Rupert's People "Hold On" ft. Chris Andrews, Gordon Haskell, Bryn Haworth, Phil Sawyer, Pete Solley

In 1967, Rod Lynton was a rising songwriter, so managers and record companies got behind him to record his songs by using bands-for-hire—in this case Fleur de Lys with Chris Andrews on lead vocals. To avoid confusion over the Fleur de Lys “brand,” the band re-named themselves “Rupert’s People.”

“Hold On” was the B-side to Rupert’s People single “Reflections on Charles Brown,” a 45 issued to positive response in 10 countries. However, many said “Hold On” is the stronger track, amped up with muscular organ by Pete Solley (future sideman w/Eric Clapton, Paladin, Procol Harum, Al Stewart, etc.) and edgy lead guitar by Phil Sawyer. The song was co-written with bassist Gordon Haskell (later of “Harry’s Bar” and King Crimson) and guitar hero Bryn Haworth (not credited on the label). On a cosmic jukebox “Hold On” plays next to the soulful hard-edged blues-rock fusions of Spencer Davis Group, Pretty Things, and Brian Auger & The Trinity.

Lynton went on to work with John Lennon, and Rupert’s People tracks have been reissued on soundtracks and compilations celebrating the best of 60s British rock. Fleur de Lys became a launching pad for several careers, with Chris Andrews going on as a solo act and collaborator with Roger Daltrey, David Essex, Davy Jones (Monkees), and other notables. Download the remastered track here: https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com/track/hold-on Thanks for listening (please subscribe to this Youtube channel)—and check out Chris's webpages:

bandcamp https://timchrisandrews.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musictimchrisandrews

This video (made in 2023 by Johnny J. Blair) includes cameos by Rupert Grint, Jackie Lomax, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Keith Moon, Ed Sheeran, and members of the bands The Foundations and Grapefruit.

Song written by Gordon Haskell, Howard Conder, Rod Lynton, & Bryn Haworth © 1967 Conder Music BMI

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Видео Rupert's People "Hold On" ft. Chris Andrews, Gordon Haskell, Bryn Haworth, Phil Sawyer, Pete Solley канала Johnny J. Blair Singer at Large