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Related: About this forumOn this day, August 4, 1947, Paul Layton of the New Seekers was born.
Thanks for reminding me, ThisDayinMusic.
Paul Layton
Birth name: Paul Martin Layton
Born: 4 August 1947 (age 77)
Paul Martin Layton (born 4 August 1947) is an English musician and former child actor. He is best known for being the bassist and vocalist of the group The New Seekers. In his career, he has sold more than 35 million records worldwide.
Birth name: Paul Martin Layton
Born: 4 August 1947 (age 77)
Paul Martin Layton (born 4 August 1947) is an English musician and former child actor. He is best known for being the bassist and vocalist of the group The New Seekers. In his career, he has sold more than 35 million records worldwide.
The New Seekers
The New Seekers in 1972
Background information
Origin: London, England
Genres: Pop, folk, gospel, rock, MOR, country
Years active: 19691974, 1976present
Members: Paul Layton, Donna Jones, Francine Rees, Mick Flinn, Mark Hankins
Past members: Eve Graham, Lyn Paul, Marty Kristian, Peter Doyle, Peter Oliver, Keith Potger, Sally Graham, Laurie Heath, Chris Barrington, Kathy Ann Rae, Nicola Kerr, Danny Finn, Caitriona Walsh, Vikki James, Brian Engel, Vivien Banks
The New Seekers are an English pop group, formed in London in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music would have pop as well as folk influences. They achieved worldwide success in the early 1970s with hits including "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", "You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me" and "Beg, Steal or Borrow".
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The New Seekers in 1972
Background information
Origin: London, England
Genres: Pop, folk, gospel, rock, MOR, country
Years active: 19691974, 1976present
Members: Paul Layton, Donna Jones, Francine Rees, Mick Flinn, Mark Hankins
Past members: Eve Graham, Lyn Paul, Marty Kristian, Peter Doyle, Peter Oliver, Keith Potger, Sally Graham, Laurie Heath, Chris Barrington, Kathy Ann Rae, Nicola Kerr, Danny Finn, Caitriona Walsh, Vikki James, Brian Engel, Vivien Banks
The New Seekers are an English pop group, formed in London in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music would have pop as well as folk influences. They achieved worldwide success in the early 1970s with hits including "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing", "You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me" and "Beg, Steal or Borrow".
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Per the timeline, that's Paul Layton on bass.
There is no need to adjust your monitor. They really looked like this:
Perfect disharmony: The ex-New Seekers have fallen out over plans by one of them for a 40th anniversary tour
By PAUL REVOIR FOR MAILONLINE
UPDATED: 20:25 EST, 5 May 2009
Back in those dreamy days of love and flower power, all they really wanted to do was teach the world to sing.
These days, however, the former members of The New Seekers are a little less peaceable.
A decision by one of their number to embark on a 40th anniversary tour under the band's name has created all manner of disharmony.
Happier times: The most successful New Seekers line-up (from left) Paul Layton, Eve Graham, Peter Doyle, Lyn Paul and Marty Kristian. The band scored a string of hits
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By PAUL REVOIR FOR MAILONLINE
UPDATED: 20:25 EST, 5 May 2009
Back in those dreamy days of love and flower power, all they really wanted to do was teach the world to sing.
These days, however, the former members of The New Seekers are a little less peaceable.
A decision by one of their number to embark on a 40th anniversary tour under the band's name has created all manner of disharmony.
Happier times: The most successful New Seekers line-up (from left) Paul Layton, Eve Graham, Peter Doyle, Lyn Paul and Marty Kristian. The band scored a string of hits
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Goodness. He looks like Leif Garrett, but taller.
Source: Can you name these celebrity guest stars on 'CHiPs'?
Thu Aug 4, 2022: On this day, August 4, 1947, Paul Layton of the New Seekers was born.
Wed Aug 4, 2021: On this day, August 4, 1947, Paul Layton of the New Seekers was born.
Tue Aug 4, 2020: On this day, August 4, 1947, Paul Layton of the New Seekers was born.
Hat tip, This Day in Rock, which is now defunct.
He's been seen at DU before.
Thu Dec 26, 2019: Perms... the scourge of the 70's
Thu Dec 26, 2019: As long as we're talking about the 70s....
I ran across this a few years back while looking up posts or threads about fashions from the 70s:
From tomm2thumbs
Mon Feb 29, 2016: 40 Cringeworthy Mens Fashion Ads From the 70s, 1971
The New Seekers - Never ending song of love 1971
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Song: Never Ending Song of Love
Artist: The New Seekers
Album: Dancing in the Moonlight
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I wonder where those patchwork pants went
Me too. I'd love to have a pair of pants like those.
Here's the original version of that tune, "Never Ending Song of Love":
Delaney & Bonnie & Friends - Never Ending Song Of Love
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top 40 1971
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Delaney & Bonnie & Friends - Never Ending Song Of Love
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