Satellite Spies

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Satellite Spies was a New Zealand band formed in 1984 by Deane Sutherland and Mark Loveys. [1] The group enjoyed some success with "Destiny in Motion" (1985) which charted at #14, [2] and in the 1985 New Zealand Music Awards were voted Most Promising Group, with Loveys awarded Most Promising Male Vocalist. [1] [3] They supported Dire Straits during their 1986 tour of New Zealand. [4]

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Since a split in 1987, rights to the name have been disputed [1] and at times there have been two bands calling themselves Satellite Spies.[ citation needed ] One of these, led by Deane Sutherland,[ citation needed ] had a 1994 hit with "It Must Be Love", which reached #9 in the New Zealand Top 40. [2]

Members

Graeme Scott was the drummer from 1991 to 1997, and from 2000 to 2001. [5] During the late 1970s, he was a member of Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes. [6]

Discography

Albums

YearTitleDetailsPeak chart
positions
NZ [2]
1985Destiny in Motion
  • Label: Reaction Records
  • Catalogue: REAL 025
42
1987Us Against the World
  • Recorded 1987
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: GTM Ltd
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
NZ [2]
Original line-up
1985"Destiny in Motion"14Destiny in Motion
"Wish I'd Asked That Girl To Dance"
"Hold on to the Night"
1986"Machine"
1987"Living in a Minefield"44Us Against the World
Private Detective
"Only Here for the Rock 'N' Roll"
1988"Gonna Have To Change" (with the Yandall Sisters)
Sutherland line-up
1994"It Must Be Love"Non-album single
1999"It Must Be Love" (remastered)9Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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References

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  3. "Vodafone NZ Music Awards 1985". RIANZ. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  4. "Satellite Spies". Re-inventing Sheep. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  5. Satellite Spies website former spies
  6. Discogs Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes – Havoc!