Although in their biggest hit The New Seekers sang 'I'd like to teach
the world to sing, in perfect harmony...' things were far from perfect
within the group, as key members tell their story in this first ever
book about the legendary New Seekers. With a female/male vocal template
not far removed from Abba, the group experienced Eurovision success in
the 1970s and rivalled T Rex at the top of the UK charts as Britain
experienced New Seeker mania. Whilst the book focuses on their golden
era of 1970-73, and that harmonising magic of this second line up, the
whole history of the group is covered, including the painful departures
of key personnel, as well as the band's reformation and the brand's
successful renaissance in the new millennium. Who managed the group?
What was the original idea behind The New Seekers project? With so many
BBC appearances, how much were they a product of the new colour TV era
of that time? Which person outside the group earned the right to be
called the sixth New Seeker? How popular was the group away from the UK?
And what exactly did happen to The New Seekers after their success in
the 70s? All these questions are answered, through extensive research
and candid interviews with band members. A must read for both the New
Seekers fan and the lover of great 70s pop! With foreword and afterword
by Paul Layton, the longest serving member of The New Seekers, this book
gives a close insight into the band and their dynamics at the height of
their fame.
