The Beautiful South

Were an English pop rock group formed in 1988 by Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway, two former members of the Hull group the Housemartins, both of whom performed lead and backing vocals. Other members throughout the band's existence were former Housemartins roadie Sean Welch, Dave Stead and Dave Rotheray. The band's original material was written by Heaton and Rotheray.