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The Move (Brum Beat Legends )
The Move were one of the most exciting and inventive British bands of the late 1960s. Formed in Birmingham in 1965, they blended sharp pop, psychedelia, and hard rock with theatrical live shows and hit singles like “Flowers in the Rain,” “Fire Brigade,” and “Blackberry Way.” Led by the multi-talented Roy Wood (and later featuring Jeff Lynne), The Move bridged the beat boom and the emerging glam/prog scenes. Known for their powerful stage presence, experimental sound, and classic songwriting, the
The Move (August 1974) – “The Best of the Move” Album Advertisement – Creem
The August 1974 issue of Creem features a full-page advertisement for the specially priced two-record set The Best of the Move on A&M Records. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The advert promotes The Best of the Move as a specially priced 2-record set. The text notes that before the band splintered into the Electric Light Orchestra and Roy Wood’s Wizzard, The Move sent hit after hit to the top of the British and European charts. Many of the songs fe
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Aug 1, 1974
The Move (June 29, 1972) "California Man" Single – AUS
“California Man” was a powerful glam-rock single written by Roy Wood, released during The Move’s final phase as they transitioned toward the Electric Light Orchestra. The B-side included Jeff Lynne’s “Do Ya,” which later became a major hit for ELO. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Harvest (primary) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Main Release Date: June 29, 1972 (Australia) Catalogue: HAR-9928 (Australia) and various international numbers The single showcased The M
The Move
Jun 29, 1972
The Move / ELO (June 24, 1972) Melody Maker – “The Move Have A New Single Out By The Electric Light Orchestra”
The June 24, 1972 issue of Melody Maker features a prominent announcement that The Move have released a new single under the name of the Electric Light Orchestra, titled “10538 Overture”, as the official follow-up to their Top Ten hit “California Man”. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Singles Feature THE STORY The piece explains that the single is credited to the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), a new projec
The Move
Jun 24, 1972
The Move (May 21, 1971) Tonight - Single
The Move’s first single on the Harvest label and their biggest hit in three years, written by Roy Wood originally for pop vocal group The New Seekers, reaching No.11 on the UK chart and helping to keep the band relevant during a transitional period. RELEASE DETAILS Date: May 21, 1971 (UK) Catalogue: Harvest HAR 5038 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Tonight” Written by: Roy Wood Produced by: Roy Wood, Jeff Lynne B-Side: “Don’t Mess Me Up” (UK) / “My Marge” (U
The Move
May 21, 1971
The Move (July 18, 1969) "Curly" / "This Time Tomorrow" Single 7" (Regal Zonophone RZ 3021)
THE RELEASE The Move’s single “Curly”, a lighter, recorder-led acoustic pop track written by Roy Wood, backed with the melodic psychedelic pop song “This Time Tomorrow” written by David Morgan. This was the final single to feature Carl Wayne on lead vocals and the first to include Rick Price on bass. Release Date: July 18, 1969 Label: Regal Zonophone Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Catalogue Number: RZ 3021 WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS • Red Regal Zonophone label with
The Move
Jul 18, 1969
The Move (August 31, 1968) – “From Teenybop to Tough Guys…” – Record Mirror
The week-ending 31 August 1968 issue of Record Mirror features an interview with The Move under the headline “THE MOVE: FROM TEENYBOP TO TOUGH GUYS…” Publication: Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with a group photograph of The Move and discusses their evolution from a teenybop image to a tougher, more serious musical direction. Band members talk about becoming a four-piece, their desire to move away from the “teeny-bopper” label, a
Wizzard
Aug 31, 1968
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