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The First Class was the studio creation of British singer/songwriter John Carter, who hired singers Tony Burrows (previously with The Flower Pot Men and Edison Lighthouse) and Chas Mills to join him as an outlet for material Carter wrote, with his creative partner and wife, Gillian (Jill) Shakespeare. [2] In the 1960s, Carter had formed the ...
- England, United Kingdom
- 1974–1976
The First Class singles chronology. " Beach Baby ". (1974) "Bobby Dazzler". (1974) " Beach Baby " is a song by the British band The First Class. Written by John Carter and his wife, Gillian (Jill) Shakespeare, the song became the band's only substantial hit. The subject of the lyrics is not holiday love, but a broken love relationship between ...
- "Both Sides of the Story"
- 3 May 1974
- 3:11 (Single Edit) 4:53 (Single Version) 5:03 (Album Version)
- Bubblegum pop
The First Class Biography by Tim Sendra. If the only thing the First Class ever released was the instantly catchy, warmly nostalgic Beach Boys tribute "Beach Baby," they would still be remembered fondly as one of the high points of mid-'70s radio. The group, led by prolific British songwriter John Carter, released two albums and many singles ...
The First Class discography and songs: Music profile for The First Class, formed 1974. Genres: Pop Rock, Pop, Bubblegum. Albums include Beach Baby / Both Sides of the Story, Have a Nice Decade: The '70s Pop Culture Box, and Super Hits of the '70s: Have a Nice Day - Vol. 13.