Space Waltz
Space Waltz was a New Zealand glam rock band fronted by Alastair Riddell. In 1974, they had a no 1 hit in New Zealand with "Out on the Street".
Background
In 1974, the group's image created a bit of a stir when they appeared on Studio One's New Faces. They went into the finals but were unsuccessful. However they were a hit with the rock fans. They were noticed by EMI and the label promptly signed up.[1]
Singles
Their 1974 single "Out On The Street" sold well in New Zealand and subsequently went to number 1 there.[2][3]
Albums
The musicians featured on the 1974 EMI released Space Waltz album featured Riddell, Eddie Rayner, Greg Clark, Peter Cuddihy, Brent Eccles, and The Yandall Sisters.[4]
Discography
| Title | Release info | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Out on the Street" / "Angel" | EMI HR 526 | 1974 | |
| "Fraulein Love" / "Scars Of Love" | EMI HR.534 | 1975 | [5] |
| Title | Release info | Year | F | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Waltz | EMI HSD 1038 | 1975 | LP | Also released on World Record Club E 3207 & His Master's Voice HSD 1038 [6] |
| Alastair Riddell, Space Waltz | RPM Records RPM 306 | 2005 | CD | [7] |
References
- NZ on Screen Out on the Street
- Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop By Bob Stanley 30 It Came from the Suburbs: Marc Bolan and David Bowie
- New Zealand Music Commission, Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa Alastair Riddell Releases New Single
- National Library of Australia 2002, 1974, English, Sound, Recorded music edition, Space waltz (sound recording) / by Alastair Riddell.
- Discogs Space Waltz Discography
- Discogs Space Waltz – Space Waltz
- Discogs Alastair Riddell – Space Waltz
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.