Biography
Continuing a working friendship that began when The Shadows were supported by Farrar’s Melbourne band The Strangers on an Australian tour, Hank Marvin was getting used to the idea of singing for his supper. This 1973 release found the guitarist in fine voice on a set of harmony-driven light pop, with nods to The Beach Boys and Crosby, Stills & Nash. The album, Hank Marvin and John Farrar, was also released in the US, on the Capitol label. Richard’s second appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest was in 1973, and Farrar was a member of his backing group. When Richard toured Australia in the same year, Farrar was musical director for both the gospel and secular segments of the tour. Backing Richard were Farrar’s former group, the Strangers, and the vocal accompaniment was provided by Pat Carroll Singers. http://recordcollectormag.com/reviews/hank-marvin-john-farrar