Owen Paul is a Scottish pop singer who achieved success in 1986 with 'My Favourite Waste of Time,' a cover of the Marshall Crenshaw song that reached number three in the UK. The uptempo pop song showcased his warm vocal style and fit the era's taste for radio-friendly pop. Though subsequent singles achieved less success, 'My Favourite Waste of Time' became a lasting 1980s hit still played on nostalgia radio. Owen Paul represented the tradition of British pop singers achieving success with well-chosen cover versions. His contribution to 1980s pop demonstrated the continued appeal of melodic, accessible pop music.
Owen Paul vinyl records (8)
OWEN PAUL My Favourite Waste Of Time (1986 UK 12 vinyl single featuring the 747 Jumbo Mix of the title track & Just Another Day picture sleeve TA7125) Track Listing: 1. My Favourite Waste Of Time - Jumbo Mix 7:47 2. Just Another Day
£9.00 used
OWEN PAUL My Favourite Waste Of Time (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also including Just Another Day housed in a matte picture sleeve A7125) Track Listing: 1. My Favourite Waste Of Time 2. Just Another Day
£9.00 used
OWEN PAUL Pleased To Meet You (Scarce 1986 UK 7 b/w Sonny picture sleeve) Track Listing: 1. Pleased To Meet You 2. Sonny
£7.49 used
OWEN PAUL One World (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also includes Pleased To Meet You - Vocal Version picture sleeve OWEN5) Track Listing: 1. One World 2. Pleased To Meet You Vocal Version
£7.99 used
OWEN PAUL Pleased To Meet You (1985 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Sonny picture sleeve A6395) Track Listing: Pleased To Meet You Sonny
£7.99 used
OWEN PAUL Only For The Young (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Another Homeland picture sleeve A6847) Track Listing: Only For The Young Another Homeland
£7.99 used
OWEN PAUL Pleased To Meet You (1986 UK 7 vinyl single also featuring Sonny with picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with an annotation to the front whilst the vinyl shows only light signs of play) Track Listing: Pleased To Meet You Sonny
£7.99 used
OWEN PAUL Mad About The Girl (1987 UK 7 vinyl single also including Going Solo picture sleeve OWP1) Track Listing: Mad About The Girl Going Solo
£7.99 used