In 1989 singer Clive Young scored his one and only top 40 hit in Australia with the song 'Something Special'. The single only climbed as high as #39 but did spend 17 weeks in the top 100 overall. I purchased the vinyl 45 originally and then later bought the CD compilation 'Hits Of '89 Vol.2' which included 'Something Special' in its tracklist.I haven't been able to uncover much information on Clive Young the singer (not to be confused with Clive Young the author), but there are a number of songwriting credits in his name, including a song called 'Last Man Standing' recorded by country artist Adam Brand. He has also written songs with vocalist Anita Spring and co-wrote the Brielle Davis track 'Serial Thriller' (with Chrissie Amphlett). I've also come across the name Clive Young in connection with producing singe Gina G's 2005 CD 'Get Up & Dance'.
If anyone out there can offer some info. regards Clive Young's career pre. or post 'Something Special' I'd really appreciate it :)
STOP PRESS: Clive Young the author has kindly posted a comment related to correspondence he had with Clive Young the singer back in the 90s - many thanks for the info Clive. Clive Young the author now runs an ultracool website at the following address:http://www.cliveyoung.com/
The quest for more info on Clive Young the singer continues...
Note: A big thanks to blog reader Garry who played with Clive Young in a band back in the 80s and has provided some additional info. on Clive's background during this period. Please see comment below.In the meantime have a look at the promo video here:
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