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frontman

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), which topped the

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for two weeks in June 1989.

Singles

Following "Heart and Soul" reaching number one in 1989, the group had two further Irish

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in 1990 with "Tear Down the Walls" (No. 4) and "On the Edge" (No. 11). 1990 also saw the release of their self-titled debut album, which was produced by

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, United States. "Heart and Soul" and "Tear Down the Walls" were released as singles in the United Kingdom, with both enjoying minor success in the

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. The former spent four weeks in that chart, peaking at No. 64, whilst "Tear Down the Walls" peaked at No. 61.

Post break-up

Following No Sweat's break-up, guitarist Dave Gooding, became the vocalist for blues-rock band

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with former members of Little Angels. Keyboard player P.J. Smith moved to Los Angeles where he pursued a songwriting and performing career with bands such as Toe and

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Members

*Paul Quinn – lead vocals *Connor McKeon – lead vocals *John "Harv" Harbinson – lead vocals *Dave Gooding – guitars, backing vocals *Jim Phillips – guitars, backing vocals *Jon Angel – bass, backing vocals *P.J. Smith – keyboards, piano, computer, tambourine, backing vocals *Eddie Fincher – drums *Ray Fean – drums, percussion *Declan Morell – drums

Discography

Albums

*''No Sweat'' (1990)

Singles

*"Heart and Soul" (1989) -

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No. 1, UK No. 64 *"On the Edge" (1990) - IRE No. 11, UK No. 87 *"Tear Down the Walls" (1990) - IRE No. 4, UK No. 61

References

External links

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