Jules Shear

Born: Mar 7, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA

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Biography: Though he's never been able to record a hit of his own, singer/songwriter Jules Shear has recorded several albums of highly accessible, hit-worthy material, and as a testament to his abilities, he's penned hits for others, including "All Through the Night" for Cyndi Lauper and "If She Knew What She Wants" ...Read full biography

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Got No Breeding

Released: 1978

Label: Columbia/Legacy

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Jules and the Polar Bears' debut album, Got No Breeding, fell into a commercial twilight zone shortly after its release in 1978; the music was too quirky and the wit of the lyrics was too curious for the ...Read full review

Watch Dog

Released: 1983

Label: EMI Music Distribution

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His first solo album following the breakup of the Polar Bears, Watch Dog, features a new-found maturity in songwriting with an eclectic mix of styles from ultra-smooth pop to R&B-inflected rockers. Shear ...Read full review

More Jules Shear albums: Main Albums (13), Compilations (2), Singles & EPs (5), Others (1)

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