"Letter to Lorraine" by 22nd Street
Words & Music by Brian Oliver

Letter To Lorraine

"Beartooth" by 22nd Street
Words & Music by Brian Oliver

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Beartooth

22nd Street were a popular 1970s ‘sunshine rock’ vocal group from Carlisle, England who were signed to the Polydor label.

Originally known as 22nd Street People, the band were heavily influenced by West Coast ‘sunshine pop’ groups such as the Beach Boys, Mamas & Papas, The Association, Millennium, Sagittarius and Yellow Balloon – and were known for their rich four-part vocal harmonies.

22nd Street’s third and final line-up featured Brian Oliver (guitar/lead vocals), Jimmy Wyllie (bass guitar/vocals), John McVicar (drums/vocals) and Keith McVicar (lead guitar/vocals). 

The band were signed to Polydor Records and their debut single, ‘Sunny Sleeps Late’, was immediately picked as a ‘Record of the Week’ by BBC Radio One. It was written by legendary songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and was produced by Phil Wainman (who also produced The Sweet). The ’B’ side, titled ‘Home’, was written by Brian Oliver.

Letter To Lorraine

22nd Street

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