Lover Speaks

If Annie Lennox hadn’t covered the Fan Speaks’ “FORGET ABOUT I REALLY LIKE Yous,” the music group could’ve become another forgotten Uk new wave action in the ’80s. The Fan Speaks became a member of the set of one-hit miracles due mainly to record-label indifference; the general public didn’t listen to anything beyond the group’s self-titled 1986 debut. David Freeman (vocals) created the Enthusiast Speaks in 1985 with Joseph Hughes (arranger, composer). Freeman and Hughes experienced previously been mixed up in punk clothing the Flys. A demonstration tape from your Enthusiast Speaks was delivered to Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics; following the cassette was forwarded to maker Jimmy Iovine, the music group was authorized to A&M Information in 1986. Iovine created the group’s eponymous 1st recording, an LP highlighted by Freeman’s wealthy, soulful croon. “FORGET ABOUT I REALLY LIKE Yous” got at quantity 58 within the U.K. graphs, and the Enthusiast Speaks toured using the Eurythmics. The Enthusiast Speaks recorded another album, THE BEST Lie; nevertheless, A&M Information refused release a it. In 1988, the Enthusiast Speaks split. Freeman after that pursued a single career, recording several solo albums within the ’90s. In 1995, Annie Lennox created an effective remake of “FORGET ABOUT I REALLY LIKE Yous” on her behalf Medusa album.