| 1974 |
The New Seekers announced that the group was splitting up. Lyn Paul embarked on her solo career.
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| The Australian Women's Weekly, April 1974, page 102. |
The New Seekers ... prepare to go solo
by Camilla Beach
At the same time that the announcement of a general election was made in the UK, the New Seekers held a press conference to tell the world that they were splitting up. As Camilla Beach's article says: "Neither announcement came as a surprise." The news of the split had leaked out the previous evening and Lyn Paul is reported as saying: "My mother's been up all night with crying fans."
The article mostly quotes Marty Kristian, who pointed out the parallel with the Seekers:
"Our careers together followed almost the same cycle as the original Seekers, who broke up when Judith Durham wanted to go it on her own."
Asked about going solo, Eve Graham said she wanted to sing to more sophisticated audiences and leave 'Seeker fever' behind her. Commenting on Lyn's solo plans, Eve said:
"If you've seen Lyn in cabaret you'll know she's going to be another Liza Minnelli."
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| Beat Instrumental, No. 130, March 1974 |
Studio Playback (page 58)
Independence
A short news item on the seven-day-a-week service offered by Sam Studios, which had been able to beat the power cuts by hiring a generator. The New Seekers were mentioned aa one of the acts "taking advantage of Sam's seven-day week... finishing off prospective singles produced by Tony Macaulay and Tommy Oliver." The news item was accompanied by a small balck and white photograph of Marty Kristian.
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| Bravo |
No. 15, 4th April 1974
Issue no. 15 of the German magazine Bravo featured Peter Oliver of the New Seekers on the front cover. Inside the group was featured in an article titled 'Abschied für immer?' ('Split for ever?').
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| Fabulous 208 with Hit! |
Two teen magazines became one - Fabulous 208 combined with Hit! magazine. The issue dated 23rd February featured a full page pin-up of the New Seekers.
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| Daily Mail, Thursday, 7th February 1974 |
It's the end, say New Seekers
by Roderick Gilchrist
An article reporting the New Seekers' decision to go their separate ways. Lyn Paul, it says, "wants to dance and sing in the Liza Minnelli style". Lyn herself is quoted as saying:
"Although we all love each other very much I think that if we stay together for very much longer it will be bad for us as individuals.
We could go on churning out hits for some time to come but we are all progressive people and we want to stretch ourselves further ... We all feel we've got to make this break for our own good."
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| Diana |
The weekly fashion and music magazine for teenage girls often included items on the New Seekers.
23rd February 1974
The edition dated 23rd February included a double-page colour pin-up of Peter, Paul and Marty of the New Seekers.
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| Disc |
26th January 1974
News item and picture
2nd February 1974
Disc went on tour with the New Seekers. This edition featured interviews with Lyn Paul, Eve Graham and Marty Kristian.
16th February 1974, page 14
The Split
by Ray Fox-Cumming
An interesting article about the break-up of the New Seekers, which included quotes from each member of the group. The article also analysed their chances of future success.
Lyn Paul hit back at press reports of her supposed ambition to be the next Liza Minnelli:
"I'm a bit annoyed that one of the national papers said that I wanted to be like Liza Minnelli because the way it was put people are going to say 'Who the hell does Lyn Paul think she is?' I only said that to try to give the reporter some idea of the kind of act I'm aiming at."
And the Disc prediction for Lyn?
"Lyn looks set to become one of the greats of the British cabaret circuit. She's a natural comedienne and her humour extends to her dancing, which has played a vital part in her solo spots with the New Seekers. Since she's worked as a solo artiste in the past she knows the ropes. Now, with the help of the publicity she's gained through being a member of the group, her future career looks certain to be a success."
16th March 1974
LP review: Together
20th April 1974
As the New Seekers prepared to go their separate ways, Disc published a short interview with Lyn Paul. The interview was accompanied by a small picture.
11th May 1974
Short interview and picture.
29th June 1974
News item and picture
17th August 1974
Squeakers Bye Bye ...
