Saturday July 12th 1975

The Foundations are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby, Now That I've Found You" (a Number One written by Tony MacCaulay and Mike McCleod, hit in the UK singles chart, and subsequently Top 10 in the U.S.); and "Build Me Up Buttercup" (a chart topper in the Billboard Hot 100), co-written by MacCaulay with Michael d'Abo, at the time the lead vocalist with Manfred Mann.

The make up of the group drew much interest and intrigue due to the size and structure of the group. Not only was there a diverse ethnic mix in the group but there was also diversity in ages and musical backgrounds.

Here was a mix of youth and experience. The oldest member of the group was Mike Elliott who was 38 years old. The youngest was Tim Harris who at 18 was barely out of school. The Horn section that consisted of Mike Eliott, Eric Allendale, Pat Burke were all highly experienced musicians who came from professional Jazz and rock n roll backgrounds.

Alan Warner the guitarist was also an experienced musican for his age, having played with numerous semi pro groups since age 16. "Build Me Up Buttercup" became a hit again in 1998 when it was featured in the ending credits of the comedy film, There's Something About Mary.

Baby Now That I've Found You
Released 27th Sep 1967
Reached No.1 Charts for 16wks

Back On My Feet Again
Released 24th Jan 1968
Reached No.18 10wks

Any Old Time (You're Lonely And Sad)
Released 1st May 1968
Reached No.48 1wk

Build Me Up Buttercup
Released 20th Nov 1968
Reached No.2 15wks

In The Bad Bad Old Days
Released 12th Mar 1969
Reached No.8 10wks

Born To Live, Born To Die
Released 13th Sept 1969
Reached No.46 3wks

03.05.2008. 22:31

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