BREAKING: BBC Breakfast viewers all say same thing as Paul Heaton makes appearance
Paul Heaton appeared on BBC Breakfast (Image: BBC)
Popular musician Paul Heaton made an appearance on BBC Breakfast on Tuesday (August 25). Paul is known for being the lead singer and main lyricist of the Housemartins, who had commercial success in the UK and other European countries from 1985 to 1988. He then formed the Beautiful South with the Housemartins’ drummer, Dave Hemingway.
The band’s debut single, Song for Whoever, and debut album, Welcome to the Beautiful South, were released in 1989 to commercial success. They had a series of hits throughout the 1990s, propelling Paul to worldwide fame. The star appeared on the latest edition of BBC Breakfast, where he spoke to hosts Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson about his new album.
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The musician spoke to Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson (Image: BBC)
“There are not many singers that can say they have been in not just one chart-topping band, but two, and then gone on to have a really successful solo career. Paul Heaton, founding member of the Housemartins and the Beautiful South, has done just that,” Sally began.
Ben added: “Yeah, he’s got a brand-new album out and is currently preparing for a UK tour. Paul’s with us in just a minute, but first, here are some of his greatest hits.”
After a montage of some of Paul’s biggest singles, including Perfect 10 and Fish ‘N’ Chip Supper, the star appeared in the studio to reflect on his 40-year career. Viewers were delighted to see Paul on the programme, with many rushing to share their excitement on X (formerly Twitter).
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“Paul Heaton. What a decent man,” one person wrote, with another adding: “Great to see Paul Heaton on #BBCBreakfast. So many great songs. Loved the PH night on BBC2 a couple of weeks ago.”
Paul is set to release a new album (Image: Lorne Thomson/Redferns)
A third said: “National Treasure & all round Top Guy,” while someone else commented: “At last a properly talented guest.” A fifth viewer echoed the sentiment, saying: “Top bloke.”
Speaking about his new song, Favourite Kind Of Idiot, Paul said: “It’s a romantic song, it’s supposed to be anyway. But I don’t think you hear it the first time, because there’s a lot of lyrics involved.”
Sally then noted: “What I love about it, it’s about loving someone and seeing all the things that are wrong with them,” before Paul added: “Yeah, and forgiving them.”
Paul then admitted that he only watches back his music when he has to learn lyrics for live shows, adding “I don’t often watch videos like that. It’s just funny the change in me, just seeing the different outfits [I was wearing].”
