Marcel King ( 1958 - 1995) is best known as the lead singer of Sweet Sensat… Read Full Bio ↴Marcel King ( 1958 - 1995) is best known as the lead singer of Sweet Sensation : an eight piece British soul group who had some success between 1974 and 1977. Cast very much in the then-popular mould of the Philly sound, they broke through in 1974 following an appearance on the UK television talent show New Faces .They are best known for their 1974 #1 UK hit, "Sad Sweet Dreamer".
Under the guidance of panellist Tony Hatch the band signed to Pye Records. The debut single "Snow Train" failed to reach the charts, but the follow up "Sad Sweet Dreamer" was a UK number one single in September 1974, also reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following spring. The follow up "Purely by Coincidence" reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1975. Both songs were written by David Parton.
Follow-up singles "Hide Away from The Sun", "Mr Cool", "Sweet Regrets" and "Mail Train" all failed to make the charts over the next couple of years. In 1977 the band participated in A Song For Europe in an attempt to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. Their song "You're My Sweet Sensation" ended in eighth place. Subsequently, they were then dropped by Pye and disbanded shortly after.
Marcel King, tried to resurrect a solo career in 1985 and with Donald Johnson from A Certain Ratio and Bernard Sumner of New Order, he recorded "Reach For Love" in 1991 on Factory Records without commercial success, despite a pin-sharp Mark Kamins remix of the lead track. The song was later hailed by the Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder as the best Factory release he had heard.
He died of a brain haemorrhage on 5 October 1995 at the age of 38. The tragedy deepened two years later when his son Zeus, 19, was shot dead in an outbreak of gang warfare in South Manchester.[
Under the guidance of panellist Tony Hatch the band signed to Pye Records. The debut single "Snow Train" failed to reach the charts, but the follow up "Sad Sweet Dreamer" was a UK number one single in September 1974, also reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following spring. The follow up "Purely by Coincidence" reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1975. Both songs were written by David Parton.
Follow-up singles "Hide Away from The Sun", "Mr Cool", "Sweet Regrets" and "Mail Train" all failed to make the charts over the next couple of years. In 1977 the band participated in A Song For Europe in an attempt to represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest. Their song "You're My Sweet Sensation" ended in eighth place. Subsequently, they were then dropped by Pye and disbanded shortly after.
Marcel King, tried to resurrect a solo career in 1985 and with Donald Johnson from A Certain Ratio and Bernard Sumner of New Order, he recorded "Reach For Love" in 1991 on Factory Records without commercial success, despite a pin-sharp Mark Kamins remix of the lead track. The song was later hailed by the Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder as the best Factory release he had heard.
He died of a brain haemorrhage on 5 October 1995 at the age of 38. The tragedy deepened two years later when his son Zeus, 19, was shot dead in an outbreak of gang warfare in South Manchester.[
Keep On Dancing
Marcel King Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Keep On Dancing' by these artists:
(90`s eurodance) DJ BOBO Now give me a beat Dance sweat move your body Jump…
Alvin Cash There's a place right across town, whenever you're ready Whe…
Alyssa Rubino When u feel the weight of the world* Hold on tight When…
AVAION Don't hold me back, of letting go Of all the fears…
Bay City Rollers Keep on dancing, Keep on doin' the jerk. Shake it, shake it,…
Cardinal Point Keep on singing Keep on singing Keep on singing, yeah, all…
Cats on Trees Day one you're locking the door Baby the roof is on…
Chris Rea I got a friend who loves the music He got a…
Coolio Mpaka yanafika kwako, leo unasema hunitaki Pole, pole, pole…
DJ Antoine Something happens when they play our favourite song See the …
DJ Antoine & Mad Mark Something happens when they play our favourite song See the…
DJ Antoine & Mad Mark feat. Jade Novah Something happens when they play out the right song See the…
Dj Bo Bo Now give me a beat Dance sweat move your body Jump…
DJ BoBo Now give me a beat Dance sweat move your body Jump around…
Doctor P Keep on dancin' ooh, looks all good yeah keep on dancing, co…
Gary's Gang OohÆ ah OohÆ ah OohÆ ah…
Gentrys The I keep on dancin' (keep on) Keep on doin' the jerk…
Glitzch Caught up in all these games Same fools rolling dice It's th…
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters Keep on dancing Til your feet get sore Keep on dancing Til y…
Hudson Thames Hey! Ay ay ay! Hey! Uuh uh uh uh. So many people, so little…
Incognito Keep On Dancing We ain't got time to waste, We ain't gonna…
J. Red (The Nephew) Red flags surround me The situations dire So I hide away the…
Jade 4U Keep on dancing Keep on dancing, the night away Keep on da…
John De Sohn feat. Mack Storm in my eyes Sun in my face Breaking down the morning…
Karen June Lawrence Dancing, Dancing Is this the life of the party That we like…
Marvin Gaye I used to go out to parties, and stand around 'Cause…
Marvin Gaye Parov Stelar I used to go out to parties, and stand around 'Cause…
Oh Wonder I'm at my birthday party by myself I only got one…
Parov Stelar I used to go out to parties, and stand around 'Cause…
Parov Stelar & Marvin Gaye I used to go out to parties, and stand around 'Cause…
PAROV STELAR FEAT MARVIN GAYE I used to go out to parties, and stand around 'Cause…
Parov Stelar Marvin Gaye I used to go out to parties, and stand around 'Cause…
Ronettes [The] Little girl you know that I've been watchin' you Tryin' har…
The Gentrys I keep on dancin' (keep on) Keep on doin' the jerk…
The Jackson 5 Baby, baby listen to me There is something you have to…
The Ronettes Little girl you know that I've been watchin' you Tryin' har…
Various Artists なんでもかんでもみんな おどりをおどっているよ おなべの中からボワッと インチキおじさん登場 いつだってわすれない エジ…
VIGORMAN この身が滅びたって平気 でもただその時を waitin' しててもつまらないだから今を 踊り狂うように生きるよ Yea…
We Are The City I went outside, a beating in my head And I kept…
X-Wife You′ve now met the boys And now met the girls You now…
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Tim Furnier
I recently discovered Sweet Sensation and fell in love with their two big hits. I keep listening to them over and over. I would love to hear the whole album.
This is okay. Marcel's voice has matured here. I wonder if he can still sing the old songs.
It's really sad what happened to him. He was an unrealized talent.
Rosemary Pryce
Love This track!
LifeWorks, ndh enterprises,llc.
I know live for your love is a major UK hit but I was at the hicendia when they taped for the show live track on Granada television. rest I glory Marcel, and brother zeus (RIP).💋💗❤️💓💔💖💕👄✝️
LifeWorks, ndh enterprises,llc.
the handsomest brother from Manchester and there will be more story about you Mr. Marcel.
nikel boy
Very very marcel king
Scott AKA #Numba1Heathen
Never heard his solo recordings.
LifeWorks, ndh enterprises,llc.
your documentary will be released very soon but I need permission from his family.
Remayo King
Hey! Marcel's nephew here. His family would love a documentary.. Can we make this happen?
Artful Dodger
Well was it done Caz l would love to see it
kat 🦄
documentary? can you share a little bit more info about it? :0