One Dove
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland |
| Products | Music recordings |
One Dove was a Scottish electronic ensemble active during the early 1990s, consisting of Dot Allison, Ian Carmichael, and Jim McKinven, who previously played with Berlin Blondes and Altered Images.
History
Initially called Dove, the group debuted with the single "Fallen" on Glasgow's Soma Records in October 1991. This track achieved notable success in clubs, leading to a contract with Junior Boy's Own. To differentiate themselves from another band, they adopted the name One Dove and re-released "Fallen" in 1992, with production by Andrew Weatherall, which attracted considerable attention from UK music media. Shortly after its reissue, the single was pulled due to an unauthorized harmonica sample taken from a Supertramp recording. The follow-up 12" single, "Transient Truth," earned critical praise.
While their initial focus targeted club audiences, One Dove aimed for a broader, more mainstream appeal with "White Love," which included a remix by Stephen Hague. This transition garnered favorable coverage in magazines such as Select and Q, with critics likening them to female-led pop-dance groups like Saint Etienne.
Their only album, Morning Dove White, arrived in 1993 and featured the Weatherall-produced "Fallen" without the disputed sample, alongside extended versions of "Transient Truth" and "White Love." The album's release was postponed by a year due to conflicts with London Records after it acquired Boy's Own. Despite resisting mainstream commercial demands, the band consented to issue singles remixed by Stephen Hague on the condition they participate in the remix process.
Preceding the album was the single "Breakdown," remixed by Hague, William Orbit, and Secret Knowledge. Later that year, "Why Don't You Take Me" was released for the holiday season. For its B-sides—which included a reinterpretation of Dolly Parton's "Jolene"—the band expanded into a five-member formation by adding Ed Higgins on percussion and Colin McIlroy on guitar, experimenting with dub influences. This expanded lineup commenced work on a second album but ultimately disbanded midway through sessions due to difficulties within the music industry.
Albums
- Morning Dove White (1993; reached No. 30 on UK charts)
Singles
- "Fallen" (as Dove, 1991)
- "Fallen" (as One Dove, 1991)
- "Transient Truth" (1992)
- "White Love" (July 1993; No. 43 UK, No. 14 US Modern Rock December 1993)
- "Breakdown" (October 1993; No. 24 UK)
- "Why Don't You Take Me" (December 1993; No. 30 UK)
External links
- Morning Dove Web, an unofficial fan site