Living in a Box facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Living in a Box
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| Origin | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | Blue-eyed soul, Sophisti-pop, Synthpop, New Wave |
| Years active | 1985–1990 |
| Labels | Chrysalis Records |
| Members | Richard Darbyshire Marcus Vere Anthony Critchlow |
Living in a Box was a popular pop band from England in the 1980s. They became famous for their very first song, called "Living in a Box." This song was produced by Richard James Burgess and became a big hit. The band was known for their unique sound, which mixed different styles of music like blue-eyed soul and synthpop.
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Meet the Band Members
The band Living in a Box had three main members:
- Richard Darbyshire (born March 8, 1960, in Stockport, Cheshire, England) was the lead singer and played the guitar.
- Marcus Charles Vere (born January 29, 1962) played the Synthesizers, which are electronic keyboards that can make many different sounds.
- Anthony "Tich" Critchlow (born December 15, 1960) played the drums, keeping the beat for the band's songs.
Their Music: Singles and Albums
Living in a Box released several popular songs, called singles, and also full music collections, known as albums.
Hit Singles
Here are some of the singles that Living in a Box released. The table shows how well they did on music charts in different countries.
| Year | Song | UK Singles | US Hot 100 | US R&B | US Dance | Canada Singles | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | "Living in a Box" | 5 | 17 | 74 | 6 | 18 | Living in a Box |
| "Scales of Justice" | 30 | - | - | - | - | ||
| "So the Story Goes" | 34 | 81 | - | - | - | ||
| 1988 | "Love Is the Art" | 45 | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 | "Blow the House Down" | 10 | - | - | - | - | Gatecrashing |
| "Gatecrashing" | 36 | - | - | - | - | ||
| "Room in Your Heart" | 5 | - | - | - | - | ||
| "Different Air" | 37 | - | - | - | - |
Studio Albums
The band released two studio albums during their time together:
- Living In A Box (1987): This was their first album and reached number 25 on the UK Albums Chart and number 89 in the US.
- Gatecrashing (1989): Their second album, which reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart.
Compilation Albums
After the band stopped making new music, some collections of their best songs were released:
- The Best of Living in a Box (1999)
- The Very Best of Living in a Box (2003)
See also
In Spanish: Living in a Box para niños
