[Shining Shrine] -- 40 years ago this week, British soul vocalist Dee C. Lee released her debut album, Shrine. Prior to embarking on her solo career, Lee she had been a backing singer for Wham!, appearing in the band's videos for "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" and "Young Guns (Go for It)". She left Wham! in 1984 to pursue a solo career while also working with The Style Council. [See her highlight reel discussion with Steve Blame]. Shrine's first single, "See the Day", was released in advance of the album and became a hit, peaking at #3 in the UK in December 1985. Her follow-up singles – "Come Hell or Waters High" and "Hold On" – failed to chart in the UK Top 40. Likewise, Shrine did not chart in the US or the UK, though it did chart in Australia.
Despite not breaking into stardom, Ms. Lee has continued to work and sell records. Her most recent solo album came out in 2024, and she has over 50 vocal credits to date. Her full slate of credits – vocals, writing, producing, etc. – is just under 200. She also has the rather unique distinction of being the only artist to appear on the same episode of the British TV Show Top of the Pops with two different bands: Wham! and The Style Council.
Flashback: Shrine (February 11, 1986)
And that's all till next week. Dedicated 80s-philes can find more flashbacks in the Prophet or Madman archives or via Bookended's 80s Flashback tag. As always, your comments are welcome on today's, or any other, flashback post. And if you like what I'm doing here, please share the link with your friends. If, however, you don't like the flashback, feel free to share it with your enemies.
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