Mel & Kim

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English sisters born by British and Jamaican parents in London.
Started as dancers and were scouted in London Nightclubs, and landed a contract with Supreme Records. The duo got the producerteam Stock, Aitken & Waterman to produce their work.
The single "Showing Out (Get Fresh at the Weekend)" became their breaktrough.

Melanie Susan Appleby, born on July 11, 1966, died on January 18, 1990, of pneumonia after succumbing to spinal cancer.

Kim Appleby singer and songwriter born 1961 in London. Started going solo during the 90's, after Mel's all to early death.
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Albums

F.L.M.

(26 versions)
Supreme Records (3) 1987

Singles & EPs

Showing Out

(34 versions)
Blow Up 1986

Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)

(7")
Liberation Records 1986

Suzy* / Mel & Kim - Can't Live Without Your Love / Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend) (12", RE)

Atlantic, 12" Atlantic Oldies Series 1986

I'm The One Who Really Loves You

(3 versions)
Atlantic 1987

F.L.M.

(22 versions)
Supreme Records (3) 1987

Respectable

(7", Single)
Atlantic 1987

More Than Words Can Say

(7", Promo)
Mega Records 1987

Mel & Kim

(7", EP)
AMIGA 1987

That's The Way It Is

(33 versions)
Supreme Records (3) 1988

Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend) / Respectable (Club Mix)

(12", Maxi)
Old Gold (2) 1989

Megamix: Ninety!

(8 versions)
Blow Up 1990

Compilations

Greatest Hits

(Cass, Comp)
Telstar 1987

The 12" Tape

(Cass, Comp)
Liberation Records 1988

Something Special

(2 versions)
Mega Records 1989

The Best Of

(CD, Album)
Disky 1996

That's The Way It Is - The Best Of

(CD, Comp)
EMI Gold, EMI Gold 2001

F.L.M.

(CD, Comp)
Pure Gold 2002

Videos

F.L.M. & Respectable

(VHS, PAL)
Wienerworld 1987

Miscellaneous

Nicole Moudaber vs. Mel & Kim - Get Fresh (4xFile, MP3, 320)

Nocturnal Groove 2008
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Reviews & Discussion

Review by Crijevo Mar 15, 2007 (edited over 5 years ago)
I wonder what would have become of these two cuties if only they survived both as a duo and Mel's horiffic desease. Basically most of the 1988's sensations are either forgotten or trying hard these days to look younger and hotter for a desperate slice of pop-success... But back in those pop-times of brainwashing Stock-Aitken-Waterman production domination, Mel & Kim's two similar hits, 'Respectable' and 'Showing Out' did stand out with a difference for they were at least not as nutrasweet as Kylie or Tiffany or (dear God) - Debbie Gibson. Mel & Kim had style and grace, the only problem is they were just too much one-hit wonders. 'Respectable' however still sounds better than most of the pop-crap you wish to hear onwards. A charming House music attempt. Dance and remember.
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