Mike Hutson – lead vocals
Pete Frolich – guitar (replaced original guitarist)
Martin Woodward – keyboards
Dave Moses – bass
Chic – drums
This five-piece harmony band was formed at Warlingham School in Surrey during 1968. The group recorded two singles for NEMS, kicking off with “Like the Sun” c/w “Florence”, which was released in September 1968. Both sides were produced by guitarist Pete Gage, who co-wrote “Like the Sun” with the band. “Florence” was written by Mike Hutson with a school friend.
A second single, “Heart and Soul” c/w “Who Wants Happiness” came out on 24 January 1969 by which point the band had split up. Produced again by Pete Gage, “Heart and Soul” was composed by R MacDonald and M Green while Dave Moses penned “Who Wants Happiness”. Pete Gage made the decision that Pete Frolich rather than Mike Hutson should sing on “Heart and Soul”.
Martin Woodward joined The Fantastics’ backing group, The House of Orange and later recorded with Aquila before working with the Tommy Hunt Band. Mike Hutson subsequently took up a post in promotions at United Artists and RCA.
Thank you Martin Woodward for providing information about this band and also to Pete Gage. Garage Hangover would be interested to hear from anyone that can add more information about the group.
Is this Surrey BC? You mention Tommy Hunt band, so I gather this is Canada. But there is a Harmony Tommy Hunt group from the states (doo wop) ? Can you clarify?
No, sorry, this was definitely a Surrey, UK band
Chic should be John “Chick” Webb, bot him and Dave Moses played in Saga’s New World Trumpet a Go Go and David Moses And Group Golden Trumpet, So I suppose Dave Moses is the same Bass player of Sandy Denny/Alex Campbell recordings
Hi there
Are you in touch with any of the members?
Nick have
“Like the sun” is featured on the recent comp. “What a groovy day” They are an amazing group!