection'
2008 'You Just Can't Beat It: The Best of the Beat'
"-" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles :
Year Single Peak chart positions Album
UK
 NZ
 NL
 US Dance
1979 "Tears of a Clown" 6
I Just Can't Stop It
1980 "Hands Off...She's Mine" 9
41 22
"Mirror in the Bathroom" 4
"Best Friend" 22
"Twist & Crawl"
"Too Nice to Talk To" 7
Non-album song
1981 "Drowning"/"All Out To Get You" (Double A-side) 22
Wha'ppen?
"Doors of Your Heart" 33
"Hit It (Auto Erotic)" 70
Non-album song
1982 "Save It for Later" 47
58 Special Beat Service
"Jeanette" 45
"I Confess" 54
34
1983 "Can't Get Used to Losing You" 3 47 12
What is Beat?
"Ackee 1-2-3" 54
1996 "Mirror in the Bathroom" (remix) 44
The Very Best of the Beat
"-" denotes releases that did not chart

The Beat

Studio albumsI Just Can't Stop It * Wha'ppen? * Special Beat Service
CompilationsWhat Is Beat? * The Beat Goes On * B.P.M. The Very Best of the Beat * Beat This! The Best of the Beat * The Platinum Collection * You Just Can't Beat It: The Best of the Beat
Singles"Tears of a Clown" * "Hands Off...She's Mine" * "Mirror in the Bathroom" * "Best Friend" * "Twist & Crawl" * "Too Nice to Talk To" * "Drowning"/"All Out To Get You" * "Doors of Your Heart" * "Hit It (Auto Erotic)" * "Save It for Later" * "Jeanette" * "I Confess" * "Can't Get Used to Losing You" * "Ackee 1-2-3" * "Mirror in the Bathroom (Remix)"
VideosDance Craze * Video Collection * Live * The Beat In Concert at the Royal Festival Hall
Related articles2 Tone * Ska * New Wave music



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