Album review: Farewell Album
by the Disc panel
The Disc review of the New Seekers' Farewell Album in August was less complimentary than the article about them in February.
"A case of too much of the girls spoiling the show."
5th October 1974
Concert review and picture
26th October 1974
Short interview and picture
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| Disco 45, No. 42, April 1974, page 7. |
No. 42, April 1974
The April issue of Disco 45 included the lyrics of the New Seekers' Top 5 hit I Get A Little Sentimental Over You.
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| Fabulous 208 with Hit! |
Fabulous 208 and Hit! started life as separate magazines. The New Seekers were featured regularly in both. That continued to be the case when the two magazines combined.
23rd February 1974
The edition of 23rd February included a colour pin-up of the group.
16th March 1974
Another colour pin-up, this time of Peter, Paul and Marty from the New Seekers.
27th April 1974
Fab 208 (now minus Hit!) said a "special farewell" to the New Seekers with a full-page colour pin-up.
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| Jackie |
No. 524, 19th January 1974
This edition of Jackie included a pin-up of the New Seeker boys, Peter, Paul and Marty.
No. 535, 6th April 1974
Issue no. 535 of Jackie had a colour pin-up of the New Seekers on the back cover.
No. 539, 4th May 1974
Issue no. 539 waved a fond farewell to the New Seekers, with colour pin-ups of Marty Kristian and of the group.
No. 563, 19th October 1974
Lyn's new life
A half-page article about Lyn Paul with a black and white photo.
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| Melanie |
6th April 1974
The 6th April edition of Melanie included a double-page colour pin-up of the New Seekers.
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| Mirabelle |
Marty Kristian continued to be featured in his own regular column in Mirabelle, so did Lyn Paul and Eve Graham.
18th May 1974
Super New Seekers Special
This claimed to be "their last ever interview as the New Seekers." The magazine came with a free flexi-disc.
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| Music Star |
2nd February 1974
Come Back Peter
Peter Doyle was featured in a single-page article with colour pictures.
Magical music star moments with Marty
Marty Kristian was also featured in a single-page article with black and white photos.
9th February 1974
All girls together 'cos the've no time for boys
Lyn Paul and Eve Graham were featured in a full-page article with pictures.
16th February 1974
Marty Kristian was pictured on the front cover of the Valentine's Day issue of Music Star.
23rd February 1974
Included an article on the New Seekers.
2nd March 1974
All the usual suspects - David Cassidy on the cover; pin-ups inside of Donny Osmond, Alvin Stardust and Peter Oliver.
9th March 1974
Mind Over Marty
Noddy Holder of Slade was featured on the front cover. Inside, the New Seekers were that week's centrepage pin-up. Marty Kristian was also featured in a three-page article, Mind Over Marty, in which he talked about his interest in yoga.
16th March 1974
David Essex was the cover star. Marty Kristian was featured in an article inside.
23rd March 1974
Brian Connolly of the Sweet was the cover star. Paul Layton of the New Seekers was featured in an article inside.
30th March 1974
Included the lyrics to I Get A Little Sentimental Over You, an article about Lyn Paul and a pin-up of Peter Oliver.
18th May 1974
At Home with Paul Layton
A three-page colour photo-feature of Paul Layton at home.
1st June 1974
Marty Kristian was the cover star of this issue. Inside there were pin-ups of the Glitter Band, the Jackson 5 and Slade.
22nd June 1974
The New Seekers had split up but Marty Kristian was still as popular as ever. Music Star featured him (shirtless) as the centrefold pin-up.
31st August 1974
This week's cover star? Yes, Marty Kristian again.
7th September 1974
Paul Layton was featured in an article 'Paul trots back', which was advertised on the front cover by the tag line: 'Paul Layton keeps a date with a horse'. Neigh, neigh and thrice neigh - as Frankie Howerd might say. Marty Kristian was one of the pin-ups.
