The Greatest Show on Earth was a British progressive rock band who recorded two albums for EMI's progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970. They became known for their European hit "Real Cool World", which reached #7 in the Dutch Top 40,Real Cool World at top40.nl. Retrieved 28 April 2023 as well as for their album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis.
The band had been conceived by Harvest Records in an attempt to create a horn-based rock combo such as Blood Sweat & Tears or Chicago.[ Allmusic album] Band members included Norman Watt-Roy and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton-Jennings. Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel, not to be confused with DJ John Peel.
Discography 1970: Horizons 1970: The Going's Easy 1975: The Greatest Show on Earth (compilation of first two albums)
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