Historical Artist Profile
General Public
Biography & Overview
General Public were an English new wave band, formed in Birmingham in 1983, by vocalists Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger of the Beat, and which also included former members of Dexys Midnight Runners, the Specials, and the Clash. They are best remembered for their hits "Tenderness" (1984) and "I'll Take You There" (1994).
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"I'll Take You There (From "Threesome")"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #22
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
3 Charted Tracks
"General Public"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #60
"I'Ll Take You The"
Entered Charts: 1994
Peak: #73
"Tenderness"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #95