Texas



Group MembersSharleen Spiteri
Ally McErlaine
Eddie Campbell
Johnny McElhone
Michael Bannister
Neil Payne
Tony McGovern
Former MembersStuart Kerr
Richard Hynd
GenreAlternative rock
Pop
Rhythm and blues
Genre LinksPop/Rock, R&B
OriginBearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Year(s) Active1986–present
Music StyleAdult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Britpop, Alternative Pop/ Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul
Music MoodSoothing, Stately, Earnest, Elegant, Romantic, Sensual, Sentimental, Stylish, Poignant, Reflective, Sexy
LabelsMercury
Universal
Official Websitetexas.uk.com
Associated ActsKizzy Star
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Texas are a Scottish pop band from Bearsden, near Glasgow, Scotland. They were founded by Johnny McElhone (formerly of the bands Altered Images and Hipsway) in 1986 and feature Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at Scotland's University of Dundee. They took their name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas.



Discography

2007
The BBC Sessions

2005
Red Book

2003
Careful What You Wish For

1999
The Hush - Interview Disc

1999
The Hush

1997
White On Blonde

1994
Live From Ricks Road

1993
Ricks Road

1991
Mothers Heaven

1989
Southside

Filmography

Selected Texas film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1999
La modelo del año 99 Ragazza
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Music Department Credits

1994
Ellen
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Soundtrack Credits

2009
Hideaway (Le refuge)
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2007
Joanne Lees: Murder in the Outback
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2005
The Wedding Date
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2004
Touch of Pink
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2003
3 Blind Mice
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2003
Love Actually
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2003
Miss Match
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2002
Bend It Like Beckham
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2001
Just Visiting
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2000
Beautiful Creatures
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2000
Titan A.E.
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1999
Notting Hill
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1999
Janice Beard
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1998
EverAfter
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1998
The Acid House
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1998
The Very Thought of You
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1998
Periodistas
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1997
Picture Perfect
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1997
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast
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1996
Last Dance
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1994
Ellen
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1992
Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten
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1985
EastEnders
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Navigation Boxes
Texas
Ally McErlaine
Alone with You (1991)
Black Eyed Boy (1997)
Can't Resist (2005)
Careful What You Wish For (2003)
Carnival Girl (2003)
Everyday Now (1989)
Everyday Now (1989)
Getaway (2005)
Guitar Song (2000)
Halo (1997)
I Don't Want A Lover (1989)
I Don't Want A Lover (1989)
I'll See It Through (2003)
In Demand (2000)
In My Heart (1991)
In Our Lifetime (1999)
Inner Smile (2000)
Johnny McElhone
Michael Bannister
Mothers Heaven (1991)
Prayer for You (1989)
Put Your Arms Around Me (1997)
Red Book (2005)
Ricks Road (1993)
Say What You Want (1997)
Sharleen Spiteri
Sleep (2005)
So Called Friend (1993)
So in Love with You (1993)
Southside (1989)
Summer Son (1999)
Texas
The BBC Sessions (2007)
The Greatest Hits (2000)
The Hush (1999)
Thrill Has Gone (1989)
Tired Of Being Alone (1971)
When We Are Together (1999)
White On Blonde (1997)
Why Believe in You (1991)
You Owe It All to Me (1993)
Sharleen Spiteri
All The Times I Cried (2008)
It Was You (2008)
Melody (2008)
Sharleen Spiteri
Stop, I Don't Love You Anymore (2008)
Texas
The Movie Songbook (2010)
Xanadu (2007)