In print

These pages provide details of some of the printed publications - books, theatre programmes, newspapers and magazines - that have featured Lyn Paul during her long career.

These pages provide details of newspaper articles, reviews and interviews featuring Lyn Paul or the New Seekers, which appeared in the UK press from 2020 onwards. Scroll down the page or select a year from the table below.

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Quotes Of The Year
by Jeffrey Davies

Journalist Jeffrey Davies delved into the archives to retrieve some of the quotes from the stars he had interviewed in 2024, among them Lyn Paul.

"I suppose we were the first of the girl bands. It was fantastic. When we were doing all that choreography then, it wasn't considered cool. Then all of the ones that came along after us all did it!"

The Aberdeen Evening Express took at look at what happened on 3rd January in years gone by. Number 1 that day in 1972: the New Seekers, I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing.

The Sunday Post published an article taking a nostalgic look at events that had taken place in Edinburgh during the 1960s, '70s and '80s. It included a photograph of the New Seekers arriving in Edinburgh in 1972 for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Charity gig hits perfect pitch

The Hertfordshire Mercury reported on a charity concert headlined by Nik Kershaw.

“Paul Layton of The New Seekers took to the stage alongside his daughter Lucy, Tony Moore from Cutting Crew - famous for the 80s hit I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight - played too, as did blues rock guitarist Chantel McGregor and Knebworth sensation Kit Bottomley.”

Birthdays
The Sunday Times remembered Lyn Paul's birthday, listing her amongst the other famous people born on 16th February: Olympic athlete Cathy Freeman, Ice-T, John McEnroe and Andy Taylor of Duran Duran.

Paisley designer and famous Glasgow department store feature in new TV fashion show
by Ann Fotheringham

Former New Seeker Eve Graham is mentioned in a news item about Icons Of Style, a new two-part documentary about the history of Scottish fashion, hosted by Kirsty Wark.

"Paisley-born designer Pam Hogg is one of a host of stars to appear… Also featuring contributions from singer Sharleen Spiteri; Eve Graham from The New Seekers; supermodel Eunice Olumide; drag queen Ellie Diamond; authors Lynne Coleman and Justine Picardie; and Professor Sheila-Mary Carruthers, Icons of Style will be shown on March 16 from 9pm on BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer."

The following day, 5th March, Ann Fotheringham”s article also appeared in The Gazette (Clydebank).

At 81 years of age, Perth pop star Eve Graham credits gym workouts for her making a surprise comeback
by Debbie Clarke

An interview with Eve Graham, who talked about the positive effects of joining a gym: "I am stronger now, my posture is better and I am able to do much more now than before. It helps you in every aspect of your life."

Eve also revealed her plans for "a little tour in Scotland in August."

Nicola is finding her groove as she relaxes into life after politics - Newsnight icon on a changed Sturgeon & new fashion show
by Matt Bendoris

Ex-Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark talked to Matt Bendoris about a Winter Words literary event in Pitlochry attended by Scotland’s former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. She also discussed her forthcoming television documentary on Scottish fashion, Icons Of Style.

During the interview she highlighted the work of Scottish designer Jade Robertson, whose firm Little Lies gained worldwide attention after Taylor Swift had been spotted wearing a Little Lies green velvet dress on a night out.

"Jade is actually the niece of Eve Graham - the singer from Seventies hitmakers The New Seekers. She went on this journey from getting her designs out to retailers, to Taylor Swift finding it."

Wark views city as the spark for Scots fashion
by Poppy Watson

A report on Kirsty Wark’s new BBC television show, Icons Of Style, which had its premiere at a launch event at the V&A in Dundee on Tuesday, 11th March.

Commenting on the first episode of Wark's two-part documentary, which was shown at the launch, journalist Poppy Watson wrote: "Several Tayside and Fife stars make an appearance, including Aberfeldy-born actor Alan Cumming… Perth pop star Eve Graham, a former member of pop band The New Seekers, also appears on screen. The 81-year-old is touted as an influential fashionista of the 1970s."

ON THIS DAY... MARCH 16 in 1972

The People newspaper listed the Top 10 singles of 16th March 1972.

