The New Seekers recorded 12 albums, 9 of which feature Lyn Paul. These are listed below in chronological order, together with an album released by Peter, Paul & Marty, which features Lyn on backing vocals, and a live CD released in 2007.
When the New Seekers re-formed (without Lyn Paul) in 1976, the group signed to CBS. The label's biggest stars were based in the USA and encompassed a wide range of musical styles, including easy listening (Neil Diamond, Johnny Mathis and Barbra Streisand), singer-songwriters (Bob Dylan and Billy Joel), rock (Chicago and Boz Scaggs) and soul (Earth Wind and Fire, the Emotions and Deniece Williams). Other UK artists recording for CBS at the time included Tina Charles, David Essex and the Clash, plus "one-hit wonders" the Dead End Kids and the Kursaal Flyers.
Side 2:
The Seeker | Scorn Not His Simplicity | Don't Go Breaking My Heart | Country Lovin'* | Music Medley: Sing Me / I Believe In Music / I Got The Music In Me / Listen To The Music / Dance To The Music / Money Makes The World Go Around / Music
The New Seekers' comeback LP featuring newcomers Danny Finn and Kathy Ann Rae, who took over from Peter Oliver and Lyn Paul. Songs include a lively version of Dolly Parton'sThe Seeker and less than inspiring covers of the Dr. Hook hit A Little Bit More and Elton John and Kiki Dee's classic Don't Go Breaking My Heart.
More interesting is the second track on Side 2, Scorn Not His Simplicity. This poignant song was written by Phil Coulter in memory of his son, who was born with Down's syndrome and died at the age of three. SinŽad O'Connor recorded a cover version on her 1994 album Universal Mother.
Produced by: Phil Coulter in association with Bill Martin / Ossie Byrne and MPD* / Ron Richards**
Catalogue Number: CBS LP 81616 (LP) / MC 40-81616 (cassette) / GLAMCDD 92 (CD) Released:12th November 1976 Re-issued on CD: 20th July 2009
Produced by:David Mackay Arranged by: No credit given.
Catalogue Number: CBS LP 82678 (LP) / MC 40-82678 (cassette) / GLAMCDD 92 (CD) Released:September 1978 Re-issued on CD: 20th July 2009
The New Seekers' last studio album and one of their best. Included are three of their singles, Do You Wanna Make Love (a song also released as a single by ex-New Seeker Peter Doyle), Flashback and the truly excellent Anthem (One Day In Every Week).
Live In Concert
Tracks:
The Seeker | Georgy Girl / Ticket To Ride | Reflections | Circles | I Don't Wanna Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest | Nickel Song | The Pushbike Song | Run To Me | I Get A Little Sentimental Over You | Music Medley | Good Old Fashioned Music | I Can't Let Go | Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma | Never Ending Song Of Love | You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me | Massachusetts | To Love Somebody | Islands In The Stream | Beg, Steal Or Borrow | The Strangest Dream | Pinball Wizard / See Me, Feel Me | I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing
Recorded live during the New Seekers' 2006 tour of the UK, this CD was the first 'new release' by the group since the 1980s. In addition to the hits made famous by the 1970s line-up of the group, the album includes cover versions of hits by the Hollies (I Can't Let Go), Marmalade (Reflections Of My Life) and Rod Stewart (I Don't Want To Talk About It / First Cut Is The Deepest). Also included is a song more often associated with Simon and Garfunkel (Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream), as well as the old Dolly Parton favourite The Seeker and four songs written by the Bee Gees (Islands In The Stream, Massachusetts, Run To Me and To Love Somebody).