Historical Artist Profile
Paul Young
Biography & Overview
Paul Antony Young (born 17 January 1956) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. Formerly the frontman of the short-lived bands Kat Kool & the Kool Cats, Streetband and Q-Tips, he became a teen idol with his solo success in the 1980s. His hit singles include "Love of the Common People", "Wherever I Lay My Hat", "Come Back and Stay", "Every Time You Go Away" and "Everything Must Change", all reaching the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"Everytime You Go Away"
Entered Charts: 1985
#1 HIT
"Oh Girl"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #8
"I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #13
"Come Back And Stay"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #22
"What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted"
Entered Charts: 1992
Peak: #22
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
20 Charted Tracks
"Whever I Lay My Hat (That'S My Home)"
Entered Charts: 1983
#1 HIT
"Love Of The Common People"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #2
"Come Back And Stay"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #4
"Everytime You Go Away"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #4
"I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #9
"Everything Must Change"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #9
"Now I Know What Made Otis Blue"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #14
"Tomb Of Memories"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #16
"Don'T Dam It'S Over"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #20
"Softly Whispering I Love You"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #21
"Wonderland"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #24
"Oh Girl"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #25
"I Wish You Love"
Entered Charts: 1997
Peak: #33
"It Will Be You"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #34
"Hope In A Hopeless World"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #42
"Some People"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #56
"Calling You"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #57
"Why Does A Man Have To Be Strong"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #63
"Heaven Can Wait"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #71
"That'S How Heartaches A Made"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #94