| Cartoone | |
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 Derek Creigan (voc, b)
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| Background information | |
| Origin |  Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genre(s) | Pop / Acoustic / Rock |
| Years active | 1967 — 1970 |
| Label(s) | Atlantic Records |
| Website | http://www.myspace.com/cartoone |
| Members | |
| Derek Creigan Vocals / Bass Mike Alison Guitar / Vocals Mo Trowers Rhythm Guitar / Vocals Charlie Coffils Drums / Vocals |
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History
Cartoone were formed in 1967 from a band called The Chevlons. Cartoone toured all over Scotland in support of many top bands like The Tremeloes, The Merseybeats and The Hollies, to name just a few. Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The Tremeloes are a British Rock and roll band founded in the late 1950s in Dagenham, Essex. The Merseybeats (later becoming The Merseys) are a Merseybeat band that emerged from the Liverpool scene in the early 1960s performing The Hollies are an English Rock and roll band formed in the early 1960s.
After a year of touring Cartoone decided to join Derek Creigan in London in 1968 to write some new songs and possibly gain a recording contract. Through singer Lulu they contacted Mark London to play him some of the songs they had written. Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE, (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on 3 November 1948 in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire Mark was so impressed with the band and their songs he took them into a recording studio the next day and put down 4 songs with just acoustic guitars. Mark then took those songs to Jerry Wexler world famous producer, and Ahmet Ertegün President of Atlantic Records who signed Cartoone for a two album deal. Gerald "Jerry" Wexler ( January 10 1917 &ndash August 15 2008) was a music journalist turned music producer and was regarded Ahmet Ertegün ( July 31, 1923 &ndash December 14, 2006) was the Turkish American co-founder and executive of Atlantic Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock
The album was made with Jimmy Page as guest artist. James Patrick Page, OBE (born 9 January 1944 is an English Guitarist, Composer and record producer The album was released on Atlantic Records in 1969 Guest Artists:- 1st Album- Cartoone -Jimmy Page--- 2nd Album- Reflections - Les Harvey--- Producer:- Mark London--- Engineers:- Brian Humphries and Eddie Offord--- Cartoone appeared on Top of the Pops on 16th Jan 1969 with their single "Penny for the Sun". Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock James Patrick Page, OBE (born 9 January 1944 is an English Guitarist, Composer and record producer Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, was a long-running British music chart Television programme, made and broadcast They also appeared on BBC TV on It's Happening for Lulu the 12 Dec 1968 which also featured her hubby Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees. Maurice Ernest Gibb CBE ( December 22 1949 &ndash January 12 2003) was a Musician and Singer-songwriter The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. Cartoone were to form a close friendship with Lulu and Maurice around that very exciting time in the 60's. Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE, (born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie on 3 November 1948 in Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire
In April-June 1969 Cartoone went over to USA to support Led Zeppelin on tour, - with their very first gig in USA at Madison Square Gardens, New York. Led Zeppelin were The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous
Unfortunately the Led Zeppelin audience didn't appreciate the soft melodic sound of Cartoone in their support slot with Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin were Consequently the album didn't sell as well as expected to that type of audience who were after long guitar and drum solos, plus heavy riffs.
After the tour Atlantic were disappointed with what they saw as poor sales of Cartoone's album (80,000 copies sold in USA ) so they dropped Cartoone and refused to release their second album which was called Reflections this and the original album have been deleted, and gather dust in the Atlantic Records vaults at present. Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock The first album is a very rare vinyl record that is worth £50 (UK version) and the gatefold USA version can be bought on ebay, but you will have to bid for it.
Hopefully the Atlantic Records or Rhino Records will re-release both albums once again on CD to allow the general public to hear Derek Creigan's unique voice with his band Cartoone. Atlantic Records ( Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American Record label best known for its many recordings of Rhythm & blues, Rock Rhino Entertainment Company is an American specialty Record label and production company owned by Warner Music Group. Plus all the Jimmy Page fans can listen to him with Cartoone in session man mode. It would make sense, as there is a market for 60's bands like Cartoone as there is a resurgence of nostalgia for that era and it's music.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Label |
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| 1969 | Cartoone | Atlantic Records SD8219 |
| 1969 | Reflections | Atlantic Records (Unreleased) |
Singles
| Year | Album | Label |
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| 1969 | Penny for the Sun | Atlantic Records |
| 1969 | Reflections on a Common Theme | Atlantic Records |
External links
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