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Johnny Kongos

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John Theodore Kongos is a Greek-born South African singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 1971 Top 10 smash single "He's Gonna Step on You Again", which Happy Mondays subsequently adapted as "Step On". His second huge success was "Tokoloshe Man", which appeared on the TV programme Life on Mars as well as the CD soundtrack. Kongos began his career in South Africa with his band Johnny and the G-Men in the early 1960s. In 1966, he relocated to the United Kingdom to pursue a musical career. "Kongos," his debut solo album, was released in 1971 and peaked at number 30 on the UK Albums Chart.

Discography

Albums³

Kongos (2014 remasters)2018 • AlbumTracks: 10

Lavender Popcorn 1966-19692002 • AlbumTracks: 26

Confusions About A Goldfish1969 • AlbumTracks: 12

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