Mel And Kim
Real Name:
Melanie Susan Appleby and Kim Appleby
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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.
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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Discography
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| The Monarch Number One Collection - Cassette Two (Cass, Comp) | Respectable | Telstar | 1989 | |
| Ultimix 33 (CD, Promo) | Whatever It Is | Ultimix | 1990 | |
| The 80's Collection 1988 (2xCD) | That's The Way It Is | Time Life Music | 1994 | |
| Absolute Party Party (CD, Comp) | Respectable | Music For Pleasure, EMI Records | 1996 | |
| Eighties Pop (Remixed) (CD, Comp) | Respectable (Club Mix) | EMI Gold | 2001 | |
| Planet Earth 80s Pop Classics (CD, Comp) | Respectable | EMI | 2001 | |
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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.