1. Without You Harry Nilsson
2. American Pie Don McLean
3. Beg, Steal Or Borrow The New Seekers
4. Son Of My Father Chicory Tip
5. Mother And Child Reunion Paul Simon
6. Alone Again (Naturally) Gilbert O'Sullivan
7. Got To Be There Michael Jackson
8. Blue Is The Colour Chelsea Football Team
9. Meet Me On The Corner Lindisfarne
10. Mother Of Mine Neil Reid

ON THIS DAY... MARCH 16 in 1972 - TOP 10 singles

Not to be outdone by The People, the Sunday Mirror also recalled the Top 10 of 16th March 1972, which featured the New Seekers at no. 3 with Beg, Steal Or Borrow.

Birthdays Today
Eve Graham, described as "singer-songwriter, the New Seekers, 82" was among the famous people with birthdays on 19th April, whose special day was remembered by The Times newspaper. Others listed as sharing Eve's birthday included the Test cricket umpire Dickie Bird (92); The Rocky Horror Picture Show actor Tim Curry (79), double Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes (55) and comedian Ruby Wax (72).

TV adverts are not what they used to be
by Judi Spiers

In her weekly column for the Western Morning News Judi Spiers took a look at 70 years of television advertising.

"Remember Nimble, that featured the Honeybus top ten hit and saw Maggie float away in a hot air balloon? … And who can forget The New Seekers' I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing, with the added offer of buying the world a Coke?"

This article also appeared in the Mid Devon Gazette (22nd April, page 12) and in the Exeter Express and Echo (24th April, Page 18).

PICK OF THE DAY

The Daily Mail's recommended Sunday evening viewing, The Best Of Eurovision In The 70s.

“While the public got to grips with the new decimal money, struggled through strikes, power cuts and high inflation, the camp and camaraderie of the Eurovision Song Contest was a beacon of light... Tune in for performances from Cliff Richard (1973) and The Shadows (1975), The New Seekers (1972), Brotherhood Of Man (1976) and, in 1974, a little-known four-piece from Sweden. What were they called again?”

THE TV HOT LIST - TV Editor Mike Mulvihill's pick of the most exciting shows across all platforms this week
by Mike Mulvihill

BEST NOSTALGIA
THE BEST OF EUROVISION IN THE 70S
"Examining an iconic decade of the Eurovision Song Contest, featuring archive performances from Abba, Brotherhood of Man, Dana (right), Mary Hopkin, Cliff Richard, the Shadows and the New Seekers… Featuring contributions from Dana, Cheryl Baker, Pete Waterman, and David and Carrie Grant. Today, 7.30pm, Channel 5"

The Daily Mail carried an advertisement for The Early 70s Hits Album, a triple-CD collection of 66 hits, including the New Seekers' I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) (Disc 3, Track 14).

The advertisement appeared in subsequent editions of the newspaper on 16th May (page 28), 17th May (page 32), 19th May (page 36) and 7th July (page 32). It also appeared in the Mail On Sunday on 18th May (page 36) and on 6th July (page 40).

Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade draws thousands in Twin Cities
by Ralph Heibutzki

An article about the Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade, noting the contribution of the Watervliet High School band, “whose float, It's The Real Thing, offered a recording of the New Seekers' iconic 1971 hit, I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing.”

Cancer survivor Steve back at Corn Exchange - musician was first in the world to receive vaccine

The Hertfordshire Mercury reported that the charity concert held at the Hertford Corn Exchange in February - hosted by cancer survivor and mRNA vaccine recipient Steve Young and featuring 18 artists including Nik Kershaw and “70s pop star Paul Layton (New Seekers)” - had raised over £5,000 for the UCLH Cancer Fund. The paper also reported that Steve and his band, The Real Time Players, would be returning to Hertford Corn Exchange to promote his new album, Famous For A Day.

Fashion firm’ s Swift rise to prominence
by Kirsten Johnson

A news item about designer Jade Robertson, "whose fashion brand 'skyrocketed' when Taylor Swift was spotted in one of her velvet dresses."

"Perth-born Jade credits her aunt Eve Graham, who sang lead vocals with The New Seekers, with inspiring her love of 1970s music and fashion."

Jade is quoted as saying: "As a young girl, my aunt’s influence was huge and definitely got me hooked on the music and style of that era."

Confessional: Actor Alan Cumming, 59, on theatre, constantly retiring and how being open to the unknown has changed his life
by Ashley Davies

"My first celebrity crush was... Eve Graham of the New Seekers. I love the New Seekers and she was from Perthshire. She was so glamorous. I loved her voice and that she was from Scotland."

Yo, Joan: Teaching the world to sing in harmony
by Joan Budilovsky

An opinion piece that begins by quoting the opening lines of "one of the most successful songs in history", the one that "started as a Coca-Cola jingle!"

