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In August 1970, Zoot finished second to the Flying Circus at the Hoadley's Battle of the Sounds competition. [1] [12] In December 1970, Zoot released a hard rock cover of the Beatles' song "Eleanor Rigby". It became their most popular single when it peaked at No. 4 in March 1971. [13]
"Eleanor Rigby" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was also issued on a double A-side single, paired with " Yellow Submarine ". Credited to the Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership, the song is one of only a few in which John Lennon and Paul McCartney later disputed primary authorship. [ 3 ]
"Mr America" is a song written and recorded by Australian singer Russell Morris and produced by Howard Gable. It was released as a single in December 1970 and peaked at number 8 on the Australian Go-Set chart on 6 February 1971; thus becoming Morris' third top ten single.
The album also includes a cover of The Beatles’ "Eleanor Rigby". "Carry On Wayward Son" was also recorded during this time, in case strong sales would bring forth a second symphonic album, but was never released. This is the final Kansas album to include new songs from lead singer/keyboardist Steve Walsh.
This is a list of cover versions by music artists who have recorded one or more songs written and originally recorded by English rock band The Beatles.Many albums have been created in dedication to the group, including film soundtracks, such as I Am Sam (2001) and Across the Universe (2007) and commemorative albums such as Sgt. Pepper Knew My Father (1988) and This Bird Has Flown (2005).
Billboard’s review of the album, published in the issue dated September 7, 1968, said, "Bobbie (Billie Joe) Gentry deserts the Delta for Beatle land, including a stunning "Eleanor Rigby" as well as her own dusty Delta dramas. Mississippi melodies includes the self-penned "Sweete Peony" and "Ace Insurance Man", both sensitively set against the ...
Darryl Grant Cotton (4 September 1949 – 27 July 2012) was an Australian pop, rock singer-songwriter, television presenter and actor. He was a founding member of Australian rock group Zoot in 1965, with Beeb Birtles, and were later joined by Rick Brewer and Rick Springfield.
"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney (performed by The Beatles) "Born a Woman" by Sandy Posey "If I Were a Carpenter" by Bobby Darin "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" by Dusty Springfield; Best Contemporary (R&R) Group Performance - Vocal or Instrumental "Monday, Monday" by The Mamas & the Papas