The Collectors (Canadian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1961 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Headquarters | Vancouver , Canada |
| Products | Psychedelic rock music |
Number of employees | 5 (members) |
The Collectors were a Canadian band specializing in psychedelic rock during the 1960s.[1][2]
History
Originating in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1961, the group initially performed as the C-FUN Classics, serving as the house band for CFUN radio. They adopted the name The Collectors in 1966. The ensemble consisted of Howie Vickers (lead vocals), Bill Henderson (lead guitar, recorder, keyboards, and lead vocals on Grass and Wild Strawberries), Claire Lawrence (tenor saxophone, harmonica, keyboards, flute, organ, recorder, vocals), Glenn Miller (bass guitar, vocals), and Ross Turney (drums and percussion).[3][4]
Their most successful single was "Looking at a Baby," released in 1967 through the Valiant label in the United States and New Syndrome in Canada. The track climbed to number four on Toronto's CHUM-AM charts. Following Valiant's acquisition by Warner Bros. Records, The Collectors issued their self-titled debut album, The Collectors, under Warner Bros.-Seven Arts in 1967. Additionally, they contributed to the U.S. band The Electric Prunes' album Mass in F Minor.
In late 1968, they unveiled Grass and Wild Strawberries, an album featuring lyrics written by Canadian poet and playwright George Ryga ("The Ecstasy of Rita Joe") set to their musical compositions. Between 1968 and 1969, the band created soundtracks for three Canadian films: Don't Let The Angels Fall (1968), Canada The Land (1969), and The Land (1969). Their performances also included appearances on CBC's national television show Let's Go.[5]
Upon Howie Vickers' departure in 1969, the remaining members rebranded themselves as Chilliwack, with Bill Henderson stepping into the role of lead vocalist.[6][7]
Albums
- 1968 The Collectors
- 1969 Grass and Wild Strawberries
Singles
| Year | Song | Parent album | CAN | CHUM | US Billboard | US Cash Box | US Main |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | "Looking at a Baby" / "Old Man" | Non-album singles | 23 | 4 | — | — | — |
| "Fisherwoman" | 18 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1968 | "We Can Make It" | 99 | — | — | — | — | |
| "Lydia Purple" | The Collectors | 55 | — | — | — | — | |
| 1969 | "Early Morning" | Grass and Wild Strawberries | 84 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | "I Must Have Been Blind" | Non-album singles | 56 | 20 | — | — | — |
| "Sometimes We're Up" | 63 | — | — | — |
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