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The Cosmic Rough Riders are a pop/rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. They were originally formed in 1998 by Daniel Wylie and Stephen Fleming, and later they were joined by Mark Brown and James Clifford.
Daniel made two solo albums under the guise of CRR, “Deliverance” in 1999 and “Panorama” in 2000. Local musician Stephen Fleming was brought in to engineer and play guitar on the “Panorama” sessions. After the album was complete, Wylie invited him to become a full time member of CRR: “we were both unemployed and I didn’t have any money to pay Stephen for his work, so I agreed to split everything 50/50 with him. I even gave him 50% of the song writing credit on my songs which he had nothing to do with writing. Such was my naivety of the music business at the time”.
Alan McGee received a copy of “Panorama” from its sleeve designer (and old band mate) David Wells. McGee wanted to see the band live (not knowing it wasn’t actually a band of course), so a band was hastely put together to showcase for him. McGee loved what he saw and wanted to sign the whole group. Wylie was 41 years old at the time and not wanting to blow this long awaited opportunity, agreed to sign as a band to Poptones.
McGee had an idea to release a compilation of the first two albums with three new songs. Wylie hurriedly wrote three new tunes, resulting in the release of the compilation album: “Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine”. It went on to sell over 100,000 copies, spawning two top 40 singles.
Daniel made two solo albums under the guise of CRR, “Deliverance” in 1999 and “Panorama” in 2000. Local musician Stephen Fleming was brought in to engineer and play guitar on the “Panorama” sessions. After the album was complete, Wylie invited him to become a full time member of CRR: “we were both unemployed and I didn’t have any money to pay Stephen for his work, so I agreed to split everything 50/50 with him. I even gave him 50% of the song writing credit on my songs which he had nothing to do with writing. Such was my naivety of the music business at the time”.
Alan McGee received a copy of “Panorama” from its sleeve designer (and old band mate) David Wells. McGee wanted to see the band live (not knowing it wasn’t actually a band of course), so a band was hastely put together to showcase for him. McGee loved what he saw and wanted to sign the whole group. Wylie was 41 years old at the time and not wanting to blow this long awaited opportunity, agreed to sign as a band to Poptones.
McGee had an idea to release a compilation of the first two albums with three new songs. Wylie hurriedly wrote three new tunes, resulting in the release of the compilation album: “Enjoy the Melodic Sunshine”. It went on to sell over 100,000 copies, spawning two top 40 singles.
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The Gun Isn't Loaded
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Have You Heard the News Today?
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Value of Life
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The Charm
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The Loser
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You've Got Me
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Revolution (In the Summertime?)
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Shoutbox
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magicalspring wrote:
it just struck me that the singer in crr and the singer in neutral milk hotel have quite similar voices...
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shelldurber wrote:
Cosmic Rough Riders Amazing.... Im Actually Related To James Clifford!!! Brilliant Music
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sietegatosrojos wrote:
new pic: http://www.last.fm/music/Cosmic+Rough+Riders/+images/33899495
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pinkcrocodile wrote:
beautiful music :D
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GSWJ wrote:
This is Your Release is a truely movin, and People are People makes me smile ... I really rate this band and can't wait hopefully to see them live!
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mom0 wrote:
buenisimos!
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caro_g wrote:
i was bored and created a group.. you're free to join :) CRR!
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-Shadowcat- wrote:
It's a pity there are only a few listeners. They are great!
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StormMonkey wrote:
Saw these guys ages ago, I'm surprised more people don't listen to them, to be honest.
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caro_g wrote:
que divinos son! ^^ me encantan <3
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leewalton wrote:
Saw CRR playing support at a Tom Jones concert last night. Was the first time I'd heard/seen them. Pretty good! But they had a tough crowd to please, waiting to throw their knickers at Tom.
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theimpossible wrote:
Ae, CRR detona!
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Cosmic Rough Riders announce forthcoming gig at King Tut's, Glasgow
23 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/cosmicroughriders
We are very pleased to announce that Cosmic Rough Riders return from their recent hiatus for a special one off gig at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on Sunday, 30 August. …
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