Titanic (band)
Encyclopedia
Titanic was a rock
band
from Norway
, which also included a British
member in its line-up. It was first active from 1969 to 1979, and also reformed twice.
s and singles
before disbanding in 1979.
The main composer
was the group founder Janne Loseth, with Roy Robinson supplying the primarily English language
based lyrics
. In October 1971 Titanic reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart
, with their instrumental
track
, "Sultana". It was performed in the style of the then popular band, Santana
. The tune also appeared on their Titanic's album Sea Wolf.
However, due to a lack of other corresponding chart presence, Titanic are known as one-hit wonder
s.
In the late 1970s, Janne Loseth went solo and first released several singles, including "Take Me Down" (bw. "Nobody's Man"), and "I Wished I Was a Poet" (bw. "Dancing Girl"), which featured his powerful and operatic vocal, and then became the lead singer for a French electronic band called Space.
In the late 1990s, after leaving Space, Janne Loseth re-recruited Roy Robinson, and the duo released one album, Lower the Atlantic. This Titanic reunion was short lived.
In 2006, Janne Loseth reformed Titanic with three additional members: Mick Walker, Phil Wilton, and Didier Blum. He later opted to take Roy Robinson back on board and this quintet released the new single that same year, called "I'm the Law", which is available on DVD.
Their latest reunion album Ashes and Diamonds was released on 20 February 2009 in Europe.
In late 2009, Roy Robinson sustained a stroke, which caused him to leave the band, pending his possible recovery. Janne Loseth assumed the lead vocals. Robinson and Walker were replaced by two new members: Chris Kleiner and Jean-Pierre Sjoberg.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
from Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, which also included a British
United Kingdom
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member in its line-up. It was first active from 1969 to 1979, and also reformed twice.
Career
The group was made up of Kenny Aas, Kjell Asperud, John Lorck, Janne Løseth, Roy Robinson (lead singer) and for a short time around their chart success, John Williamson. They formed in 1969, and released several successful albumAlbum
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s and singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
before disbanding in 1979.
The main composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
was the group founder Janne Loseth, with Roy Robinson supplying the primarily English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
based lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
. In October 1971 Titanic reached Number 5 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
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, with their instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
track
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
, "Sultana". It was performed in the style of the then popular band, Santana
Santana (band)
Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
. The tune also appeared on their Titanic's album Sea Wolf.
However, due to a lack of other corresponding chart presence, Titanic are known as one-hit wonder
One-hit wonder
A one-hit wonder is a person or act known mainly for only a single success. The term is most often used to describe music performers with only one hit single.-Characteristics:...
s.
In the late 1970s, Janne Loseth went solo and first released several singles, including "Take Me Down" (bw. "Nobody's Man"), and "I Wished I Was a Poet" (bw. "Dancing Girl"), which featured his powerful and operatic vocal, and then became the lead singer for a French electronic band called Space.
In the late 1990s, after leaving Space, Janne Loseth re-recruited Roy Robinson, and the duo released one album, Lower the Atlantic. This Titanic reunion was short lived.
In 2006, Janne Loseth reformed Titanic with three additional members: Mick Walker, Phil Wilton, and Didier Blum. He later opted to take Roy Robinson back on board and this quintet released the new single that same year, called "I'm the Law", which is available on DVD.
Their latest reunion album Ashes and Diamonds was released on 20 February 2009 in Europe.
In late 2009, Roy Robinson sustained a stroke, which caused him to leave the band, pending his possible recovery. Janne Loseth assumed the lead vocals. Robinson and Walker were replaced by two new members: Chris Kleiner and Jean-Pierre Sjoberg.
Albums
- Titanic - 1970 - CBS Records
- Sea Wolf - 1971 - CBS Records
- Eagle Rock - 1973 - CBS Records
- Ballad Of A Rock 'N Roll Loser - 1975 - CBS Records
- Return Of Drakkar - 1977 - Egg Records
- Eye Of The Hurricane - 1979 - Egg Records
- Lower The Atlantic - 1993 - Metal Enterprises
- Ashes and Diamonds - 2009 - Repertoire Records
Singles
- "Sing Fool Sing" - CBS 5365 (serie) GEMENI)
- "Sultana" - 1971 - CBS
- "Santa Fé" - 1971 - ??
- "Rain 2000" - 1972 - CBS Holland
- "Richmond Express" - 1973 - CBS France
- "Macumba" - 1973 - CBS France
- "Dance Baby Dance (Frisco Queen)" / "Hollywood (Oh La La)" - 1979 - Ariola, 107014 - Netherlands
- "Iceberg"
Trivia
Roy Robinson was briefly involved into Space project. However, the roles of Roy Robinson and Janny Loseth became reversed when Robinson wrote "The Very Last Song", which was sung by Loseth during 1983 Space tour.External links
Literature
- Tom Hermann Kristensen: Titanic. Historien – fortalt av dem selv. Rockarkivet. 171 pp. ill. Oslo 2008. ISBN 978-82-997310-2-7