Carmel were a British jazz-pop band formed in the early 1980s, fronted by vocalist Carmel McCourt. The band achieved success in the mid-1980s with their sophisticated blend of jazz, pop, and Latin influences. Their music was characterized by McCourt's distinctive, breathy vocals, Latin rhythms, and jazz-influenced arrangements. Hits included 'Bad Day' and 'Sally.' Carmel's sound was more sophisticated and jazz-oriented than typical 1980s pop, incorporating elements of bossa nova, swing, and contemporary pop. The band achieved particular success in Europe, especially France. Despite their quality and distinctive sound, Carmel never achieved massive commercial breakthrough but built a devoted following among fans of sophisticated pop. They represented 1980s alternative pop's more jazz-influenced wing, creating music that was both accessible and musically ambitious. Carmel McCourt has continued her musical career in various forms.
Carmel vinyl records (33)
CARMEL Willow Weep For Me (1983 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Thats Cool Thats Neat. Both the paper picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition LON38) Track Listing: 1. Willow Weep For Me 2. Thats Cool Thats Neat
£7.99 used
CARMEL More More More (1984 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Hot Dog picture sleeve LON44) Track Listing: More More More Hot Dog
£9.00 used
CARMEL Every Little Bit (1988 UK 7 solid centre single also including The Crocodile Poem picture sleeve LON157) Track Listing: Every Little Bit The Crocodile Poem
£8.99 used
CARMEL I Have Fallen In Love / Je Suis Tombee Amoureuse (1989 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Moving glossy picture sleeve LON227) Track Listing: I Have Fallen In Love / Je Suis Tombee Amoureuse [7] Moving
£8.99 used
CARMEL Mercy (1986 UK injection moulded 7 viny single also including What A Story picture sleeve LON102) Track Listing: 1. Mercy (Dont Leave Me This Way) 2. What A Story
£7.99 used
CARMEL Sally (1986 UK injection moulded 7 viny single also including Hymn Of Love plain die-cut paper sleeve LON90)
£7.99 used
CARMEL Sally (1986 UK 3-track vinyl 12 single featuring the Martin Meissonnier Version and the extra track Hymn Of Love recorded live in Manchester. Picture sleeve shows minor wear and the vinyl appears barely played LONX90) Track Listing: 1. Sally 2. Sally (Version) 3. Hymn Of Love
£7.99 used
CARMEL Its All In The Game (1987 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also including live versions of More More More and Tracks Of My Tears recorded at Ronnie Scotts in London on 28th June 1987. The glossy picture sleeve has minimal wear whilethevinyl looks barely played LONX144) Track Listing: A1. Its All In The Game 7:15 B1
£9.00 used
CARMEL Sally (1986 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Hymn Of Love. Issued in the paper picture sleeve which has just light evidence of shelfwear the vinyl remains in excellent condition LON90) Track Listing: 1. Sally 2. Hymn Of Love
£9.00 used
CARMEL You Can Have Him (1989 UK Special Edition 7 vinyl single also including The Waterfall fold-out poster sleeve. The poster has some light creasing but the vinyl looks barely played LONP248) Track Listing: 1. I Have Fallen In Love 2. Moving
£9.00 used