1987 in British music the Christmas number one of 1987, with their cover of Elvis Presley's "Always on My Mind". The Pogues peaked at number 2 and has been re-issued several times since, reaching the top 10 in 2005, 2006 and 2007. In the world of classical music, Nicholas Maw's new work "Odyssey" made an impact, and veteran composer Malcolm Arnold produced his "Salute to Thomas Merritt", Op. 98, whilst Michael Nyman and Judith Weir both brought new operas to the stage. The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition was won by Italian soprano Valeria Esposito, and the Lieder prize was introduced into
Terry (Kirsty MacColl song) 1985, Tracey Ullman took the song one place higher on the UK charts, peaking at #81. Ullman's version of "Terry" used the identical backing track to the MacColl version, merely erasing MacColl's lead vocal and substituting Ullman's. (MacColl co-produced both versions of "Terry".) On the 12" release, an extended version of "Terry" is used. Terry (Kirsty MacColl song) "Terry" is a song by Kirsty MacColl, released as a single in October 1983, and charting at #82 in the UK the following month. It was her first release after returning to Stiff Records, and was the last in a run of