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| origin = [[Melbourne]], Victoria, Australia |
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| genre = [[Pop rock]], [[Rock music]] |
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| years_active = {{start date|1966}}–{{end date|1969}} |
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| label = In Records, W&G, [[EMI Records]] |
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| past_members = [[Russell Morris]] (vocals), Les Allan, aka Les Gough (bass), Eric Cairns (drums), Ronnie Charles (occasional vocals), Brian Holloway (vocals, gtr: post-Morris), Phillip Raphael (guitar), Kevin Thomas (guitar) |
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'''Somebody's Image'' was a short lived rock and pop Australian band, most famous for the [[Joe South]]'s cover "[[Hush (Billy Joe Royal song)|Hush]]" which peaked at number 15 in Australia in 1967. |
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==History== |
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In 1966, the fledging band began hanging around gigs by [[The Groop]], who were a favourite of Melbourne pop fans during 1966. Eventually, the group played their first live gig, which was headlined by The groop. The group immediately attracted the attention of their future mentors -- particularly keyboardist Brian Cadd and singer Ronnie Charles. Somebody's Image quickly developed a strong following at Melbourne's premier venues and it wasn't long before the band came to the notice of [[Go-Set]] staff writer [[Ian Meldrum]], who was already championing The Groop relentlessly in his columns. Ian took over as their manager. |
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Somebody's Image began their recording career with the single "[[Heat Wave (Martha and the Vandellas song)|Heat Wave]]" a cover of the [[Martha and the Vandellas]] song, but it failed to chart. |
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The second single was a version of [[Joe South]]'s "[[Hush (Billy Joe Royal song)|Hush]]" which peaked at number #15. <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.poparchives.com.au/feature.php?id=499 |title=Where did they get that song? |publisher=Pop Archives |accessdate=2008-05-29}}</ref>With Meldrum's support and hard work promoting the band, he helped them to secure a firmer recording deal with [[EMI Records]]. The band released "Hide and Seek" in 1968 which peaked at number #32.<ref>{{cite web |title=Russell Morris Biography |publisher=[[Allmusic]] |url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p107594/biography|pure_url=yes}} |last=Nimmervoll |first=Ed |authorlink=Ed Nimmervoll |accessdate=2008-05-20}}</ref> |
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In September 1968, Morris and Meldrum left the band and they recruited new singer/guitarist Brian Holloway (ex The Dream), but the band parted ways in 1969.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milesago.com/artists/morris.htm|title=MILESAGO: Australasian Music & Popular Culture 1964-1975|publisher=www.milesago.com|accessdate=18 June 2016}}</ref> |
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==Members== |
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* Les Allan, aka Les Gough (bass), |
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* Eric Cairns (drums), |
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* Ronnie Charles (occasional vocals), |
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* Brian Holloway (vocals, gtr: post-Morris), |
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* Phillip Raphael (guitar), |
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* Kevin Thomas (guitar) |
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==Discography== |
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===Singles=== |
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* 1967 "[[Heat Wave (Martha and the Vandellas song)|Heat Wave]]" |
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* 1967 "[[Hush (Billy Joe Royal song)|Hush]]" Australia #15 |
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* 1968 "Hide And Seek" Australia #32 |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Musical groups from Melbourne]] |
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 1966]] |
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[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 1969]] |
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[[Category:Australian pop rock groups]] |
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Revision as of 13:40, 19 June 2016
Somebody's Image | |
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| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Pop rock, Rock music |
| Years active | 1966–1969 |
| Labels | In Records, W&G, EMI Records |
| Past members | Russell Morris (vocals), Les Allan, aka Les Gough (bass), Eric Cairns (drums), Ronnie Charles (occasional vocals), Brian Holloway (vocals, gtr: post-Morris), Phillip Raphael (guitar), Kevin Thomas (guitar) |
'Somebody's Image was a short lived rock and pop Australian band, most famous for the Joe South's cover "Hush" which peaked at number 15 in Australia in 1967.
History
In 1966, the fledging band began hanging around gigs by The Groop, who were a favourite of Melbourne pop fans during 1966. Eventually, the group played their first live gig, which was headlined by The groop. The group immediately attracted the attention of their future mentors -- particularly keyboardist Brian Cadd and singer Ronnie Charles. Somebody's Image quickly developed a strong following at Melbourne's premier venues and it wasn't long before the band came to the notice of Go-Set staff writer Ian Meldrum, who was already championing The Groop relentlessly in his columns. Ian took over as their manager.
Somebody's Image began their recording career with the single "Heat Wave" a cover of the Martha and the Vandellas song, but it failed to chart. The second single was a version of Joe South's "Hush" which peaked at number #15. [1]With Meldrum's support and hard work promoting the band, he helped them to secure a firmer recording deal with EMI Records. The band released "Hide and Seek" in 1968 which peaked at number #32.[2]
In September 1968, Morris and Meldrum left the band and they recruited new singer/guitarist Brian Holloway (ex The Dream), but the band parted ways in 1969.[3]
Members
- Russell Morris (vocals),
- Les Allan, aka Les Gough (bass),
- Eric Cairns (drums),
- Ronnie Charles (occasional vocals),
- Brian Holloway (vocals, gtr: post-Morris),
- Phillip Raphael (guitar),
- Kevin Thomas (guitar)
Discography
Singles
References
- ^ "Where did they get that song?". Pop Archives. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
- ^ Nimmervoll, Ed. "Russell Morris Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
- ^ "MILESAGO: Australasian Music & Popular Culture 1964-1975". www.milesago.com. Retrieved 18 June 2016.