Greyhound (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Predecessor | The Rudies |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Founder | Danny Smith, Freddie Notes |
| Defunct | 1976 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Reggae music |
Greyhound was a reggae ensemble from the United Kingdom, active between 1968 and 1976. Initially known as the Rudies, the group featured key members Danny Smith and Freddie Notes. They also performed and recorded under the names the Tillermen and Des All Stars. During their time as the Rudies, they produced renditions of Clarence Carter's "Patches" and Bobby Bloom's "Montego Bay". The single "Montego Bay", credited to Freddie Notes and the Rudies, attained position 45 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1970. Following Freddie Notes' departure, Glenroy Oakley joined the lineup, prompting a name change to Greyhound in 1970.
Greyhound's first release under this new name was "Black & White", a song composed by Earl Robinson and David I. Arkin, which secured a spot within the top ten of the UK charts. This track has also been interpreted by other musicians such as the Maytones, Sammy Davis Jr, and Three Dog Night. Subsequent releases included a cover version of Henry Mancini's "Moon River", though their commercial success waned thereafter.
Albums
- Black and White (Trojan, 1972)
- Leave the Reggae to Us (Mercury, 1975)
- Mango Rock (UK reissue title, Transatlantic, 1976)
Charting singles
- "Black and White" (1971) - UK No. 6, AUS No. 88
- "Moon River" (1971) - UK No. 12, AUS No. 95
- "I Am What I Am" (1972) - UK No. 20
- "Dream Lover" (1973) - UK No. 53, AUS No. 24