Colin Clarke, musician with a Welsh connection!

Colin Clarke

His most affluent period was the 1984 to 1985 synth pop revolution during which he scored a number one hit with his synthesised backing track for 'You spin me round (like a record).

Connection: Colin Clarke was born in England but moved into Wales at a very young age. He considers his Welsh connection to be a strong one and is fluent in the Welsh language.

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comment by:andyviking
Clarke became a regular with many 1980's bands including Soft Cell, Duran Duran and The Human League.

comment by:andyviking
Colin clarke was, in 1987, rumoured to be having an affair with Joanne Catherall, one of the female singers in "The Human League". Clarke had worked with the band when writing the hit songs "Don't you want me baby" and "Human". Colin denied these rumours although Catherall declined to comment. The story never made the headlines due to Clarke not being a recognizable celebrity name. Details of the affair are not clear. Clarke remarried his ex-wife, Janine in 1988.