The Greatest Show on Earth (band)
The Greatest Show on Earth were a British progressive rock band,[1] who recorded two albums for EMI's progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970, who became known for their European hit "Real Cool World".[2]
The band had been conceived by Harvest Records in an attempt to create a horn-based rock combo, such as Blood Sweat & Tears or Chicago.[3]
The band was also notable for its album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis.[4]
Band members included Norman Watt-Roy[5] and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton Jennings.[6]
Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel, not to be confused with DJ John Peel.[7]
Discography
- 1970: Horizons
- 1970: The Going's Easy
- 1975: The Greatest Show on Earth (compilation of first two albums)
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References
- "Greatest Show On Earth - Horizons BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review". www.backgroundmagazine.nl. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- "The Greatest Show On Earth - Real Cool World - Ondergewaardeerde Liedjes". ondergewaardeerdeliedjes.nl. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- Allmusic album
- "Hipgnosis". www.hipgnosiscovers.com. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- S.A.P, El Mercurio (2009-02-10). "Blockheads celebran 30 aƱos de su hit "Rhythm Stick" con nuevo disco | Emol.com". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-05-08.
- Greatest Show on Earth at AllMusic. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- "45cat - Track Producer - Jonathan Peel".
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