''Garage Classical'' is a

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by British

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with Katie Chatburn and the Ignition Orchestra, released on 18 October 2019, on the Since 93 label. The album contains

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covers of classic

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tracks and features appearances from

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Lily Allen Lily Rose Beatrice Allen (born 2 May 1985) is an English singer-songwriter and actress. She is the daughter of actor Keith Allen and film producer Alison Owen. Her music career began in 2005 when she made some of her vocal recordings publi ...

Emeli Sandé Adele Emily Sandé, ( ; born 10 March 1987), known professionally as Emeli Sandé, is a Scottish singer and songwriter. Born in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, and raised in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, by an English mother and a Zambian fathe ...

, Gabrielle,

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and more. The album was preceded by the release of two promotional singles, " Moving Too Fast" featuring Paloma Faith and " Sweet Like Chocolate" featuring Lily Allen. "

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" featuring Sugababes was the only single to chart, reaching No. 22 in Scotland and No. 26 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.

Background and promotion

On 28 August 2019, during an interview with

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, the DJ announced the album and talked about the artists he was collaborating with stating "I know Sugababes'

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and Keisha personally because they are huge

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fans. They were always out in the garage clubs, but at the same time, they were huge pop stars and the biggest girl band in the country." The album was released on CD format on 18 October 2019, followed by 2xLP on 6 December 2019.

Live

A live show was performed on 24 October 2019 at the

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Background and promotion

Live

Track listing

Charts

Release history

See also

References