Cartoone
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Headquarters | Scotland |
Area served | United Kingdom, United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Cartoone was a Scottish musical group established in 1967, notable for their debut album which featured guest guitarist Jimmy Page.
History
Evolving from the ensemble known as The Chevlons, Cartoone toured throughout Scotland, opening for bands such as the Tremeloes, the Merseybeats, and the Hollies. In 1968, they moved to London in pursuit of a recording contract. Through the singer Lulu, they were introduced to songwriter Mark London, who assisted them in recording four acoustic pieces. London then presented these recordings to Atlantic Records executives Ahmet Ertegün and Jerry Wexler, resulting in a contract for two albums. Cartoone holds the distinction of being the first British rock band signed by Atlantic Records, preceding even Led Zeppelin.
Their debut album, titled Cartoone, was issued by Atlantic in January 1969 and included guitar contributions from Jimmy Page. To promote their single "Penny for the Sun," the band appeared on BBC television programs such as It's Happening for Lulu and Top of the Pops.
In April 1969, Cartoone served as the supporting act for Led Zeppelin during their United States tour. Despite this significant exposure, Atlantic Records subsequently dropped the group and chose not to release their second album, Reflections, which featured guitarist Leslie Harvey.
Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Cartoone | Atlantic Records SD8219 |
| 1969 | 'Reflections' | (Unreleased) |
| 2009 | Cartoone Deluxe Edition CD | Friday Music FRM 1119 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | "Penny for the Sun" | Atlantic Records |
| 1969 | "Reflections on a Common Theme" | Atlantic Records |