The Idle Race
The Idle Race
Top Songs
| 1 | Days of Broken Arrows [Alternative Version] | ||
| 2 | Lucky Man [Alternative Version] | ||
| 3 | Hurry up John | ||
| 4 | A Better Life (The Weather Man Knows) | ||
| 5 | Someone Knocking |
Albums
Jun 2010 • 2 songs
Jun 2010 • 3 songs
May 1996 • 47 songs
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Biography
Unsung heroes of the U.K. pop-psych community, the Idle Race earned plenty of critical acclaim but little commercial success during their 1966 to 1972 lifespan. They did, however, help launch the careers of several British rockers of note, most significantly Jeff Lynne, who first presented his talents to the world on the group's 1968 debut album, The Birthday Party. The band also introduced Lynne to Roy Wood, paving the way for their later work together in the Move and Electric Light Orchestra. The history of the Idle Race also mirrors the timeline of the first decade or so of...