Accompanying this track is some info concerning the Glaswegian outfit called "The Poets". This original track was made by "The American Poets". and the Glaswegian outfit had nothing to do with it. It was sourced by the writer at a stall in "The Barrows" market in the East End of the City that specialised in American Imports and obscure Soul tracks and record labels. The song was adopted by "The House of Lords" a local band who secured an engagement at the "Voom Voom" club in St Tropez. The song was then released in Germany by recordi… read more
Accompanying this track is some info concerning the Glaswegian outfit called "The Poets". This original track was made by "The America… read more
Accompanying this track is some info concerning the Glaswegian outfit called "The Poets". This original track was made by "The American Poets". and the Glaswegian out… read more
There are at least 6 bands called The Poets: 1) Band was discovered in it's native Scotland by Andrew Loog Oldham in 1964, signed to Decca that same year and to his Immediate Records label in 1966. Members: George Gallacher (vocals) Hume Paton (lead guitar), Tony Myles (rhythm guitar), John Dawson (bass guitar), Alan Weir (drums), Hughie Nicholson (later Blue and Marmalade). They had a minor hit in late 1964, but failed to have a major impact beyond Scotland. After numerous line-up changes they broke up in 1971. Most well-known track That's The Way It's Got To Be is … read more
There are at least 6 bands called The Poets: 1) Band was discovered in it's native Scotland by Andrew Loog Oldham in 1964, signed to Decca that same year and to his Immediate Records l… read more
There are at least 6 bands called The Poets: 1) Band was discovered in it's native Scotland by Andrew Loog Oldham in 1964, signed to Decca that same year and to his Immediate Records label in 1966. Members: George Gallacher (voca… read more