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, who became known for their European hit "Real Cool World",[2] which reached #7 in the Dutch Top 40.[3]
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.[4]
The band was also notable for its album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis.[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]
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THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH The Going`s Easy (Full Album) 1970 UK Harvest HEAVY PROG JAZZ LP £375
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The Greatest Show on Earth Horizons
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Greatest Show in Earth - The going´s easy (1970)
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Discography
- 1970: Horizons
- 1970: The Going's Easy
- 1975: The Greatest Show on Earth (compilation of first two albums)
References
- ^ "Greatest Show On Earth - Horizons BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review". www.backgroundmagazine.nl. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ "The Greatest Show On Earth - Real Cool World - Ondergewaardeerde Liedjes". ondergewaardeerdeliedjes.nl. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Real Cool World at top40.nl. Retrieved 28 April 2023
- ^ Allmusic album
- ^ "Hipgnosis". www.hipgnosiscovers.com. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Greatest Show on Earth at AllMusic. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "45cat - Track Producer - Jonathan Peel".
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