Name: Yesterday's Sunshine - The Complete 1967 - 1968 London Sessions
Brand: Grapefruit

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RETRO977

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929599772

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Grapefruit

Genre GB

Psychedelic

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Grapefruit was a British psychedelic rock band founded in 1967 in London. Named after an art book by Yoko Ono, the band gained early support from The Beatles, who signed them to Apple Publishing for songwriting. John Perry, one of the supporting vocalists on "Hey Jude," and Lennon and Paul McCartney produced their first single, "Lullaby." Despite signing with RCA and Equinox Productions later on, Grapefruit had a string of minor hit singles and albums before disbanding in 1969. They briefly reformed in 1971.

The band consisted of George Alexander on bass guitar and vocals (born Alexander Young), John Perry on lead guitar, Geoff Swettenham on drums, and Pete Swettenham on guitar. After the disbandment, George Alexander remained active due to his connections with members of The Easybeats and AC/DC. John Perry went on to work with Cliff Richard while Geoff Swettenham drummed for Matthew Fisher and Ruby (Procol Harum spin-off). Pete Swettenham continued writing songs and collaborated with Chris Andrews before working with Deaf School, Ralph McTell, and Mott the Hoople.

Similar artists to Grapefruit include Blossom Toes, The Idle Race, The Smoke, Rainbow Ffolly, Billy Nicholls,
Kaleidoscope,Honeybus , Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera ,The Left Banke,Fleur De Lys,Clear

Promoted as the first protege's of the Beatles in 1968. Boasting the remarkable song writing talent of George Alexander, signed to Apple Music publishing in 1967. The London based quartet Grapefruit recorded their first set of Alexander songs through 1967-1968. All are included here. Representing the Grapefruit sound as it existed before the LP of 1969. 'Lullaby' was committed to tape at Advision Studios and produced by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The speeded up stereo version is included here, released for the first time. (This follows the mono version recently released on vinyl only). Six previously unreleased songs are included, plus thirteen tracks recently discovered on master tapes , including multi-tracks. A sparkling collection of prime British Pop Psych of proven appeal to 60's collectors, Apple collectors.

Yesterday's Sunshine - The Complete 1967 - 1968 London Sessions

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