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The Spectrum
12+ albums
60sPsychedelic Rockbritishpsychedelic pop
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Manufactured by the London office of RCA Victor as a British answer to The Monkees, Essex pop/psychedelia group The Spectrum found greater success abroad, especially in Spain. The Spectrum were mostly known in Europe, despite being a British band. They never had any luck in their own country, despite exposure on a popular children's television show for part of its run and getting a single picked up by a top pirate radio station. Tony Atkins (lead guitar), Colin Forsey (vocals), Bill Chambers (organ), Tony Judd (bass), and Keith Forsey (drums) made their debut with a single of 'Samantha's Mine' b/w 'Saturday's Child', issued in early 1967. It became much more popular in Spain (where it reached the number one spot) than it was in England. Their second single, 'Portobello Road', was picked up by Radio London, the top pirate radio outlet in England, and played very heavily, but it failed to chart. Their third single, 'Headin' for a Heatwave' hit home in Spain once again, whereas their fifth single, a cover of 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da' reached the top spot in Germany in 1968. The group was also featured in the closing credits of the Gerry Anderson-produced series Captain Scarlet & the Mysterons, singing the title song, but this exposure failed to get them any significant sales and the song was never issued commercially -- ironically enough, their presence on the title theme even gave the group a bit of exposure in America, of which they were never able to take advantage. By 196
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albums
All The Colours Of The Spectrum: Complete Recordings 1964-1970
Try A Little Sunshine: The British Psychedelic Sounds Of 1969
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What A Groovy Day: The British Sunshine Pop Sound 1967-1972
You Can Walk Across It On The Grass: The Boutique Sounds Of Swinging London
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Mayhem & Psychosis Vol. 2
Looking At The Pictures In The Sky: The British Psychedelic Sounds of 1968
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Piccadilly Sunshine Vol. 3
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The Light Is Dark Enough
Night Comes Down: 60s British Mod, R&B, Freakbeat & Swinging London Nuggets
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Looking At The Pictures In The Sky (The British Psychedelic Sounds Of 1968)