Originating from South London's Peckham, Loose End (without the 'S') and later on Loose Ends, were at forefront of UK soul scene in the mid-'80s. The band consisted of Jane Eugene, Carl McIntosh and Steve Nichol. Bid for authenticity saw band recording first albums in US with the in Philadelphia-based producer Nick Martinelli resulting in the '85s So where are you? spawned two UK hits Hangin' on a string and Magic touch. Former also topped US R&B charts; first single by UK group to do so. Group continued to place singles in lower reaches of charts, but disappeared from view in early '90s. Hits collection and apparent epitaph, Tighten up , released in 1992, included remixes by the likes of Frankie Knuckles and PM Dawn. In the meantime, the group had worked with variety of acts, including Juliet Roberts, Cheryl Lynn and Caron Wheeler.

Loose End(s) We've arrived 1982 Virgin James George Hargreaves 3 Loose End(s) In the sky 1982 Virgin Steve Nichol 2 Loose Ends Don't hold back your love 1983 Virgin Peter Walsh 3 Loose Ends No stranger to darkness 1983 Virgin Carl McIntosh 2 Loose Ends Tell me what you want 1983 Virgin Nick Martinelli 2 Loose Ends A little spice 1983 Virgin Nick Martinelli 8 Loose Ends Choose me 1984 Virgin Nick Martinelli 2 Loose Ends Emergency (dial 999) 1984 Virgin Nick Martinelli 2 Loose Ends Hangin' on a string 1985 Virgin Nick Martinelli 2 Loose Ends Magic touch 1985 Virgin Nick Martinelli 4 Loose Ends Golden years 1985 Virgin Nick Martinelli 2 Loose Ends So where are you ? 1985 Virgin Nick Martinelli 10 Loose Ends Stay a little while child 1986 Virgin Nick Martinelli 3 Loose Ends Nights of pleasure 1986 Virgin Nick Martinelli 3 Loose Ends Slow down 1986 Virgin Nick Martinelli 3 Loose Ends The sweetest pain 1986 MCA Nick Martinelli 2 Loose Ends Zagora 1986 Virgin Nick Martinelli 12 Loose Ends Ooh,you make me feel 1987 Virgin Nick Martinelli 3 Loose Ends Watching you 1988 MCA Nick Martinelli 4 Loose Ends The real chuckeeboo 1988 Virgin Nick Martinelli 11