Smokie - Greatest Hits (1998)

Smokie are an English glam rock band from Bradford who found success in Europe in the 1970s. Originally called The Yen, then The Sphynx and later Essence, the band was formed in 1965 at St. Bede's Grammar School in Heaton, Bradford. It was composed of Chris Norman (vocals/guitar/piano) born Christopher Ward Norman, 25 October 1950, Redcar, Yorkshire), Terry Uttley (born Terence David Uttley, 9 June 1951, Birkenshaw, Yorkshire) (bass/vocals), Alan Silson (lead guitar/vocals) (born 21 June 1951, Birkenshaw, Yorkshire) and Ron Kelly (drums) (born Ronald Kelly, 1952). As Essence, they toured small clubs in Bradford and the surrounding communities. At the time the band was formed Kelly was four years younger than the others aged only 13. more … Wikipedia

Tracklist

01. Don't Play Your Rock'n'Roll to Me
02. Living Next Door to Alice
03. Lay Back in the Arms of Someone
04. It's Your Life
05. Needles and Pins
06. For a Few Dollars More
07. Stumblin' in (Chris Norman/Suzi Quatrc)
08. Oh Carol
09. If You Think You Know How to Love Me
10. Mexican Girl
11. Baby It's You
12. Poor Lady (Midnight Baby)
13. Something's Been Making Me Blue
14. Wild Wild Angels