"I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing was performed by The New Seekers and also The Hillside Singers... It was awesome advertising for Coke by boosting its name recognition and then oddly connecting it to a better world."

Joan Budilovsky observes that "Time moves on, yet that old haunting refrain remains a catchy one". However, she urges the new graduates of 2025 to "look past the catchy jingles of your forefathers and head straight to creating a better world for us…. Start by bringing your positive influence to one person, then another, and eventually the world will catch up... It's good to think globally, but don't leave out acting locally."

Definitely Maybe Track by Track

The Daily Mirror ran through the debut album by Oasis track by track. Readers were reminded that Shakermaker, the second track on the album, was lifted from the New Seekers' I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing.

"Oasis were sued. Bonehead later confessed to plagiarism and said: We ripped it off, so they had the right to sue us. Fair enough. People will steal from other bands but change the lyrics. We just did the same thing but kept some of the same lyrics in. We drink Pepsi now."

SHOWBUZZ
by Marion McMullen

Worth Poppin' Along To See Lyn

On Thursday, 3rd July it was announced that "international recording artist and Blood Brothers star Lyn Paul" was to join the tour of the hit musical Mary Poppins from 18th November, playing the role of the Bird Woman.

This news item appeared in the following local newspapers on the same day: Essex Chronicle (page 33), Flintshire Chronicle (page 29), Hertfordshire Mercury (page 31) and the Surrey Mirror (page 27).

The following day (4th July) the same news item appeared in other local newspapers around the UK: the Burton Mail (page 20), the Cambridge News (page 20), The Chronicle (Newcastle on Tyne) (page 32), the Coventry Telegraph (page 21), the Daily Post - North Wales Edition (page 22), the Derby Telegraph (page 30), The Gazette (Teesside) (page 31), the Huddersfield Daily Examiner (page 8), the Hull Daily Mail (page 30), the Isle of Thanet Gazette (page 25), The Journal (Newcastle) (page 25), the Leicester Mercury (page 22), the Liverpool Echo (City Life supplement, page 2), the Manchester Evening News (page 8), the Nottingham Post (page 28), The Sentinel (Stoke On Trent) (page 26), the South Wales Echo (page 28), the South Wales Evening Post (page 26), the Western Daily Press (page 24) and the Western Morning News (page 24), The following week it also appeared in the Carmarthen Journal (9th July 2025, page 36), the Llanelli Star Series (9th July 2025, page 36) and the Bristol Post (Weekend supplement, 11th July 2025, page 15), and finally in The Birmingham Post (24th July 2025, page 24).

The Daily Mail carried an advertisement for another triple-CD collection of hits, Perfect Days, which had been advertised previously in 2024 and which also included the New Seekers' I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) (Disc 2, Track 3).

The advertisement appeared in subsequent editions of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday on Saturday, 9th August (page 26), Sunday, 10th August (page 40), Monday, 11th August (page 36).

'He brought joy and laughter to each production he was in'

Pantomime Dame Paul Brammer was quoted in an article, written in tribute to him following his death.

"The best dame I ever saw… was George Lacey. He was 82 when I saw him at Theatre Royal with The Bachelors and Lyn Paul. He'd been doing it since the 1930s and the costumes were unbelievable - he had something like 22 costume changes. Even at 82, he'd still got it."

The name game

One of the questions in the Daily Mirror's 'name game' quiz: "Who sang Beg, Steal Or Borrow, the 1972 entry into the Eurovision Song Context? The New Seekers (T) Sandie Shaw (P) Brotherhood of Man (G)."

Album of the Week
Wolf Alice The Clearing RCA
by Danny McElhinney

Reviewing the new album by Wolf Alice, Danny McElhinney wrote: “This is folk rock which is so 1970s-influenced you can almost smell wafts of patchouli oil. Leaning Against The Wall brings to mind the acoustic pop of The New Seekers of all people.”

ON THIS DAY... AUGUST 31 in 1971

The People newspaper listed the Top 10 singles of 16th March 1972

1. I'm Still Waiting Diana Ross
2. Never Ending Song Of Love The New Seekers
3. Hey Girl Don't Bother Me The Tams
4. In My Own Time The Family
5. What Are You Doing Sunday Dawn
6. Let Your Yeah Be Yeah Pioneers
7. Soldier Blue Buffy Sainte-Marie
8. It's Too Late / I Feel The Earth Move Carole King
9. Devil's Answer Atomic Rooster
10. Get It On T. Rex

ON THIS DAY... MARCH 16 in 1972 - TOP 10 singles

The Sunday Mirror also recalled the Top 10 of 31st August 1971, which featured the New Seekers at no. 2 with Never Ending Song Of Love.

