Torch Song Was A British Synthpop And Dance Band Of The Early 1980s Consisting Of William Orbit Laurie Mayer And Grant Gilbert. In 1985 Grant Left To Pursue Other Projects And Long-Time Friend Rico Conning Officially Joined The Group. After The Release Of 'Exhibit A' In 1987 Torch Song As A Group Was Put On The Back-Burner While William Concentrated On Solo Work And Remixes. He Continued To Write With Both Laurie And Rico And In 1995 They Released 'Toward The Unknown Region.'