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British post punk duo best known for their hit Sweet Dreams. They have won various musical awards and were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. Their name comes from a pedagogigcal exercise system. Clem Burke previously played for Blondie. Covered Sam and Dave. Performed the soundtrack to the theatrical adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984. Recorded with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Stevie Wonder, and lead vocalist Annie Lennox dueting with Aretha Franklin and Elvis Costello. David Stewart collaborated with Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. Performed at a tribute concert honoring The Beatles. Their album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) went gold.Touch went platinum. Revenge went gold. Peace also went gold. Their greatest hits went triple platinum. Several other hits during the eighties including Here Comes the Rain Again and Would I Lie to You?.
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New wave
Post punk