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The band broke into the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at the beginning of 1983 with " Lies " and " Love On Your Side ", which became the band's first UK Top 10 single.

They then released their third album, Quick Step and Side Kick ( called simply Side Kicks in the US ), which peaked at number 2 in the UK and was later certified platinum there.

Further singles followed with " We Are Detective " ( another Top 10 UK hit ) and " Watching ".

All three received songwriting credits, though the band publicly acknowledged Bailey as the songwriter, with Currie contributing lyrics and Leeway focusing on the stage show.

During 1983, the band had the opening spot on The Police concert tour in the US.