Keeping the music alive
by Patrick Widdess

An article about 79-year-old Nicky Walker, who was celebrating 60 years as a professional musician. The article covered his entire career, including his days as a member of The Nocturnes “with singers Sandra Stevens, who later joined Brotherhood of Man, and Lynn Paul [sic], who sang with the New Seekers."

The article also appeared in the Norwich Evening News (9th September 2025, page 22), The Dereham Times (11th September 2025, page 26), the North Norfolk News (11th September 2025, page 26) and the Great Yarmouth Mercury (12th September 2025, page 42).

Heart-rending show still a tale of our times after 40 years
by Andy Smart

A review of Blood Brothers at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham.

“Over the years I have seen a variety Seanof stars step into the and Joe challenging role of Mrs. Johnstone, most notably various Nolan sisters and the incomparable Lyn Paul. The new Mrs. Johnstone is Vivienne Carlyle, a skilful actor who packs a vocal punch as strong as any of her predecessors.”

Who was on your bedroom wall in 1970/71? (pages 24-25)
A photo montage of posters from Jackie magazine featuring Peter Noone, Led Zeppelin, Cat Stevens, The Who, John Lennon, Mick Jagger and the New Seekers.

Hot Gossip (page 100)
A selection of Jackie's 'Pop Gossip' pages from the 1970s, including one with an item and small photo of Marty Kristian, In A Fit State (originally published in Jackie No. 497, 14th July 1973).
Hot Gossip (page 101)
Another selection of Jackie's 'Pop Gossip' pages from the 1970s, including one with an item on the New Seekers titled Home Thoughts, with small photos of Peter Doyle and Marty Kristian.

Gabby nets a gong! King rewards the great and good for decades of service
by Claire Elliot

“TV presenter Gabby Logan, Scots singer Eve Graham and former football club chairman Ann Budge are among those recognised in the King's New Year Honours list... Ms Graham, from Perth, found fame with the New Seekers in the 1970s. Best known for their hit I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing, she has been made an MBE for her services to the music industry. Her band were Britain's Eurovision entry in 1972 and performed at US President Richard Nixon's inauguration ball in 1973.“

Order of The Bunnet - sports giants lead King's New Year list of special Scots
by Sally Hind

Sally Hind's report on the New Year Honours list led with the news that the former Celtic Chief Executive Fergus McCann - known as The Bunnet - had been made Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Her report also made mention of the other Scots who had been honoured.

“Eve Graham from Perth, who found fame as the singer with the New Seekers, has been made an MBE for services to the music industry. The band had international success with tracks including I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing and were Britain's 1972 Eurovision entry. Graham, one of their two female singers, toured Europe and the US, performing at Richard Nixon's inauguration in 1973.“

New Seekers singer Eve Graham’s MBE a mark of national recognition
by Debbie Clarke

“Perth singer Eve Graham has enjoyed a remarkable year, returning to the stage and now receiving national recognition for a lifetime in music.“

Eve is quoted as saying: “I’ve been singing for 65 years, so it’s wonderful to be recognised.“

Singer Eve becomes an MBE
by Debbie Clarke

“Perth singer Eve Graham has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to the music industry. The 82-year-old said she was “quite humbled“ and “very proud“ to receive the gong following a career spanning more than six decades.“

Singer Graham among Scots on honours list
by Jane Cassidy

“Eve Graham of the New Seekers, who comes from Auchterarder in Perth and Kinross, has been made an MBE for services to the music industry.“

Arise Sir Idris
by Emily-Jane Heap

The Sun's coverage of the New Year Honours list led with the Knighthood awarded to the actor Idris Elba. Eve Graham was among the others mentioned.

“New Seekers singer Eve Graham, 82, from Perth, has been made an MBE for services to the music industry. The band had international success with tracks like I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing and were Britain's 1972 Eurovision entry.“

Pair behind football rescue acts among Scots to make list
by Greig Cameron

The Times reported that Fergus McCann and Ann Budge, who stepped in to save two of Scotland's largest football clubs, had been given honours in the New Year Honours list. Eve Graham was among the other Scots mentioned in the article.

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