Tight Fit

Tight Fit, a British pop group formed in 1981, originated from an idea by record producer Ken Gold to create a medley of 1960s songs. The group initially consisted of session singers and released their debut single "Back To The 60's," which reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart in 1981. This success led to the formation of a live lineup featuring Lowri-Ann Richards, Robert Pereno, Steve Grant, Denise Gyngell, and Julie Harris. Their cover of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" became a UK Number 1 hit for three weeks in March 1982, propelling them into sudden stardom. The group released several more singles, including "Fantasy Island" (1982), which peaked at number 5, and their debut album Tight Fit (1982). Internal disputes led to the departure of Harris and Gyngell, who were replaced by Vicky Pemberton and Carol Stevens. Despite these changes, Tight Fit's subsequent releases failed to replicate their earlier success, leading to their disbandment in 1983. In 2008, Denise Gyngell and Julie Harris reformed the band for touring, with Steve Grant rejoining permanently in 2010. Their album Together was released in May 2016, marking their first studio release together in 34 years.