Never Never – Assembly

The Assembly occupied the UK top 10 for four weeks in 1983 with this track.

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Thirty years ago this week, Never never by the Assembly reached its highest position of number 4 in the UK singles chart. It had entered the top 40 two weeks previously at number 36 and broke into the top 10 a week later. After one week at its peak position, the song started to slide down the chart but stayed in the top 40 for another two weeks. A further three weeks in the lower top 40 followed before the record left the chart.

Never never was released on the Mute record label and was the only UK top 10 hit for the Assembly. The single was certified silver.

More music from the Assembly

 

UK singles chart for the week ending 26 November 1983

1. Uptown girl – Billy Joel

2. Say say say – Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

3. Cry just a little bit – Shakin’ Stevens

4. Never never – Assembly

5. Love of the common people – Paul Young

6. All night long (all night) – Lionel Richie

7. The sun and the rain – Madness

8. The love cats – Cure

9. Calling your name – Marilyn

10. Thriller – Michael Jackson

 

33. Thank you for the music – ABBA