Space Waltz

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Space Waltz was a New Zealand glam rock band fronted by Alastair Riddell. In 1974, they had a no 1 hit in New Zealand with "Out on the Street".

Background[]

In 1974, the group's image created a bit of a stir when they appeared on Studio One's New Faces. They went into the finals but were unsuccessful. However they were a hit with the rock fans. They were noticed by EMI and the label promptly signed up.[1]

In March 2021, original member Eddie Rayner announced on RNZ that Space Waltz is in the process of recording a new album, to be released in the end of 2021. [1]

Singles[]

Their 1974 single "Out On The Street" sold well in New Zealand and subsequently went to number 1 there.[2][3]

Albums[]

The musicians featured on the 1974 EMI released Space Waltz album featured Riddell, Eddie Rayner, Greg Clark, Peter Cuddihy, Brent Eccles, and The Yandall Sisters.[4]

Discography[]

Singles
Title Release info Year Notes
"Out on the Street" / "Angel" EMI HR 526 1974
"Fraulein Love" / "Scars Of Love" EMI HR.534 1975 [5]
Albums
Title Release info Year F Notes
Space Waltz EMI HSD 1038 1975 LP Also released on World Record Club E 3207
&
His Master's Voice HSD 1038 [6]
Alastair Riddell, Space Waltz RPM Records RPM 306 2005 CD [7]

References[]

  1. ^ NZ on Screen Out on the Street
  2. ^ Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Story of Modern Pop By Bob Stanley 30 It Came from the Suburbs: Marc Bolan and David Bowie
  3. ^ New Zealand Music Commission, Te Reo Reka O Aotearoa Alastair Riddell Releases New Single
  4. ^ National Library of Australia 2002, 1974, English, Sound, Recorded music edition, Space waltz (sound recording) / by Alastair Riddell.
  5. ^ Discogs Space Waltz Discography
  6. ^ Discogs Space Waltz – Space Waltz
  7. ^ Discogs Alastair Riddell – Space Waltz


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