Black Lace is a British pop band best known for their novelty party records, including their most famous hit "Agadoo." The group was originally formed in 1970, but it was in the early 1980s when they found chart success. They became symbolic of upbeat party music, often characterized by catchy choruses and dance-along melodies that are particularly popular at weddings, holiday resorts, and festive gatherings.

Throughout their career, Black Lace has developed a dedicated following for their style of fun and easy-to-learn dance songs. "Agadoo," arguably their most iconic track, was released in 1984 and became a massive hit, peaking at number 2 in the UK Singles Chart. Despite its commercial success, the song has often been cited as "one of the worst songs ever" by various music publications, highlighting the divisive nature of their music. Nevertheless, Black Lace continued to embrace their party anthem ethos, releasing albums focused on celebration themes, such as "Summer Party" and "Children's Party." They also stayed culturally topical, evidenced by their release "We Are the England Fans (Euro 2016 England Song)," tying in with the European football fever of the time. Their ability to continually repackage and rebrand their most successful songs, like the 2015 crisp mix of "Agadoo," reflects Black Lace's understanding of their niche in the nostalgia and party music market.

Genres

Pop

Disco

Easy Listening

Children's Music

Europop

Bubblegum Pop

Comedy

Novelty

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CHIC

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Latest Release

Delilah

Black Lace

Single - Released September 5, 2019