The Communards

This article is about the pop group. For the 19th century French political activists after which they were named, see Communards.
Not to be confused with The Commodores.

The Communards
The Communards in 1986.
L-R: Somerville and Coles
Background information
OriginLondon, United Kingdom
Genres
Years active1985–1988
LabelLondon
Past members

The Communards were a British synth-pop duo formed in London in 1985. They consisted of Scottish singer Jimmy Somerville and English musician Richard Coles. They are best known for their cover versions of "Don't Leave Me This Way", originally recorded by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes featuring Teddy Pendergrass, and of the Jackson 5's "Never Can Say Goodbye".

The name Communards refers to the revolutionaries of the 1871 Paris Commune.

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