Now (The New Seekers album)
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Now is a 1973 album by British pop group The New Seekers
. It was retitled Pinball Wizards in the US.
- See Me Feel Me", which reached #16 in the UK. This single was a medley of two songs taken from Pete Townshend
's rock musical Tommy. This single featured a harder-edged sound for the group with heavy use of electric guitars and sung in a rockier style. Townsend himself congratulated the group on their version of the song. No other singles were issued from the album however. Now reached #47 in the UK album charts. The New Musical Express reviewed the album on its release and while criticising the group for their middle of the road nature, it did go on to state: "Nobody denies their natural vocal ability, and I'll go so far as to say the harmonies are excellent".
This was to be the group's last album for a year and was the last album to feature member Peter Doyle
who left the group in mid 1973 to be replaced by Peter Oliver.
In the US, the album was released under the title Pinball Wizards with alternate artwork and a slightly different track listing. The title track single had become one of the group's biggest hits there, peaking at #29. This would also be the group's final single to chart. The album itself reached #190.
Side Two
Side Two
The New Seekers
The New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences...
. It was retitled Pinball Wizards in the US.
Overview
Released in March 1973, the album coincided with the release of their latest hit single "Pinball WizardPinball Wizard
"Pinball Wizard" is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who, and featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy. The original recording was released as a single in 1969 and reached No. 4 in the UK charts and No. 19 on the U.S...
- See Me Feel Me", which reached #16 in the UK. This single was a medley of two songs taken from Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
's rock musical Tommy. This single featured a harder-edged sound for the group with heavy use of electric guitars and sung in a rockier style. Townsend himself congratulated the group on their version of the song. No other singles were issued from the album however. Now reached #47 in the UK album charts. The New Musical Express reviewed the album on its release and while criticising the group for their middle of the road nature, it did go on to state: "Nobody denies their natural vocal ability, and I'll go so far as to say the harmonies are excellent".
This was to be the group's last album for a year and was the last album to feature member Peter Doyle
Peter Doyle (singer)
Peter John Doyle was an Australian pop singer who had success with a number of Top 40 hits in Australia in the 1960s, then success internationally as a member of the New Seekers in the early 1970s, before resuming a solo career in 1973.-Early career:He started his career at the age of 9 appearing...
who left the group in mid 1973 to be replaced by Peter Oliver.
In the US, the album was released under the title Pinball Wizards with alternate artwork and a slightly different track listing. The title track single had become one of the group's biggest hits there, peaking at #29. This would also be the group's final single to chart. The album itself reached #190.
Track listing (UK)
Side One- "Pinball WizardPinball Wizard"Pinball Wizard" is a song written by Pete Townshend and performed by the English rock band The Who, and featured on their 1969 rock opera album Tommy. The original recording was released as a single in 1969 and reached No. 4 in the UK charts and No. 19 on the U.S...
- See Me Feel Me" (Pete TownshendPete TownshendPeter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
) - "Brand New Song" (Jeff Barry / Paul Williams)
- "Look Look" (Marty KristianMarty KristianMarty Kristian is a German-born Australian musician, he was a singer and 1970s heartthrob who was best known as a member of The New Seekers....
) - "That's My Guy" (Merrill OsmondMerrill OsmondMerrill Davis Osmond is the lead singer and bassist of the 1970s music group The Osmonds. He continues to perform with his brothers and also without them as a solo act...
/ Alan OsmondAlan OsmondAlan Ralph Osmond was a member of the family musical group The Osmonds. He was the oldest of the seven siblings who could sing, as the two oldest brothers, Virl and Tom, are hearing impaired although Tom is currently under treatment. During much of the Osmonds' career, Alan was the leader of the...
) - "Feeling" (P. Yellowstone / J. Schwartz)
- "Utah" (Merrill Osmond)
Side Two
- "Reaching Out for Someone" (Dick HollerDick HollerDick Holler is a songwriter, pianist and performer. He is best known as the writer of the folk-pop standard "Abraham, Martin and John" which has been recorded by numerous artists including Dion, Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris, Andy Williams, Marvin Gaye.-Early life :He moved with his...
