The Greatest Show on Earth (band)

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The Greatest Show on Earth was a British progressive rock band [1] who recorded two albums for EMI's progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970. They became known for their European hit "Real Cool World", [2] which reached #7 in the Dutch Top 40, [3] as well as for their album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis. [4]

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. [5] Band members included Norman Watt-Roy [6] and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton-Jennings. [7] Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel, not to be confused with DJ John Peel. [8]

Discography

References

  1. ↑ "Greatest Show On Earth - Horizons BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review". www.backgroundmagazine.nl. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "The Greatest Show On Earth - Real Cool World - Ondergewaardeerde Liedjes". ondergewaardeerdeliedjes.nl. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  3. ↑ Real Cool World at top40.nl. Retrieved 28 April 2023
  4. ↑ "Hipgnosis". www.hipgnosiscovers.com. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  5. ↑ Allmusic album
  6. ↑ S.A.P, El Mercurio (10 February 2009). "Blockheads celebran 30 años de su hit "Rhythm Stick" con nuevo disco | Emol.com". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  7. ↑ Greatest Show on Earth at AllMusic . Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  8. ↑ "45cat - Track Producer - Jonathan Peel".
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