What Greater Love
| "What Greater Love" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| A-side | "What Greater Love" |
| B-side | "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" |
"What Greater Love" was a top ten hit in New Zealand for singer Nash Chase in 1970.
Background
The record
On the week ending with 5 September 1970, it was reported by the Billboard magazine that "What Greater Love" was in the New Zealand charts at position 10.[1] The single backed with "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" was released on the Ode label.[2] By 27 July 1970, the single had entered the NZ charts at no. 20.[3] By 31 August, it had climbed from no. 17 to no. 10.[4]
The singer
In 1970, Chase was a new comer to the pop scene.[5] His brother Frank had already released a single "The Frog" bw "Popeye Dance" on the Pye the previous year.[6][7] In July of that year he won the Wanganui Talent Quest.[8] In August, he won the 1970 New Faces competition.[9] Prior to this hit, Chase had previously released a single "Sound Of Love" backed with "My Special Prayer" on Ode.[10]
References
- ^ Billboard, 5 September 1970 Page 76 Billboard Hits of the World, New Zealand
- ^ 45cat Nash Chase - Discography
- ^ Hits of all Decades New Zealand's Weekly (NZ listener) Single Charts From 1970, New Zealand's (NZ listener charts) Single Chart for 27 July 1970
- ^ Hits of all Decades New Zealand's Weekly (NZ listener) Single Charts From 1970, New Zealand's (NZ listener charts) Single Chart for 31 August 1970
- ^ Amplifier.co.nz Nash Chase
- ^ 45cat Frank Chase - Discography
- ^ Sergent.com.au >Nash Chase
- ^ New Zealand Woman's Weekly, 27 July 1970 Nash Chase wins the Wanganui Talent Quest
- ^ New Zealand Listener, 24 August 1970 Studio one winners
- ^ 45cat Nash Chase - Discography