) - "Everything Changing" (W. Cates / P. Caldwell)
- "Time Limit" (Kristian / Peter DoylePeter Doyle (singer)Peter John Doyle was an Australian pop singer who had success with a number of Top 40 hits in Australia in the 1960s, then success internationally as a member of the New Seekers in the early 1970s, before resuming a solo career in 1973.-Early career:He started his career at the age of 9 appearing...
) - "Rain" (José FelicianoJosé FelicianoJosé Feliciano is a Puerto Rican singer, virtuoso guitarist and composer known for many international hits including the 1970 holiday single "Feliz Navidad".-Childhood:...
/ H. Feliciano) - "Somebody Somewhere" (CookRoger Cook (songwriter)Roger Cook is an English songwriter who has written many hits for other recording artists. He has also had a successful recording career in his own right.-Early life:Cook was born in Fishponds, Bristol, England...
/ GreenawayRoger GreenawayRoger Greenaway , is a popular English songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Roger Cook.-Career:...
/ Rae) - "Goin' BackGoin' Back"Goin' Back" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King in 1966. It describes the loss of innocence that comes with adulthood along with an attempt, on the part of the singer, to recapture that youthful innocence...
" (Gerry GoffinGerry GoffinGerry Goffin is an American lyricist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 with former songwriting partner and first wife, Carole King. he has co-written six Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers.-Career:Goffin enlisted with the Marine Corps Reserve after graduating from...
/ Carole KingCarole KingCarole King is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King had an album, Tapestry, top the U.S...
)
Track listing (US)
Side One- "Pinball Wizard - See Me Feel Me" (3.27)
- "Brand new Song" (2.56)
- "Look Look" (2.54)
- "That's My Guy" (3.10)
- "Feelin'" (3.14)
- "Utah" (2.16)
Side Two
- "Reaching Out for Someone" (2.59)
- "With Everything Changing" (3.24)
- "Time Limit" (3.03)
- "Somebody Somewhere" (2.20)
- "The Further We Reach Out" (3.23)
Personnel
- Michael Lloyd - Producer
- David MackayDavid Mackay (producer)David Mackay is an Australian record producer/arranger and musical director. He was born in Sydney, Australia and began his music career at the age of 15 in a production of Bye Bye Birdie for J.C. Williamson Theatre Company...
- Producer on "Look Look", "Everything Changing", "Rain", "Somebody Somewhere", "Goin' Back" - Tommy Oliver - Arranger
- Marty KristianMarty KristianMarty Kristian is a German-born Australian musician, he was a singer and 1970s heartthrob who was best known as a member of The New Seekers....
- Vocals, lead vocals on "Pinball Wizard - See Me Feel Me", "Look Look", "Time Limit" - Peter DoylePeter Doyle (singer)Peter John Doyle was an Australian pop singer who had success with a number of Top 40 hits in Australia in the 1960s, then success internationally as a member of the New Seekers in the early 1970s, before resuming a solo career in 1973.-Early career:He started his career at the age of 9 appearing...
- Vocals, lead vocals on "Pinball Wizard - See Me Feel Me", "Utah", "Goin' Back" - Eve GrahamEve GrahamEve Graham is a Scottish singer, who found fame in the early 1970s with the pop group, The New Seekers.-Biography:...
- Vocals, lead vocals on "That's My Guy", "Reaching Out for Someone" - Lyn PaulLyn PaulLyn Paul is an English pop singer and actress. She came to fame as a member of the international chart-topping pop group The New Seekers in the early 1970s...
- Vocals, lead vocals on "Everything Changing" - Paul LaytonPaul LaytonPaul Layton is an English musician and former child actor. He is best known for being the bassist and vocalist of the group The New Seekers. In his career he has sold more than 35 million records worldwide....
- Vocals