The Greatest Show on Earth (band)

The Greatest Show on Earth was a British progressive rock band[1] who recorded two albums for EMI's progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970. They became known for their European hit "Real Cool World",[2] which reached #7 in the Dutch Top 40[3] T and was also notable for its album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis.[4]

The band had been conceived by Harvest Records in an attempt to create a horn-based rock combo such as Blood Sweat & Tears or Chicago.[5] Band members included Norman Watt-Roy[6] and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton-Jennings.[7] Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel, not to be confused with DJ John Peel.[8]

Discography

  • 1970: Horizons
  • 1970: The Going's Easy
  • 1975: The Greatest Show on Earth (compilation of first two albums)

References

  1. ^ "Greatest Show On Earth - Horizons BACKGROUND MAGAZINE Review". www.backgroundmagazine.nl. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  2. ^ "The Greatest Show On Earth - Real Cool World - Ondergewaardeerde Liedjes". ondergewaardeerdeliedjes.nl. 29 August 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  3. ^ Real Cool World at top40.nl. Retrieved 28 April 2023
  4. ^ "Hipgnosis". www.hipgnosiscovers.com. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  5. ^ Allmusic album
  6. ^ S.A.P, El Mercurio (10 February 2009). "Blockheads celebran 30 años de su hit "Rhythm Stick" con nuevo disco | Emol.com". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 May 2020.
  7. ^ Greatest Show on Earth at AllMusic. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  8. ^ "45cat - Track Producer - Jonathan Peel".