Biography
The Greatest Show on Earth were a British progressive rock band,[citation needed] who recorded two albums for EMI’s progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970, who became well known for their European hit “Real Cool World”. 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. Band members included Norman Watt-Roy and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton Jennings.Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel.
Album & Cover
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Illustration – R. Evans
Label: Harvest SHSM 2004(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art – The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue By Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Side One Real Cool World Angelina Magic Woman Touch Again And Again Bordeline |
Side Two The Leader Sunflower Morning Day Of The Lady Love Magnet |
Credits
Compiled By – Colin Miles
Producer – Jonathan Peel
Colin Horton-Jennings: Lead vocal,flute,accoustic guitar,bongos
Garth Watt-Roy: Vocals,accoustic and electric guitar
Norman Watt-Roy: Vocals,bass guitar
Ron Prudence: Congas,drums
Dick Hanson:Trumpet,flugel horn,percussion
Tex Phillpotts:Tenor & alto saxophon,percussion
Ian Aitchison: Tenor & bariton saxophon,percussion
