by Mark Nobes, chief editor
We all remember this performance don't we? Yes, this is where Cheryl
Baker and Jay Aston get their skirts ripped off! Unfortunately, to the disappointment of millions of red-blooded males up and down the country, just
another skirt is revealed, albeit much shorter - I suppose this would have been classed as soft porn back in the 80s!
"PIECE OF THE ACTION" (1981)
Released in May 1981, the group's follow-up single, Piece Of The Action, was also a hit, reaching #12 in the UK, although it was only a minor hit in many European countries, fairing best in Ireland where it just managed to scrape into the top ten.
The song was actually recorded before the Eurovision Song Contest and, once again, had an easy-listening pop style. RCA records were keen to release a strong follow-up to Making Your Mind Up to avoid Bucks Fizz becoming yet another one hit wonder, and it paid off.
The band's self-titled album was released on 26th July and was quite successful, peaking at #14 in the British album charts. Interestingly, as well as being released on vinyl and cassette, the album was also released on Stereo 8 (8-track cartridge), which were still popular in the UK and United States, although not so much in Europe.
Sleeve front for the self-titled debut album
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