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From 'Taboo'

Who? Boy George (plus Kevan Frost, John Themis, Richie Stevens.)

When? Telling the story of the troubled pop star himself, ‘Taboo’ opened in the West End in 2002 and, despite terrible reviews, transferred to Broadway in 2003.

Why? It’s not a great song, but it’s got some nice, sarcastic lyrics courtesy of Boy George and it channels something of Lionel Bart’s great tunes from ‘Oliver’.

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The ten best songs from musicals written by pop stars

Are there any good ones not by Elton John? Are there any good ones at all? Have a browse and decide for yourself...

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Pop minstrel Tori Amos's musical 'The Light Princess' opens this October at the National Theatre. To celebrate the occasion, we've rounded up ten of the best musical songs written by pop stars for your listening pleasure. Disagree? Let us know in the comments section.

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