Upside Down was an English

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which consisted of Chris Leng,

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, Jamie Browne and Richard Micallef. The formation of the band was featured in the late night

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documentary series, ''Inside Story''. The band was developed by World Records, an

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who had staked everything on the success of their act. Their first single, "Change Your Mind", was

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for fellow 1990s boy band

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and jumped from No. 35 to No. 12 in the charts, peaking at No. 11 a week later. After four hit

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, World Records went into

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and Upside Down re-grouped as Orange Orange with no further success. Kristian went on to be a bestselling author of

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Discography

Singles

;As Upside Down * "Change Your Mind" (World Records - 1996) No. 11 UK * "Every Time I Fall in Love" (World Records - 1996) No. 18 UK * "Never Found a Love Like This Before" (World Records - 1996) No. 19 UK * "

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" (World Records - 1996) No. 27 UK ;As Orange Orange * "Beautiful Day" (Blue Cherry/Big Banana's - 1997) No. 83 UK

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Upside Down Musical groups established in 1995 Musical groups disestablished in 1997 English boy bands English pop music groups