Wavelength (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Defunct | 1983 |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Wavelength was an English soft rock group with a brief existence in the early 1980s, primarily recognized for their only UK charting single, "Hurry Home".
Biography
Under the Ariola label, Wavelength produced one album alongside four singles. Their standout achievement was the single "Hurry Home," which reached number 17 on the UK charts. This song was penned by Steve Thompson and produced by Christopher Neil, who also oversaw the production of their album and additional singles. The track remained on the UK Singles Chart for 12 weeks between July and September 1982, gaining extensive exposure on Mike Read's show on BBC Radio 1 and securing a performance slot on the BBC's Top of the Pops. Released during the time of the Falklands War, it resonated strongly with families awaiting the return of soldiers due to its emotive lyrics. Despite this achievement, the band did not replicate their chart success and is often categorized as a one-hit wonder.
Later, "Hurry Home" was interpreted by Sarah Brightman for a special limited edition reissue of her album Fly in 2000, and it also appeared on her 2015 compilation Rarities Volume 1.
Band member Ray Howard died around 2008–09.
Albums
- Hurry Home (1982), Ariola
Singles
- "Rio" (1982), Ariola
- "Hurry Home" (1982), Ariola – reached UK #17
- "Thank You for the Party" (1982), Ariola
- "Win Some Lose Some" (1982), Ariola