Bardot (English band)

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Bardot were a trio of singer/songwriters whose sound was sometimes compared to Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Eagles. The band released 'Rockin In Rhythm' in 1978 on the RCA label, a collection of polished folk rock songs heavy on melody and complex harmonies. [1] Three singles were also released, the debut Witchfire hitting number 14 in the Dutch charts. [2] [3]
Ray McRiner on guitar and vocals, was also known for his compositions, arrangement, vocal and instrumental work with Sweet, and as touring guitarist for the band. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Laurie Andrew on guitar and vocals, was also a successful solo recording artist in his own right with the single I'll Never Love Anyone Anymore, a top of the Pops appearance, [10] [11] along with composition and vocal credits for work with Sir Cliff Richard, Boney M, Traks, Gianco, Keith Forsey (session musician for Harold Faltermeyer and Giorgio Moroder among others), and Lesley Duncan. [12] [13] [14]

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  2. ↑ "Witchfire Top 40 Hit". www.top40.nl. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Witchfire Chart Position 14" (PDF). www.top40.nl. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ray McRiner credits. All Music database". Writing, arrangement, vocal and instrumental credits for work with The Sweet. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  5. ↑ "Ray McRiner credits. Artist Direct database". Writing, arrangement, vocal and instrumental credits for work with The Sweet. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ray McRiner credits. Discogs database". Writing, arrangement, vocal and instrumental credits for work with The Sweet. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  7. ↑ "Ray McRiner in Sweet article. Musicmight Rock database". Live touring credits for work with The Sweet. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Ray McRiner in Sweet article. Signal2 radio station database". Live touring credits for work with The Sweet. Archived from the original on 29 April 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "Ray McRiner in Sweet article. Classic Rock Bottom database". Live touring and composer credits for work with The Sweet. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  10. ↑ "www.dailymotion.com video archive". Video of Laurie Andrew on top of The Pops. 13 April 2011. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  11. ↑ "pro-labs.imdb.com". IMDB entry for BBC TV program Top of the Pops appearance. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  12. ↑ "Laurie Andrew credits. All Music database". Writing and vocal credits for work with Sir Cliff Richard, Bardot, and Leslie Duncan. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  13. ↑ "Laurie Andrew credits. 45cat vinyl seven inch single online archive". Writing, performance credits for solo single. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  14. ↑ "Laurie Andrew credits. Discogs database". Writing, performance credits. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
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