Watson T. Browne
Watson T. Browne | |
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Genres | Soul, R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1960s-present |
Labels | President Records |
Watson T. Browne is an English singer, who was once the lead singer of the 1960s group The Explosive, and he released some recordings as Watson T. Browne & The Explosive. He had a hit in the 1980s with "Searching for a Star".[1] He also had a hit in Scandinavia with "I'm on the Road Again".[2]
Biography
[edit]The early days of Browne's career were in the Abbey Road Studios. His early recordings appeared on the Bell, Decca and President labels. He later moved to Europe and had a long career there. He has also lived in Tel Aviv, Israel. There he collaborated with Israeli band, The Fat & The Thin, and sung lead on side one of their single with "I Say A Little Prayer" in 1972.[3] After time having lived in Italy and Germany, he returned to the UK where he now lives.[4]
Among the recordings he has made, he had success with "Searching for a Star", "I'm on the Road Again" and "Some Loving", which sold well in the United States.[5] "Searching for a Star" appeared on Ulli Wengers One Hit Wonder Vol. 3 compilation album.[6]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]Watson T. Browne and the Explosive
[edit]- "Some Loving" / "Home Is Where Your Heart Lies" – President PT207 – 1968
- "Crying All Night" / "I Close My Eyes" – President PT221 – 1968[7]
The Fat & The Thin featuring Watson T Brown
[edit]- "I Say A Little Prayer" / "What Is Gonna Happen To Me" – Hed-Arzi 45-604 – 1972 (Israel)[3]
Watson T. Browne
[edit]- "Some Lovin'" / "Home Is Where Your Heart Lies" – Okeh 7320 – 1969[8]
- "Little Loving" / "Lookin' For A Rainbow" – Jupiter Records 6.14001 AC[9]
- "I'm on the Road Again" / "Feeling Bad" MAM 16[10]
- "Without You" / "God Made His Children" – MAM 40
- "Searching for a Star" / "Brother of Mine" – RCA PB 5640[9]
- "Somebody's Changing My Sweet Baby's Mind" / "What Can I Do" – Seven Sun SSUN 2 – 1972
- "Save The Last Dance For Me / Will You Love Me Tomorrow" – Bell 1109 – 1970
Albums
[edit]Watson T. Browne
[edit]- The Best of Watson T Browne[9]
Compilation albums
[edit]- Hide and Seek: British Blue Eyed Soul 1964–1969 – "I Close My Eyes" – Watson T. Browne & The Explosive[11]
- Ulli Wengers One Hit Wonder Vol. 3 – Watson T. Browne – "Searching for a Star"[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "part16". Lifeandsoulpromotions.co.uk.
- ^ Watson T. Browne Website Biography
- ^ a b Radio Diffusion The Fat & The Thin
- ^ Mr Gig Watson T. Browne Archived 14 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Soundclick WATSON T BROWNE
- ^ hitparade.ch Ulli Wengers One Hit Wonder Vol. 3 (album)
- ^ Global Dog Productions 45 Discography for President Records – UK
- ^ Soulful Kinda Music Okeh
- ^ a b c Official Watson T. Browne Website Discography
- ^ Rate Your Music MAM Records
- ^ Artist Direct Hide and Seek: British Blue Eyed Soul 1964–1969
- ^ hitparade.ch ULLI WENGERS ONE HIT WONDER VOL. 3 (ALBUM