The Equals were a pop/reggae/rock group that formed in North London, England in 1965. They are remembered mostly for the fact that Eddy Grant, then sporting dyed blonde hair, was in the group. Also in the original line-up were the twin brothers, Derv and Lincoln Gordon, John Hall and Pat Lloyd. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Rock is a form of popular music from the mid 20th century which typically features a vocal melody (often with vocal harmony) that is supported by accompaniment of electric guitars, a bass guitar, and drums, often with a strong back beat. ... A musical ensemble is, by definition, a group of three or more musicians who gather to perform music. ... North London is that part of London which is north of the River Thames. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... Eddy Grant is a singer, who first made his name in the 1970s as lead singer of The Equals. ...

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History

In 1966 the group released the "Hold Me Closer" / "Baby Come Back" single, which did not capture much attention in the United Kingdom. However, in Germany and The Netherlands it went to #1 - a position its re-issue would later reach in the UK. The year 1968 saw the release of "I Get So Excited" which appeared in the Top 50 of the UK Singles Chart. A string of single releases followed up to 1970, all of which charted in the UK. The group also attracted attention as one of the few racially integrated bands of the 1960s, which was reflected in the group's name: The Equals. Baby Come Back is a song by the late 70s group Player. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ...

In 1971, Grant left The Equals to pursue his solo career. He would have eventually release several Top 40 singles in the late 1970s and early 1980s; among them, "Living On The Front Line", "Electric Avenue", and "Romancing the Stone". Grant also topped the UK Singles Chart in 1982 with "I Don't Wanna Dance". Although the band never charted again after Grant's departure, they remained a popular live act, performing into the late 1970s and beyond. 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... In music, solo means to play or sing alone. ... Top 40 is a radio format based on frequent repetition of songs from a constantly-updated list of the forty best-selling singles. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... I Dont Wanna Dance was a UK number single for three weeks in November 1982 for Eddy Grant. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ...

In the late 1970s, The Clash recorded a successful cover version of The Equals' song "Police On My Back". The Clash were an English rock band active from 1976 to 1986. ... In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ... A song is a relatively short musical composition for the human voice (commonly accompanied by other musical instruments), which features words (lyrics). ...

The song "Baby Come Back" refused to go away. The American group Player got to #1 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 with their version of the tune. Plus the track returned again in 1994, when Pato Banton scored an unexpected UK Number one with his cover of the song. Player was a popular rock band formed in Los Angeles, California during the mid-1970s. ... United States is the current Good Article Collaboration of the week! Please help to improve this article to the highest of standards. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... Pato Banton (born Patrick Murray) is a reggae singer and toaster from Birmingham, England. ... Number One or number one is used in a variety of meanings: // 2 is literally the number one #1, a single by rapper Nelly Number Ones, an album by Michael Jackson Number 1, a song by Goldfrapp Number 1, a song by Pharrell Number One, a song by Hazel Fernandes...

Original line-up

• Derv Gordon - lead vocals - born Dervin Gordon, 29 June 1948, in Jamaica
• Lincoln Gordon - guitar - born 29 June 1948, in Jamaica.
• Eddy Grant - guitar - born Edmond Montague Grant, 5 March 1948, in Plaisance, Guyana.
• Pat Lloyd - bass guitar - born Patrick Lloyd, 17 March 1948, in Holloway, London.
• John Hall - drums - born 25 October 1946 in Islington, London.

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UK chart singles

• "I Get So Excited" / "The Skies Above" - (1968) - Number 44.
• "Baby Come Back" / "Hold Me Closer" - (1968) - Number 1.
• "Laurel And Hardy" / "The Guy Who Made Her a Star" - (1968) - Number 35.
• "Softly Softly" / "Lonely Rita" - (1968) - Number 48.
• "Michael and The Slipper Tree" / "Honey Gum" - (1969) - Number 24.
• "Viva Bobby Joe" / "I Can't Let You Go" - (1969) - Number 6.
• "Rub A Dub Dub" / "After the Lights Go Down Low" - (1969) - Number 34.
• "Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys" / "Ain't Got Nothing to Give You"" - (1970) - Number 9.

References

• Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X
• The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits - ISBN 0-85112-250-7
• The Book of Golden Discs - 2nd Edition - ISBN 0-214-20512-6

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External links

• Complete list of LPs and singles
• The Equals biography at the All Music Guide website
• Quasimodobell Discography (Original Albums & Singles with catalog number from UK charts)