Clout

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Clout were originally a five-piece, South African million-selling all-girl rock group formed in 1977, best known for their song, "Substitute".

Contents 1 Career 2 Musicians 3 Discography 3.1 Albums 3.2 Singles 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Career

Their first hit, "Substitute", was a cover version of a Righteous Brothers song, composed by Willie Wilson. Clout's version reached #1 in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Holland, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and Belgium. It occupied the #2 slot on the UK Singles Chart (where it remained for 3 weeks).^[1]

A major success in Europe, Clout scored more Top 10 singles, notably "Save Me", "You've Got All of Me" and "Under Fire". "Substitute" was also an A-side release for Gloria Gaynor. Clout's version reached #67 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Clout split up in 1981, shortly after the release of their last major single, "Portable Radio".

Their greatest hits package was released on CD in 1992.

[edit] Musicians

• Glenda Hyam: vocals, keyboards (1977)
• Lee Tomlinson: bass, vocals (1977–1980)
• Ingrid "Ingi" Herbst: drums, vocals (1977–1981)
• Cindy Alter: lead vocals, guitar (1977–1981)
• Jenni Garson: guitar, vocals (1977–1981)
• Ron "Bones" Brettell: keyboards (1978–1981)
• Sandy Robbie: guitar (1978–1981)
• Gary van Zyl: bass (1980–1981)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

• 1978: Substitute (aka Clout)
• 1979: Six of the Best
• 1980: A Threat and a Promise
• 1981: 1977 to 1981
• 1992: Substitute (Dutch compilation)
• 1992: 20 Greatest Hits
• 2007: Since We've Been Gone (compilation)

[edit] Singles

• 1977
  • "Since You've Been Gone" (Russ Ballard)
• 1978
  • "Substitute"
  • "You've Got All of Me"
  • "Let it Grow"
• 1979
  • "Save Me" (Clodagh Rodgers)
  • "Ms America"
  • "Under Fire"
• 1980
  • "Oowatanite"
  • "Portable Radio"
• 1981
  • "Wish I Were Loving You"

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Clout