433 likes. âLeee John never stops. 172 talking about this. Forty years ago he fronted the British r&b group Imagination that scored loads of hits around the globe like "Flashback," "Body Talk," and their signature tune "Just an Illusion." Leee was born in Hackney, went to live in the US, signed to Worldwide records. Tell Me What You Want, my Love 10. With a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades and with record sales in excess of over 30 million albums the incomparable LEEE JOHN and his group IMAGINATION released and successfully had so many amazing classic hits singles and platinum ,gold and silver albums such as, Body Talk, Just An illusion, Flashback, Music and Lights and Changes and many more ⦠Changes 09. Leee was born in Hackney, went to live in the US, signed to Worldwide records. Having sold over 3million records learn all about this legendary vocalist and the work he has released on Our People | Our Music. Came back to London pre-teen years, formed group Russ and Leee signed to Snazz /EMI records by EMI with school friend Russell Fraser, recorded 2 songs "GET UP pt 1 and pt 2- written by Denis Bond, "ONE life to live " the latter written by Leee john and Russell Fraser - backing musicians ⦠Flashback Lyrics: We're startin' up now we're on our way / Leaving all our yesterdays behind / Something special that we wanna say / Happiness is just a state of mind / Flashback ⦠MENU. Can't find what you are looking for? Leee John in Brockwell Park: invoking his early triumphs with backing singers Gina Foster and Lyn Gerard Andy Polaris reviews Imagination at the Lambeth Country Show Sheer showmanship: Leee John reminding us of the young black British soul explosion of the Eighties. Original songwriter : Steve Jolley, Tony Swain, Ashley Ingram, Errol Kennedy, Leee John This title is a cover of Flashback as made famous by Imagination. Leee John. Leee John, le leader charismatique dâImagination. Lyrics to 'Flashback' by Imagination. With a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades and with record sales in excess of over 30 million albums the incomparable Leee John and his group Imagination were behind classic tracks 'Body Talk', 'Just An illusion', 'Flashback'. After a decade of success, Leee went out on his own and has consistently released music in all st⦠LEAD SINGER, writer, producer - founder member of 80s UK supersoul/funk group IMAGINATION Leee John | Imagination. Flashback: The History of UK Black Music. We're startin' up now we're on our way Leaving all our yesterdays behind Something special that we wanna say Happiness is just a state of mind With a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades and with record sales in excess of over 30 million albums LEEE JOHN and his group IMAGINATION released and successfully had so many amazing classic hits singles and platinum ,gold and silver albums such as, Body Talk, Just An illusion, Flashback, Music and Lights and Changes and many more presenting the perfect Brit Imagination Retropia â L J Music Released on: 2019-10-28 Featured Artist: Leee John Author: Leee John Composer: Leee John Arranger: Leee John Music Publisher: Nottinghill Music Auto-generated by YouTube. Leee John, de son vrai nom John Leslie McGregor, né le 23 juin 1957, à Hackney, un quartier de Londres, est un acteur, musicien et chanteur anglais, connu pour avoir été membre du groupe Imagination.. Il a grandi et fait ses études à New York, et plus tard des études de théâtre à l'école Anna Scher Théâtre de Londres.. Biographie. Came back to London pre-teen years, formed group Russ and Leee signed to Snazz /EMI records by EMI with school friend Russell Fraser, recorded 2 songs "GET UP pt 1 and pt 2- written by Denis Bond, "ONE life to live " the latter written by Leee john and Russell Fraser - backing musicians ⦠LEAD SINGER, writer, producer - founder member of 80s UK supersoul/funk group IMAGINATION LEAD SINGER, writer, producer - founder member of 80s UK supersoul/funk group IMAGINATION Share your thoughts about Flashback. With a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades and with record sales in excess of over 30 million albums the incomparable LEEE JOHN and his group IMAGINATION released and successfully had so many amazing classic hits singles and platinum ,gold and silver albums such as, Body Talk, Just An illusion, Flashback, Music and Lights and Changes and many more ⦠Flashback 08. 35th Anniversary Imagination Ft. Leee John Large Poster. All Night Loving by 88 Keys featuring Kanye West. Vinyl ⦠With a remarkable career spanning over 3 decades and with record sales in excess of over 30 million albums LEEE JOHN and his group IMAGINATION released and successfully had so many amazing classic hits singles and platinum ,gold and silver albums such as, Body Talk, Just An illusion, Flashback, Music and Lights and Changes and many more ⦠English singer best known for being the front man of soul group Imagination. 436 likes. Leee John, Director: Flashback: The History of UK Black Music. History Background. Leee John net worth is $8 Million Leee John Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Leee John was born on June 23, 1957 in Hackney, London, England as Leslie McGregor K. John. For over 30 years, Leee John has been a leading light in British soul, R&B and jazz. Flashback is the story of black music in the UK. Leee John With record sales in excess of over 30 million albums, the incomparable, award-winning Leee John , and his group Imagination, scored breakthrough hit singles and platinum, gold and silver albums with songs such as Body Talk, Just an illusion, Music and Lights, Changes, Flashback, and In The Heat of the Night and many more. Flashback is the story of black music in the UK. 119 talking about this. In the Heat of the Night 13. The lively stage presence, instrumental talent and the genuine vocal gift of Leee John make Imagination one of the countryâs most gifted soul bands.Leee John and the Imagination band offer a mind-blowing dedication to the craft.. For 3 decades, multi-award-winning British soul group Imagination & Leee John have released a multitude of classic hits that still resonate ⦠This documentary film features over 80 interviews with ⦠Singer/keyboardist Leee John (born 23 June 1957, Hackney, London) was working as a backing vocalist for the Delfonics, Chairmen of the Board, the Velvelettes and the Elgins when he met Ashley Ingram, a guitarist/bassist (born 27 November 1960, Northampton).John and Ingram formed a songwriting partnership, resolving to start their own ⦠Il leader e fondatore della formazione Leee John torna con nuovi progetti. He is an actor, known for Flashback: The History of UK Black Music (2016), Indigo Prophecy (2005) and Me ⦠Chanteur dâImagination à la voix unique, très aiguë, Leee John aura été la figure de ce groupe qui a signé 4 disques de platine et 9 disques dâor entre 1981 et 1983, et qui a vendu plus de 30 millions dâalbums dans le monde. Singer in the world-famous band Imagination, his pioneering career defined the sound of the 80âs and beyond with such hit singles as âBody Talk, âJust An Illusionâ and âThank You For My Loveâ which forever raised him up to become an influence for the generations that have followed. Formed in early 1981, the trio took a demo tape of a track called 295 talking about this. COVID-19: Delivery delay - Learn more. This documentary film features over 80 interviews with ⦠Flashback: The History of UK Black Music. Friday Night Disco caught up with one of its all-time heroes, Imagination's Leee John, ahead of his UK tour to launch "FLASHBACK: The Very Best Of Imagination", and chatted about hard graft, the post-disco London club scene, Nile Rodgers, theatricality, UK black music, charity work, jazz-funk, Bobby Farrell and - of course - Ashley and Errol. Add it to our list of suggestions! 238 talking about this. In and Out of Love 12. Looking at Midnight 11. Log in to leave a reply. Imagine Leee John in flashback then fast forward. LEAD SINGER, writer, producer - founder member of 80s UK supersoul/funk group IMAGINATION Discover the whole Imagination featuring Leee John album at Diggers Factory in limited edition. Leee John was born on June 23, 1957 in Hackney, London, England as Leslie McGregor K. John. Flashback was sampled by Boards of Canada, Music & Lights by Tiger & Woods.