Seven (band)
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Seven was an AOR
band formed in Bournemouth
who recorded two singles, both having minor success within the UK.
The band formed from the remnants of the South African band "Face to Face". In 1989/1990, Seven were backing band for two Brother Beyond
tours and Jason Donavan. They also toured with The Monkees
, and with Richard Marx
. Lead vocalist Mick Devine was originally the National Skateboard Champion. The band found themselves signing a deal with Polydor Records
after the band sent a demo to Phillip Schofield
. Scholfield liked the demo and asked the band to record another. This was followed by a record company person who also liked the band's sound.
UK musician John Parr
was hired as producer for the group's first single. The band released their first single in January 1990, titled "Inside Love
" which was produced by Parr and written by both Keith McFarlane and Simon LeFevre. The song had a promotional video. The b-side was titled "Till Then" which was produced by Tim Lewis and Mike Parker, written again by McFarlane and LeFevre. "Inside Love" peaked at #78 in the UK, lasting a total of four weeks on the chart.
For the follow-up single, released in June 1990, the band recorded the song "Man With a Vision
", produced again by Parr and written by Parr, Mcfarlane and Lefevre. The song had a promotional video. The single's two b-side were titled "Just Close Your Eyes" and "Stranger (In The Night)". "Man With a Vision" peaked at #91 in the UK, spending two weeks on the chart. Parr himself would later record his own version of the song for his 1992 album of the same name "Man With a Vision". Parr would also release his version as a single.
The band recorded two further songs, titled "Until Then", "Be That Girl" however a series of internal struggles and arguments meant that the band soon split.
In recent years, Drummer Lane manages the shop Poole Percussion, both Macfarlane and Lefevre returned to South Africa, Devine moved to Market Harborough whilst Davey still lives in Bournemouth and working in electronics teaches bass in Bournemouth and Poole College and performing regularly with several jazz bands.
Album-oriented rock
Album-oriented rock is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists.-Music played:Most radio formats are based on a select, tight rotation of hit singles...
band formed in Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
who recorded two singles, both having minor success within the UK.
History
The band formed in 1989, consisting of Mick Devine (lead vocals), Keith Macfarlane (guitar/vocals), Pat Davey (bass guitar/vocals), Simon Lefevre (keyboards/vocals) and Austin Lane (drums).The band formed from the remnants of the South African band "Face to Face". In 1989/1990, Seven were backing band for two Brother Beyond
Brother Beyond
Brother Beyond were a British boy band / pop group who had mainstream success in the late 1980s.-Biography:The group's first four singles, "I Should Have Lied", "How Many Times", "Chain-Gang Smile" , and an early version of "Can You Keep a Secret?" , were all written by band members Eg White...
tours and Jason Donavan. They also toured with The Monkees
The Monkees
The Monkees are an American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork,...
, and with Richard Marx
Richard Marx
Richard Noel Marx is an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He had a string of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Endless Summer Nights", "Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever", and "Hazard"...
. Lead vocalist Mick Devine was originally the National Skateboard Champion. The band found themselves signing a deal with Polydor Records
Polydor Records
Polydor is a record label owned by Universal Music Group, headquartered in the United Kingdom.-Beginnings:Polydor was originally an independent branch of the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Its name was first used as an export label in 1924, the British and German branches of the Gramophone...
after the band sent a demo to Phillip Schofield
Phillip Schofield
Phillip Bryan Schofield is an English broadcaster and television personality best known for presenting shows such as This Morning, Dancing on Ice, and various game shows including The Cube.-Early life and career:...
. Scholfield liked the demo and asked the band to record another. This was followed by a record company person who also liked the band's sound.
UK musician John Parr
John Parr
John Parr is an English musician, best known for his 1985 US #1 hit single "St. Elmo's Fire". Parr has sold 10 million albums worldwide.-Biography:...
was hired as producer for the group's first single. The band released their first single in January 1990, titled "Inside Love
Inside Love
"Inside Love" is the debut single of UK AOR band Seven.By 1989, the band had managed to secure a contract with Polydor Records and for their first single, musician John Parr was hired to produce the song...
" which was produced by Parr and written by both Keith McFarlane and Simon LeFevre. The song had a promotional video. The b-side was titled "Till Then" which was produced by Tim Lewis and Mike Parker, written again by McFarlane and LeFevre. "Inside Love" peaked at #78 in the UK, lasting a total of four weeks on the chart.
For the follow-up single, released in June 1990, the band recorded the song "Man With a Vision
Man with a Vision (song)
"Man With a Vision" is a song written by John Parr, Keith McFarlane and Simon LeFevre which was first released by the band, Seven, in 1990. The song was later covered by singer John Parr in 1992.-Seven version:...
", produced again by Parr and written by Parr, Mcfarlane and Lefevre. The song had a promotional video. The single's two b-side were titled "Just Close Your Eyes" and "Stranger (In The Night)". "Man With a Vision" peaked at #91 in the UK, spending two weeks on the chart. Parr himself would later record his own version of the song for his 1992 album of the same name "Man With a Vision". Parr would also release his version as a single.
The band recorded two further songs, titled "Until Then", "Be That Girl" however a series of internal struggles and arguments meant that the band soon split.
In recent years, Drummer Lane manages the shop Poole Percussion, both Macfarlane and Lefevre returned to South Africa, Devine moved to Market Harborough whilst Davey still lives in Bournemouth and working in electronics teaches bass in Bournemouth and Poole College and performing regularly with several jazz bands.
Members
- Mick Devine (lead vocals)
- Keith Macfarlane (guitar/vocals)
- Pat Davey (bass guitar/vocals)
- Simon Lefevre (keyboards/vocals)
- Austin Lane (drums)