T'Pau facts for kids
T'Pau is a popular English pop-rock band. They started in Shrewsbury, England, in 1986. The band's lead singer is Carol Decker. T'Pau became famous for several songs that reached the top 40 charts in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Some of their biggest hits include "Heart and Soul," "China in Your Hand," and "Valentine."
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The Band's Beginning
T'Pau was formed in 1986. The original members included Carol Decker (vocals), Ron Rogers (guitar), Michael Chetwood (keyboards), Paul Jackson (bass), and Gary Mazziotti (drums). They quickly started writing and performing their own music.
Early Success with "Heart and Soul"
Their first big hit song was the pop-rock ballad "Heart and Soul." It came out in 1987. At first, this song did not do very well on the music charts in the UK. However, things changed when the song was used in a TV advertisement for Pepe Jeans in the United States. After the ad, "Heart and Soul" became a huge hit in the US, reaching number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This success in America then helped the song become popular back in the UK as well.
First Album: Bridge of Spies
T'Pau's first album was called Bridge of Spies. In the USA, it was simply known as TPau. This album was a massive success in the United Kingdom. It reached number 1 on the UK album charts. It also sold so many copies that it earned "quadruple platinum" status. This means it sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK alone!
Other Popular Songs
After "Heart and Soul," T'Pau continued to release successful songs. "China in Your Hand" became another one of their most famous tracks. It showed off Carol Decker's powerful voice and the band's unique pop-rock sound. "Valentine" was also a well-loved song by their fans.
T'Pau Today
Even though the band had their biggest hits in the 1980s, T'Pau, with Carol Decker, still performs today. They continue to share their classic songs with fans and sometimes release new music.
