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The New Seekers

The New Seekers were a British pop group formed in 1969. They were formed by Keith Potger, a former member of the Australian folk-pop group The Seekers. The New Seekers' initial lineup consisted of Eve Graham, Lyn Paul, Marty Kristian, Peter Doyle, and Paul Layton.

The group's first single, "Meet the New Seekers," was released in 1970 and became a hit in the UK. They followed it up with a cover of the Coca-Cola jingle "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)," which became an even bigger hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and becoming a top ten hit in the United States.

The New Seekers continued to have chart success in the early 1970s with hits like "Beg, Steal or Borrow," "You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me," and "I Get a Little Sentimental Over You." They represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972, where they came second with the song "Beg, Steal or Borrow."

The group's lineup changed several times over the years, with various members leaving and being replaced. Lyn Paul, who joined the group in 1970, became the lead vocalist in the mid-1970s and remained with the group until its breakup in 1974.

Although The New Seekers disbanded in 1974, they have occasionally reunited for special performances and tours. They are remembered as one of the most successful pop groups of the early 1970s, known for their harmonies and catchy pop songs.


The New Seekers I (1969 - 1971)
  • Keith Potger - guitar/vocals - b. March 2, 1941, Colombo, Sri Lanka - formerly with The Trinamics and The Seekers.
  • Others???
Album:
  1. "Beautiful People" (1971)
Group disbands.  Keith Potger rejoins The Seekers.

The New Seekers II (1971 - 1978)
  • Members???
Albums:
  1. "We'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" (1971)
  2. "New Colors" (1971)
  3. "Circles" (1972)
  4. "Pinball Wizards" (1973)

Compilations:
  1. "World Of The New Seekers" (1997)
  2. "Greatest Hits" (1998)

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