David James Ball (3 May 1959 – 22 October 2025) was an English producer and electronic musician best known as one half of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, alongside vocalist Marc Almond. He also co-founded the Grid, and collaborated with artists and producers including Ingo Vauk and Chris Braide. Active from the late 1970s, Ball worked across a range of projects in electronic and experimental music. He is usually credited as Dave Ball on record sleeves. == Life and career... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Dave Ball first charted in 1981 with Memorabilia.The artist scored 21 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements.
Top songs: #1: Torch - #2: Swamp Thing - #3: Say Hello, Wave Goodbye - #4: Bedsitter - #5: Breathe
#3 Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
Soft Cell
Speedy Films / Sex Dwarf
Soft Cell
#1 Torch
Soft Cell
Non-stop Erotic Cabaret (all cuts)
Soft Cell
Numbers / Barriers
Soft Cell
A Beat Called Love
The Grid
Say Hello, Wave Goodbye
Soft Cell
Heartbeat
The Grid
Crystal Clear
The Grid
#2 Swamp Thing
The Grid
Rollercoaster
The Grid
Texas Cowboys
The Grid
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