Sounds Nice
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Founder | Tim Mycroft |
| Defunct | 1970 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Instrumental pop music |
Sounds Nice was an instrumental pop ensemble from the United Kingdom that operated during the late 1960s.
Career
The group was formed by Tim Mycroft, who previously played keyboards for Gun. The band's name was inspired by a remark from Paul McCartney on a demo recording, where he commented that it "sounds nice."
Their first single featured an instrumental rendition of "Je t'aime... moi non plus" originally by Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, renamed "Love At First Sight." This track gained traction partly because the original faced bans on numerous British radio stations due to its provocative nature. The instrumental version received airplay, including on Top of the Pops. It debuted at number 45 on the UK Singles Chart in early September 1969 and climbed to number 18 by mid-October, coinciding with the original's fall from the top spot. Additionally, it achieved a peak position of number 8 in South Africa.
Their subsequent single was another instrumental adaptation of a French song, "La Jeanne", which Patti Boyd recommended. Arranger Paul Buckmaster, after difficulty finding an English title, named it "Sleepless Night." Despite strong backing from Parlophone—who supported Mycroft and Buckmaster with session players such as Clem Cattini, Herbie Flowers, and Chris Spedding—the release did not enter the charts.
An album titled Love At First Sight followed, showcasing a variety of musical styles but failing to attain commercial success. Afterward, Mycroft embarked on a solo path while Buckmaster became part of The Hill, a band fronted by Chris Farlowe.