Dove (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Dove was a soft rock group originating from Melbourne, Australia, established in 1973. The lineup included Sharyn Cambridge on lead vocals, Steve Gill handling drums, percussion, and vocals, Jim Sifonios playing guitar and keyboards while also contributing vocals, and Warwick Thomas on bass guitar and vocals. The band was signed under Sunrise Records with distribution managed by WEA. Their discography comprises three albums: Magic to Do (1974), Love Harmony and Understanding (1975), and Dove (1976).
History
The band Dove was formed by four friends who attended the same secondary school. Their initial release was a cover of Carole King's 1962 song "It Might as Well Rain Until September" in August 1973, followed by the single "Little Honda" in November of the same year. Their first album, Magic to Do (1974), included singles such as the title track from the Broadway show Pippin, which they released to coincide with the musical's Australian performances. Other singles during this era featured renditions of songs like "Play Something Sweet" and "Just One Look".
Transitioning to Image Records, Dove's sophomore album Love Harmony and Understanding was released in 1975. This record presented singles including "Let's Hang On" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", originally by Solomon Linda. The album, produced by Ian Miller at Crystal Clear Sound studios located in South Melbourne, showcased the band's musical development.
By 1976, having signed with Crystal Clear Records, Dove put out their third album titled Dove, which featured the track "Gotta Get Away" as a single. During its production, drummer Steve Gill was succeeded by Ian Kinkead. This album marked a notable move toward original compositions, with seven out of ten songs written by the group members themselves. Critics observed a higher level of refinement and complexity compared to their previous works.
The band dissolved in 1978. Following this split, Sharyn Cambridge embarked on a solo path before collaborating with Colin Stephen to form the Sharyn Cambridge–Colin Who Band.
Albums
- Magic to Do (1974) – Sunrise Records/WEA Records (SUN-LP-2, MX173334-MX173335)
- Love Harmony and Understanding (1975) – Image Records (ILP-751)
- Dove (1976) – Crystal Clear Records (CCSA–061)
Singles
- "It Might as Well Rain Until September" (1973)
- "Little Honda" (1973)
- "Magic to Do" (1974)
- "Amazing Grace" (1974)
- "Play Something Sweet" (1974)
- "Just One Look" (1975)
- "Let's Hang On" (1975)
- "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (1976)
- "Gotta Get Away" (1976)