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Fact #156396

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Short story:

The Proclaimers enter the UK singles chart for the first time with Letter From America, which will peak at No3.

Full article:

Charlie Reid (Proclaimers) : Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners gave us money for our studio time. We stayed with Kevin in Birmingham. He was putting our name about. We were so introverted, it was a massive help.

Kevin Rowland (Dexys Midnight Runners) : It was just obvious they had talent. Great singing and conviction. They had everything. Initially people suggested that they didn't look ‘right’.

Craig Reid (Proclaimers) : There was definitely something about making it on our own terms. Charlie and I had been playing music since we were 13. We just decided to wear the specs and the same hair, and they could shove it!

Something I admired about Kevin was he was prepared to go against the norm, or tear up a winning formula. He knew he could do something better and wasn't afraid to change it.
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