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Heaton announces new album The Mighty Several alongside UK dates for Winter 2024
Paul Heaton is one of the UK's most successful songwriters with well over 15 million album sales under his belt. He first came to public attention in the early '80s as the frontman of Hull-based indie-pop band The Housemartins, who are best known for their third single 'Happy Hour' and their No.1 acapella cover of The Isley Brothers' 'Caravan Of Love'.
In 1988 Heaton formed The Beautiful South, which released 10 hugely successful albums – from 1989's Welcome To The Beautiful South to 2006's Superbi. Jacqui Abbott was lead vocalist for some time in The Beautiful South and she sang many of their signature hits including 'Rotterdam', 'Don't Marry Her' and 'Dream A Little Dream'.
Heaton released his first solo album, Fat Chance, in 2001, and went on to release two further solo albums: 2008's The Cross-Eyed Rambler and 2010's Acid Country.
In 2011, Heaton wrote a musical called The 8th based on the seven deadly sins and asked Abbott to sing one of the parts. They went on to release three top five-charting albums as a duo: 2014's What Have We Become, 2015's Wisdom, Laughter And Lines and 2017's Crooked Calypso.
Heaton put together a career-spanning collection of his music in 2018 – from The Housemartins and The Beautiful South to his solo and duo work – titled The Last King Of Pop.
The year 2022 saw Heaton reach a significant birthday, which he celebrated in typically idiosyncratic style by putting £1,000 behind the bar of 60 carefully chosen pubs across the UK and Ireland so that fans could have a drink on him.
Heaton and Abbott's released N.K-Pop in October 2022, preceded by the poignant ballad ‘Still’, which was described as "beautifully heartbreaking" by Dawn French, and the gospel pop song ‘Too Much For One (Not Enough For Two). To support the new album, Heaton and Abbott confirmed a UK tour in November - December 2022.
On 26 June 2024, Heaton performs a special summer outdoor show at Cardiff Castle. Featuring guest singer Rianne Downey, the show will see
Heaton performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks from The Beautiful South and The Housemartins.
Heaton's announced a new solo album, The Mighty Several, in 2024. Produced by The Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie, the album is set for an October release with the single 'Fish "N' Chip Supper' coming out in June. Heaton also announced UK tour dates for November and December 2024, with Downey again appearing as a special guest and support The Zutons.
From The Housemartins to his solo career via The Beautiful South
Paul Heaton has an outstanding voice which previously was so elegantly enhanced with Jacqueline Abbott. Rianner Downey has a great voice but is too far leaning towards Country & Western to truly work with Paul. Also Rianne's movements on stage were Country style & diminished the impact of other members contribution on the night. Still an enjoyable concert but down from a 10 to 8.5
From start to finish and awesome gig, all I hoped it would be, lots of new and old songs. A great evening of outstanding music and recommend to all.
Absolutely phenomenal show. Paul Heaton needs to be on everyone's bucket list. Nearly 2 hours on stage. Cheap tickets proves he's not greedy and other acts should follow suit! Great band. Support act The Zutons were fab. Thank you Paul
Amazing concert husband said best Christmas present ever
Booked when this gig was at city hall, standing tickets...artist moved venue to Newcastle arena instead...terrible venue for standing and couldn't enjoy the gig as a result
Paul, Rianne and the band were brilliant, his sense of humour with his fans is a delight and their performance is faultless. Paul continues to write great songs,( listen to the mighty several ) . Rianne has settled in with Paul beautifully after Jacqui Abbotts departure. Keep up the fantastic work Paul, just like one of your songs you are a national treasure, can't wait to see you again.
Paul Heaton belting out tunes that had the audience bouncing through some of the best loved tracks from the 80's and 90's. What a delivery from him and the band to an audience of all ages who sang along joyfully to every note. Rianne proformed like she'd been there in the 80's and 90's her energy and enthusiasm for the whole night was a massive plus, what a ⭐️. Fantastic night £35 well spent.🤣
Great venue brilliant band top draw superb night all together 😄
Absolutely fabulous! I've seen Paul Heaton plenty of times and I feel this was possibly his best show. I loved the energy Rianne Downey brought to the stage. Love the new album. The Liverpool arena is a great venue, it was my first time there.
From beginning to end a quality performance from the whole band what a find Rihanne is ! Roll on bramall lane next may
Paul Heaton really puts on a show and can he sing! Both Paul and Rianne really have quality in abundance and delivered an exceptional performance. If you sensible you will not miss this tour. I've looked to see if I can go again! Just brilliant
I've seen Paul Heaton several times over the years he never disappoints Fantastic night standing ovation says it all
As always he was absolutely fantastic , I've seen Paul a few times over the years and he is always amazing so entertaining and he really gets the crowds singing and dancing to his joyful music 🎵
great night,great music, awesome , really enjoyed it,Paul was amazing as usual
Paul Heaton Night Brighton with Rihannan what an amazing night it was, we love Paul but this was a different experience and Rihannan well what a fabulous voice. A brilliant performance by both.
Another absolutely brilliant show, the man is a genius and just gets better , can't wait for the next time 👌👌👌
Paul Heaton was superb, singing a range of excellent old & new music. Even at 62, he delivered an outstanding evening. Co-vocalist, Rianne Downey, was fantastic and will surely go a long way with her career.
Absolutely fantastic, great experience at m+s arena. Paul Heaton was brilliant, he played all the old stuff and new.
Amazing time had at the M&S Bank Arena. Great venue and fabulous acts. Paul Heaton was fabulous as were The Zutons.
Brilliant he rocked the place was real fun the best Xmas present for my mum ever
