I'm bored and it's raining, so I thought I'd post some male pop solo songs, so we can talk about Where The Boys Fit In.
As you will soon realise, I am old and British, and also hate that processed sit-on-a-stool boyband sound, so this isn't exactly a full sample ;)
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Robbie is a good lesson in how to find the right people to help you leave a boyband and make classy records. For a while. Also LOL Daryl Hannah.
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This is for people who don't think cute little acoustic guys sell in Europe. Also he's so adorably adorable.
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Ok, this is way too indie for them but I think it shows that 'indie' doesn't have to be 'weird and depressing'.
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This dude has done ok for himself. It's also worth noting that his boyband origins weren't as well-known here. Wow, look at him dance! Aw.
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This is even before my time, but check out how to be a male diva without being cheesy. Although boy should lay off the disco dust and eat a burger here.
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I wanted someone who didn't use a lot of fancy footwork, so here's Marc Almond from the olden days (although he's not technically a soloist here). He also goes to bed in his eyeliner.
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Because you can't talk about it without mentioning him.
And that concludes my survey. Have a nice holiday!