Recorded in 1987, Respectable became the first (and only) number one for the sister act, Mel and Kim, and the first number one that Stock, Aitken and Waterman (SAW) had written and produced for one of their act.
Respectable wasn't just a number one in the UK, it also topped the charts in six other countries, including Switzerland and New Zealand.
Respectable has a catchy beat and a brilliant chorus of lyrics including Take or leave us, only please believe us, we are never going to be respectable! Making a statement was Mel and Kim's calling card and their style was something that was picked up very early by SAW, who changed their song writing to ensure their hits brought out their personality. Before embarking on her music career, Mel had been a glamour model and the band is iconic with their hats being the main focus piece of their style. Their first break through hit Showing out (Get fresh for the weekend) reached number 3 in the UK chart, with their original single demoted to the B side of this single. Respectable was their second single.
Tragically, Mel had already been treated for cancer before the band started its climb to stardom and as their popularity grew, so did speculation over Mel's health. Although they tried to keep her fight with cancer a private matter, Mel died in January 1989 at age 23. Tragic doesn't feel a strong enough word as looking at the success the sisters' were having you have to wonder what else this sister duo would have done if Mel had lived. It shows how important it is to take each opportunity in life when you have it.
To hear the brilliant Mel and Kim sing and look at those 80s fashions
Respectable
Written by Stock, Aitken & Waterman
Recorded: 1987
Album: F.L.M.
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