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Released in 1969, “More Today Than Yesterday” became an instant hit. It reached #12 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and solidified Spiral Starecase’s place in music history. Despite their short-lived career, this song continues to be their defining moment, and the band’s status as a one-hit wonder remains intact.
Oct 2, 2023 · More Today Than Yesterday is a popular song that was originally recorded by the 1960s American rock group Spiral Starecase. However, it was Diana Ross’s soulful rendition of the song that truly captivated audiences.
The Spiral Starecase started as a Sacramento combo known as the Fydallions, and they soon evolved into a five-piece group consisting of Harvey Kaye, Dick Lopes, Bobby Raymond, Vinnie Parello, and lead vocalist Pat Upton.
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Members include Pat Upton , vocals, guitar, and leader; Harvey Kaplan , keyboards; Dick Lopes , saxophone; Vinny Parello , drums; Bobby Raymond, bass. Group formed as the Fydallions in Sacramento, CA, c. 1964; signed to Columbia label, 1967; changed name to Spiral Starecase at label's request; released "More Today Than Yesterday" single and LP albu...
More Today Than Yesterday,Columbia, 1969. The Very Best of Spiral Starecase,Taragon, 1995. More Today Than Yesterday: The Complete Columbia Recordings,Taragon, 2003.
Books
Edwards, John, Rock 'n' Roll Through 1969,McFarland & Co., 1992. Jancik, Wayne, Billboard Book of One-Hit Wonders,Billboard, 1998.
Periodicals
Manila Times,February 13, 2004.
Online
"Pat Upton's music formula," Manila Bulletin Online, http://www.mb.com.ph(August 25, 2004). "Spiral Starecase," All Music Guide,http://www.allmusic.com (August 25, 2004). "Spiral Starecase," Mclane & Wong Entertainment Law, http://www.benmclane.com/spiral.htm(August 25, 2004). "Spiral Starecase song earns 'more today than yesterday,'" inq7.net, http://www.inq7.net/ent/2004/feb/11/ent_5-1.htm(August 25, 2004). —James M. Manheim
“More Today Than Yesterday” was a peppy soul-based, horns-infused pop song written by Upton. The group, formed in Sacramento, CA, and commonly misspelled as “Staircase,” had two other minor hits.
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