2nd November 1974
V. I. Paul
A photo-feature on Lyn Paul filming Val Meets The VIPs.
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| New Musical Express |
16th February 1974, page 28
Shed a Tear for the New Seekers
Interview and picture
23rd March 1974, page 18
LP review: Together
by Charles Shaar Murray
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| Pink |
No. 91, 21st December 1974
The New Seekers' Peter Oliver was featured as the back-page pin-up.
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| Popswop |
No. 73, 23rd February 1974
Lyn Paul and Eve Graham were pictured on the front cover Popswop No. 73.
No. 76, 16th March 1974
Included a pin-up of the New Seekers' 'boys': Peter, Paul and Marty.
March 1974
It's a fond farewell from the New Seekers
In this feature Lyn Paul explained how the New Seekers' decision to split had come about:
"I'd thought for some time that I'd like to make the break and have a go at being a solo singer ... But then Eve said she'd like to go solo as well, and the boys didn't want to go on with such a different line-up. So that's why the split."
No. 82, 27th April 1974
Issue 82 of Popswop featured a double-page pin-up calendar of the New Seekers.
What's in store for the New Seekers?
As their careers together were coming to an end, each member of the New Seekers talked about their future plans. Lyn was quoted as saying:
"I want to get away from the Seekers' image, but at the same time I know a lot of people will know me because of that, so I'll still be doing things like 'Get A Little Sentimental' and 'Another Fool' ... I'm using two male dancers in the act, so there'll be a lot more dancing. After all, I've been taking dancing lessons for about 23 years now, so I want to use them!"
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| Record Mirror |
16th February 1974
Now who will teach the world to sing?
News that the New Seekers were splitting up, accompanied by a photo of the group.
23rd February 1974
Before they disband - the New Seekers on: Life ... Love ... and Marriage
9th March 1974
Concert review
23rd March 1974
LP review and picture: Together
20th April 1974, page 20.
'Nobody touches my Family'
A full-page interview with Lyn Paul.
13th July 1974
The Rubettes were pictured on the front cover. Lyn Paul and the New Seekers were featured inside.
3rd August 1974
LP review and picture: Farewell Album
7th September 1974
Interview with Peter Doyle.
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| Sounds, 9th March 1974. |
Single review (with picture)
I Get A Little Sentimental Over You
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| The Sun, Saturday, 18th May 1974, page 15. |
Farewell, Folks!
The New Seekers bow out on a top note
by Margaret Forwood
A report on the Sun TV Awards ceremony at which the New Seekers were presented with the award for Best Pop Act. Receiving the award from Neil Sedaka, Lyn Paul is quoted as saying: "We're sad to be breaking up, but we'll see you all again soon"
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| Tiger Beat |
Volume 10, Number 6, February 1974
New Seekers quit singing career to clean up America! (page 18)
A short news article reporting that the New Seekers had been seen "sweeping the streets of our nation's capital and polishing statues for the filming of public service film presently on television."
Letting the cat out of the bag (page 74)
A snippet about Eve Graham's and Marty Kristian's appearance on the US television show The New Dating Game.
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| Tiger Beat's FaVE |
Volume 7, Number 11, March 1974, page 68
Group Happenings: catching up with the New Seekers
A half-page article summarising the New Seekers' touring and recording plans. It was accompanied by a photo of Eve, Paul, Marty and Lyn. No Peter!
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| The Times, Thursday, 16th May 1974, page 17. |
New Seekers' last shows must be recorded
Law Report May 15 1974
Court of Appeal
GTO Productions Ltd. v. New Seekers Ltd. and Others
The Times reported on an interlocutory appeal by GTO Productions Ltd. granting the company "an interim injunction to restrain New Seekers Ltd. ... and five individuals constituting the New Seekers group from committing any act or omission which would tend to frustrate, vitiate or prevent the recording by the recording company of the defendants' performances at the Shakespeare Theatre Club, Liverpool, on May 16, 17 and 18 ... until further order or agreement between the parties."
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