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Jigsaw (Australian band)

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Jigsaw
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresCountry pop
Years active1968 (1968)–1976 (1976)
LabelsFable Records
Past membersDennis Tucker, Ray Earnes, Ron Gilby, Ollie Fenton a.k.a. Alan Wright, Eddie Chappell, John Calderwood, Barry Roy

Jigsaw were an Australian Country pop band formed in 1968. The band are best known for the Australian top ten singles "Yellow River" and "How Do You Do?"

History

Jigsaw was formed in 1968 with foundation members who had been in The Tamlas, The Fabulous Blue Jays and The Phantoms.

Members

  • Dennis Tucker (Bass/Vocals)
  • Ray Earnes (Guitar)
  • Ron Gilby (Guitar/Vocals)
  • Ollie Fenton a.k.a. Alan Wright (Drums)
  • Eddie Chappell (Drums/Vocals)
  • John Calderwood (Guitar/Vocals)
  • Barry Roy (Guitar)

Discography

Albums

Title Album details
Johnny Chester & Jigsaw
(with Johnny Chester)
  • Released: 1971
  • Label: Fable (FBSA-013)
  • Formats: LP
Going Places (Just For Fun)
(with Johnny Chester)
  • Released: 1972
  • Label: Fable (FBSA-025)
  • Formats: LP
Best of Jigsaw
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Fable (FBSA-043)
  • Formats: LP
  • Compilation albums

EPs

Title EP details
Jigsaw
  • Released: 1973
  • Label: Fable (FBEP-162)
  • Formats: LP

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions
AUS
[1]
1970 "To Love Means to Be Free" 50
"Yellow River" 5
1971 "Albert the Albatross" 62
"Gwen (Congratulations)" (with Johnny Chester) -
"Shame and Scandal (In the Family)" (with Johnny Chester) -
1972 "How Do You Do" 8
"Readymix Revenge" (with Johnny Chester) -
"Madamoiselle Ninette" 18
1973 "Sing Along" -
"Clap Your Hands" / "Marilyn Jones" -
"Sunday Girl" 99
1974 "A Rose Has to Die " 19
1975 "Teach Me How to Rock and Roll" -
1976 "Every Day, Every Night" -

References

  1. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 155. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.