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British pop group founded in 1973, featuring Phil Pickett, Georg Kajanus, Henry Marsh and Grant Serpell. The band was still performing in 2007, albeit with personnel changes.
The group’s musical line-up incorporates such diverse instruments as mandolins, glockenspiels, accordion, military bass-drum, and the legendary Nickelodeon, an extraordinary instrument designed and built for the purpose of delivering Sailor’s definitive sound.
Their first album, released in 1974, included the hit “Traffic Jam”. The album achieved Gold status in Holland. But it was the second album “Trouble” that established Sailor throughout the world. “A Glass of Champagne” was a massive hit throughout the world in 1975, followed by “Girls Girls Girls” in 1976.
The original line-up changed regularly from the end of the 1970s. In 1980 Phil and Henry released a new album together with Gavin David and Virginia David. In 1989 a new album was released after a ten year silence, featuring two singles “The Secretary” and “La Cumbia”, so after a long gap they went back on tour again. In 1995 Georg Kajanus departed the band to pursue a solo career, leading to the introduction of Peter Lincoln, a respected guitarist and singer. Original member Henry Marsh left the band in late 1999, to be replaced by Anthony England. He was replaced in turn by Rob Alderton in 2001.
The group’s musical line-up incorporates such diverse instruments as mandolins, glockenspiels, accordion, military bass-drum, and the legendary Nickelodeon, an extraordinary instrument designed and built for the purpose of delivering Sailor’s definitive sound.
Their first album, released in 1974, included the hit “Traffic Jam”. The album achieved Gold status in Holland. But it was the second album “Trouble” that established Sailor throughout the world. “A Glass of Champagne” was a massive hit throughout the world in 1975, followed by “Girls Girls Girls” in 1976.
The original line-up changed regularly from the end of the 1970s. In 1980 Phil and Henry released a new album together with Gavin David and Virginia David. In 1989 a new album was released after a ten year silence, featuring two singles “The Secretary” and “La Cumbia”, so after a long gap they went back on tour again. In 1995 Georg Kajanus departed the band to pursue a solo career, leading to the introduction of Peter Lincoln, a respected guitarist and singer. Original member Henry Marsh left the band in late 1999, to be replaced by Anthony England. He was replaced in turn by Rob Alderton in 2001.
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kasiatonieja wrote:
my new love ;)
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deescottmusic wrote:
Sorgten in den 70ern auch immer für gute Laune.
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Jasperjay68 wrote:
celebrate fellows
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Rissacakes wrote:
The classiness of Sailor almost gives Roxy Music a run for their money.
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haytonsteve wrote:
listen to the keyboards in glass--- so far ahead of their time---class or glass!!!
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Angel-Of-Harlem wrote:
Great band. I think i have to love every song! =)
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folkhemmet wrote:
I think that Quay hotel is the best song from Sailor.
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pille242 wrote:
remembers me on the long-distance car travelling with my dad in the 70s great!
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jesse6669 wrote:
quite simply, this is the best band i've ever heard: http://www.last.fm/music/Behold+the+Amphibian/_/Honorificabilitudinitatibus
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MrsSparkes wrote:
Mr Serpell =D
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M-Phase-I-Saw wrote:
I can't get enough of A Glass Of Champagne.
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Tr1xx wrote:
Traffic Jam is pretty good too, btw
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PhoeniXPhiL wrote:
Loving Glass Of Champagne. xx
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Flash2k11 wrote:
Yeah, its where ive heard it. Fallen in love with that song
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Tr1xx wrote:
Loads of extra plays since M&S are using A Glass Of Champagne as a UK TV advert theme
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