Limahl
Christopher Hamill (born December 19, 1958) in Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire… Read Full Bio ↴Christopher Hamill (born December 19, 1958) in Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, better known by his stage name Limahl, was the lead singer of the 1980s pop band Kajagoogoo and subsequently enjoyed a solo career.
He adopted his stage name (an anagram of his surname) at the time he was recruited by the existing members of Kajagoogoo. An advert was placed in a music magazine asking for a 'front man who could sing and look good'. Soon after he had joined, the group released their first single "Too Shy" which went to number one in the UK charts and the top five on the Billboard Hot 100.
However, Limahl never enjoyed good relationships with the rest of the band, and later in 1983, the others in the band fired him after an acrimonious dispute. Defenders of Limahl claim that the band struggled with fame and Limahl's popularity was proving too much of a diversion from the music. Limahl accused the others of being jealous and told the press that "I've been betrayed!" and that "I was sacked for making them a success."
After leaving the band, Limahl launched a solo career, achieving hits with "Only For Love" and the title theme to the film The NeverEnding Story. He hit hard times after 1984, although he could enjoy a sense of schadenfreude from the low profile of Kajagoogoo after he had left. In the late 1980s, he was photographed coming out of a job centre. The pictures were published in a Sunday newspaper, highlighting a story of how the once mighty can fall.
When the boom for 80s nostalgia began, Limahl began to wear an orange wig identical to his original Kajagoogoo hairstyle and started playing gigs, performing the hits he had with the band and by himself. His willingness to send himself and the whole era up gained him plenty of respect, and other declined acts of the 1980s followed him back on to the stage.
In 2004, Limahl took part as a contender in musical reality show Comeback on German TV (Pro7). A year later, he appeared in a similar UK show Hit Me Baby One More Time (ITV).
Limahl shared a flat with disc jockey Paul Gambaccini during his heyday, leading to rumours in the tabloid press that the two were lovers, a claim which both denied.
Some more great links to mention here:
http://www.myspace.com/limahl
He adopted his stage name (an anagram of his surname) at the time he was recruited by the existing members of Kajagoogoo. An advert was placed in a music magazine asking for a 'front man who could sing and look good'. Soon after he had joined, the group released their first single "Too Shy" which went to number one in the UK charts and the top five on the Billboard Hot 100.
However, Limahl never enjoyed good relationships with the rest of the band, and later in 1983, the others in the band fired him after an acrimonious dispute. Defenders of Limahl claim that the band struggled with fame and Limahl's popularity was proving too much of a diversion from the music. Limahl accused the others of being jealous and told the press that "I've been betrayed!" and that "I was sacked for making them a success."
After leaving the band, Limahl launched a solo career, achieving hits with "Only For Love" and the title theme to the film The NeverEnding Story. He hit hard times after 1984, although he could enjoy a sense of schadenfreude from the low profile of Kajagoogoo after he had left. In the late 1980s, he was photographed coming out of a job centre. The pictures were published in a Sunday newspaper, highlighting a story of how the once mighty can fall.
When the boom for 80s nostalgia began, Limahl began to wear an orange wig identical to his original Kajagoogoo hairstyle and started playing gigs, performing the hits he had with the band and by himself. His willingness to send himself and the whole era up gained him plenty of respect, and other declined acts of the 1980s followed him back on to the stage.
In 2004, Limahl took part as a contender in musical reality show Comeback on German TV (Pro7). A year later, he appeared in a similar UK show Hit Me Baby One More Time (ITV).
Limahl shared a flat with disc jockey Paul Gambaccini during his heyday, leading to rumours in the tabloid press that the two were lovers, a claim which both denied.
Some more great links to mention here:
http://www.myspace.com/limahl
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Limahl Lyrics
01 Neverending Story Turn around, look at what you see In her face, the…
12-limahl _ NEVER ENDING STORY Turn around Look at what you see... In her face The mirro…
A Neverending Story Turn around, look at what you see In her face, the…
Big Apple See my face you know where I've been Walking in jungle Cruis…
BSO Neverending story Turn around, look at what you see In her face, the…
Colour All My Days Every now and then there comes a time To say a…
Don't Send For Me Can't pretend I dind't know Your display was quite a show …
Don't Suppose Don't suppose I should ask any questions, Don't suppose I s…
For My Heart's Sake With music playing softly and lights burning low It's easy …
Hang On Now (VERSE 1) No sooner than I turn my back and then It?s…
I Was A Fool I open my eyes to find you're not there And quickly…
Inside To Outside (VERSE 1) Is it your alluring way? Could you always drown th…
LA HISTORIA INTERMINABLE Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of…
Limahl-Neverending Story Turn around, look at what you see In her face, the…
Lion's Mouth Take away my prime from the mouth of the lion Savage…
Lost In Love Take one day out of time Don't be hasty, don't be…
Love In Your Eyes Is it your alluring way Could you always drown the fire? Kee…
Love Is Blind (INTRO) Love is blind Blind is love (VERSE 1) I?ve played t…
Love Will Tear The Soul Learning of the truth is never easy But you must get…
Maybe This Time (INTRO) How many times do we have to fight Again? (This …
Never Ending Story Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of…
Never Ending Story (Dub Mix 12 Turn around Look at what you see... In her face The mirro…
Never Ending Story 2 Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of…
Neverending Story Turn around, look at what you see... In her face, the…
Neverending Story (aus "Die u Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror o…
Neverending Story (Rerecorded Version) Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of…
Neverending Stroy Turn around, look at what you see In her face, the…
Never_Ending_Story Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of…
Oh Girl I would like to talk with you oh girl Only for…
Oh to Be Ah Pick and choose, the things you wear Feel free to look…
Only for Love If that's your problem don't let it show You will find…
Ooh To Be Ah Pick and choose The things you wear Feel free to look around…
Rhythm of Love People of the world united as one Through the power of…
Shock Only the slightest touch of you Will send the passion rushi…
Shouldn't Do That (VERSE 1) There is a time for everyone But this ain't the…
So Far so Good It only seems like yesterday She walked out on me with…
Someone Else I have to torn my heart in two Though I live…
Tar Beach Living in the city can be tough on you. Got to…
That Special Something There are reasons to think we've grown apart To tell the…
The Lion's Mouth Take away my prime from the mouth of the lion Savage…
The Lions Mouth Take away my prime from the mouth of the lion Savage…
The Never Endind Story Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror of…
The NeverEnding Story Turn around Look at what you see In her face The mirror o…
The Neverending Story. Turn around, look at what you see In her face, the…
The Waiting Game Meet me at the usual place Fleeting moments for imposing cu…
Tonight Will Be The Night There is something between you and me Show me show me…
Too Much Trouble You've been gone for a little while. I've noticed there's a…
Too Much Trouble (You've Been You've been gone for a little while I've noticed there's a…
Too Shy Time Tongue-tied or short of breath, don't even try Try…
Too Shy '92 Tongue tied or short of breath, don?t even try Try…
Turn Your Back On Me Loved you like no other I loved you like a brother What…
Working Out If there is ever a moment to be taken shy It's…
Your Love Is it your alluring way Could you always drown the fire? Kee…