(Sidney Barnes)
Australia
#3 Sydney #29 Melbourne #6 Brisbane #6 Adelaide #30 Perth
Soul-styled rock singer Jeff St John (born Jeffrey Newton in Sydney, 1946) fronted a number of first class bands during the 60s and 70s, including The Id and Copperwine. His performances were memorable not only for his strong, soulful vocals but for the wheelstands and spins he would execute with his wheelchair. More at Milesago's Jeff St John page, including band personnel and discography.
See also Cloud Nine and Jeff St John & the Id.
Further reading: Jeff St John's current website.
(Sidney Barnes)
Australia
B-side of Reflections Of My Life, single on Du Monde label.
Sydney band formed in 1968 that went through several personnel changes and genres, from hard rock to psychedelia to Top 40 pop.
For recent news on Flake’s flautist and saxophonist Dave Allen see his blog Burning Mountain Studio, which links to his pages on Flake history.
Thanks to Mike Robbins.
(Sidney Barnes)
USA
Original version
Chicago band, recorded for Chess Records, vocalist Minnie Riperton.
Written by band member Sidney Barnes.
(Sidney Barnes)
Australia
Later version
Single on Banner label.
Erl Dalby is best remembered for Can’t Wait For September by Erl Dalby and Pyramid, a classic pop gem written and produced by ex-Easybeats Harry Vanda and George Young (#15 Sydney, #18 Brisbane). The story goes that Erl Dalby’s previous band Erl’s Court, formed in Wollongong, is heard on that record, but was soon replaced for touring and promotion by Pyramid, a six-piece band featuring three vocalists.
These days, Erl Dalby, now Erl Montaigue, lives in Wales and teaches Tai Chai and martial arts. See his website Erle Montaigue’s Tai Chi World which includes news of his more recent band, Moontagu Blues Band.
Version alert and research by Terry Stacey.
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