Heatwave UK
Heatwave released the Penny Farthing Records single, PEN 738, in London 13th November
1970.
'Sister Simon (Funny Man)', the A-side, received frequent BBC Radio airplay while 'Rastus Ravel (Is A Mean Old Man'), the funky B-side, is still popular in the clubs.
In addition to a solid dance beat and tight vocal harmonies, the group was known for its fire-eating by Martin.
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John Tracy (aka, Fellows) was a founding member of Heatwave [1969].
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Martin Samuel, Heatwave drummer [1969-1972], is the lyricist on the Eclipse CD.
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Martin Samuel, Heatwave drummer [1969-1972], was the Bright Eye Band drummer [1977] in Hawaii.
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