He continues to cultivate his melodic uniqueness and refine his songwriting talent. Pure pop craftsmanship! As a good citizen ...

Paul Heaton has hit out at the “greedy” people who won’t make gig tickets more affordable for fans, insisting that it is “doable”. “I’ve got a pretty eccentric relationship with ...

Paul David Heaton (born May 9, 1962) is an English singer-songwriter. He was a member of The Beautiful South, who disbanded in 2007, and a member of The Housemartins, who disbanded in 1988.

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Exploring the life and career of one of the UK's most successful songwriters - the man behind the much-loved songs of The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and latterly Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott.

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are a duo consisting of two members of The Beautiful South. As a pair, they have achieved two Official Albums Chart Number 1 records; 2020's Manchester Calling and ...

SINGER Paul Heaton left money behind the bar of dozens of pubs, including two in Belfast and Derry, to mark his 60th birthday today. Bosses at The Leadmill announced that their landlord had served ...