The Beat
Active: 1979–1983
13
Releases
5
Active Years
About The Beat
The Beat are a group (formed 1979) who made their mark on the UK singles chart. They charted 13 hits on the Official UK Singles Chart.
Musically, The Beat are best described as 2 tone, new wave, post-punk, bringing a distinctive sound that connected with UK audiences.
Their place in the UK Singles Chart history books is secure — part of the rich tapestry of music that defined generations of British listeners.
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Complete Discography
TEARS OF A CLOWN/RANKING FULL STOP
Documented across 10 weeks
HANDS OFF - SHE'S MINE
Documented across 9 weeks
MIRROR IN THE BATHROOM
Documented across 9 weeks
BEST FRIEND/STAND DOWN MARGARET
Documented across 9 weeks
TOO NICE TO TALK TO
Documented across 9 weeks
DROWNING/ALL OUT TO GET YOU
Documented across 8 weeks
DOORS OF YOUR HEART
Documented across 6 weeks
HIT IT
Documented across 2 weeks
SAVE IT FOR LATER
Documented across 4 weeks
JEANETTE
Documented across 3 weeks
I CONFESS
Documented across 3 weeks
CAN'T GET USED TO LOSING YOU
Documented across 12 weeks
ACKEE 1-2-3
Documented across 4 weeks