The Everlasting Love Affair
album by Love Affair
The Everlasting Love Affair is the debut studio album by the English pop band Love Affair. Released in December 1968, it includes the group's first three hit singles, among them "Everlasting Love", which had reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in February that year. The band had become one of the most popular groups in the United Kingdom, second in sales only to The Beatles. The album did not reflect their singles success as it failed to impact the UK Albums Chart.
Background
The Love Affair achieved critical acclaim in the United Kingdom when their single "Everlasting Love" was released in December 1967. The single reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on February 3, 1968, after securing extensive radio play, and advertising. Suddenly, the band was receiving more notable gig offers, television appearances, and interviews. During an appearance on Jonathan King's show Good Evening, King said to the band, "You didn't play on the record", to which the band replied "No we didn't". Steve Ellis still contributed lead vocals to the single, but session musicians contributed the instrumental backing. This practice was common in studio recording and was continued on the band's later hits, but the statement caused ridicule, particularly from music critics.
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