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)
THE BLUE WISP BIG BAND Live At Carmelos (1984 US 7-track vinyl LP recorded live at Carmelos Jazz Club Sherman Oaks California on February 3 & 4 1984 back pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve has minimal wear whilst the vinyl appears seldomplayed M109)
£12.00 used
JOE SAMPLE Carmel (1979 US 7-track vinyl LP including a guest spot from Hubert Laws on Midnight and Mist deletion cut picture sleeve with credits inner - still in its opened shrinkwrap AA-1126) Track Listing: Carmel Paintings Cannery Row A Rainy Day In Monterey Sunrise Midnight & Mist More Beautiful Each Day
£12.00 used
CARMEL Sally (1986 UK injection moulded 7 double pack also including Hymn Of Love Bad Day & More More More fold-out poster sleeve. There is a little storage wear to the cover & the vinyl looks barely played LONDP90) Track Listing: 1. Sally 2. Hymn Of Love 3. Bad Day 4. More More More
£9.00 used
CARMEL More More More (1984 UK solid centre London label 7 vinyl single also including Hot Dog. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition LON44) Track Listing: A1. More More More B1. Hot Dog
£9.00 used
CARMEL Im Not Afraid Of You (1985 UK 3-track white label advance DJ promotional vinyl 12 for the single release featuring the Extended Remix of the title track Daddy Long Legs & a live version of Energize My Soul plain die cut sleeve LONX74) Track Listing: 1. Im Not Afraid Of You - Extended Remix 2
£12.00 used
CARMEL Im Over You (1990 UK injection moulded 7 single also including Napoli picture sleeve LON253)
£7.99 used
CARMEL Everybodys Got A Little Soul (1987 UK 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve displays light wear and the vinyl has only a few light signs of play an excellent copy. LONLP40)
£9.00 used
TOM TYLER Carmel Conclusion (1999 UK 4-track Limited Edition 10 vinyl single also featuring Funny Turn Ode To The Lizard and Johnny And The Elephant picture slee DC21)
£12.00 used
BUCKWHEAT Carmel Mountain Road (1971 UK A label demonstration sample vinyl 7 for the single release with intact four prong centre & release date of 6-8-71 on the label also featuring Long Lonely Road plain company die cut paper sleeve HLU10336)
£17.00 used
CARMEL Youre All I Need (1992 UK Solid Centred 7 vinyl single also including Desdemona. Both the sleeve and vinyl remain in excellent condition YZ718) Track Listing: 1. Willow Weep For Me 2. Thats Cool Thats Neat
£9.00 used