East 17
East 17 are an English pop boy band group currently consisting of original members John Hendy and Terry Coldwell and newest addition to the line-up Robbie Craig. The original line-up also featured Brian Harvey and Tony Mortimer.
Formed in Walthamstow, London in 1991, the group have achieved 18 Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s. Their boy band style was unique occasionally blending rap and pop in songs such as "House of Love" and "Let It Rain".
The group have currently (based on BPI certifications) sold a minimum of 1.8 million albums and 1.8 million singles in the UK alone. As of April 2012, the group have sold 18 million records worldwide.
Career
Formation (1991)
The band began in 1991 when Tony Mortimer was promised a record deal after he showcased his own material. The deal was granted under the condition that he form a group, which was the format London Records were looking for. Mortimer soon formed a trio with Terry Coldwell and John Hendy.
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by East 17
Steam
by: East 17Steam, x8
Call me for the pleasure
You can call me for the pain
Call me on the phone
Or on the mental plane
I'll be the freak you need
I contain what U came 4
Come without Karma
To destruct the dancefloor
Rise to the top, never stop
Drop like cream
U bring the body and
I'll bring the steam
Love can love you
Love can heal you
Love can see you
Love can feel you
Love can warm you (oh babe)
Love can calm you
Love will help you
Love won't harm you
Steam, steam
There's no need to be afraid
Steam, steam
Let the lake of love flow
Steam, steam
2 night let's become one soul
Steam, x4
Steam, like a cream dream
Never stop rising
I'll rub you like a wave
Going out while the tides in
Precious bubbilicious
Hard or nice n' easy
Smooth with the move to sooth
Dry or greasy
Here is your harmony
Here is your friend
Kindred spirit of ethereal blend
Meet me on a cloud
Go on a journey, sure
I'll take your body on a mystery tour
The clock upon your wall
Is tickin' slower and slower
Time disappears as I go
lower and lower
I know your final fantasy
But I can't repeat that
Doubting about me
Bet you doubt, I'll defeat that
I'm your spiritual dancer
Your emotion enhancer
Anyway you wanna go
Whether below or on top
I'll love you down
All around in and out and all about
I got your drinkable water
I'm your lover non stop