Dollar

Dollar were a British pop group, formed in 1978 and led by vocal duo David Van Day and Thereza Bazar, both of whom were previously members of vocal group Guys 'n Dolls.

They had a string of hit singles between 1979 and 1982, some of which were produced and written by Trevor Horn (member of Buggles, Yes and Art Of Noise, and producer of ABC).

The couple split both artistically and romantically in 1983. Dollar re-formed in 1986 enjoying a further hit with 'Oh L'Amour', originally recorded by Erasure, before splitting up again shortly after. Occasional live reunions have taken place from 2002 onwards, including a Trevor Horn tribute show in 2004.

Top 40 Singles
highest chart position in brackets
 * 1978
 * Shooting Star (14)
 * 1979
 * Who Were You With in the Moonlight? (14)
 * Love's Got a Hold On me (4)
 * I Wanna Hold Your Hand (9)
 * 1981
 * Hand Held in Black and White (19)
 * Mirror Mirror (Mon Amour) (4)
 * 1982
 * Give Me Back My Heart (4)
 * Videotheque (17)
 * Gimme Some Kinda Magic (34)
 * 1987
 * Oh L'Amour (7)

Significant dates

 * 24 June 1982: Smash Hits feature
 * 01 July 1982 and 22 July 1982: TOTP - Videotheque
 * 21 July 1982: ITV 8.00 pm The Big Top Variety Show (see Scrapbook)