Somebody’s Image
Somebody’s Image was a short lived rock and pop Australian band, most famous for the Joe South’s cover “Hush” which peaked at number 15 in Australia in 1967.
In 1966, the fledgling band began hanging around gigs by The Groop, who were a favourite of Melbourne pop fans during 1966. Eventually, the group played their first live gig, which was headlined by The Groop. The new group immediately attracted the attention of their future mentors, particularly keyboardist Brian Cadd and singer Ronnie Charles. Somebody’s Image quickly developed a strong following at Melbourne’s premier venues and it wasn’t long before the band came to the notice of Go-Set staff writer Ian Meldrum, who was already championing The Groop relentlessly in his columns. Meldrum took over as their manager.
Somebody’s Image began their recording career with the single “Heat Wave” a cover of the Martha and the Vandellas song, but it failed to chart. Their second single was a version of Joe South’s “Hush” which peaked at number #15. With Meldrum’s support and hard work promoting the band, he helped them to secure a firmer recording deal with EMI Records. The band released “Hide and Seek” in 1968 which peaked at number #32.
In September 1968, Morris and Meldrum left the band and they recruited new singer/guitarist Brian Holloway (ex The Dream), but the band parted ways in 1969.
Members
Russell Morris (vocals),
Les Allan, aka Les Gough (bass),
Eric Cairns (drums),
Ronnie Charles (occasional vocals),
Brian Holloway (vocals, gtr: post-Morris),
Phillip Raphael (guitar),
Kevin Thomas (guitar)
By Ronald Charles Boromeo
BOB. As co founder of this band which I formed with School mates Les Gough & Eric Cairns in 1965 I thought I’d fill you in on a few facts here. Firstly I moved on from our ‘garage band with no name’ in early 66 to join The Jackson Kings as I was chomping at the bit to get on stage. This made way for another surfing mate Russell Morris to take over.
Brian Cadd was The King’s keyboardist and together we were asked to join ‘The Groop’ September 66 after I convinced him to give up his day job and come with me and go full time. The Groop Mark2 had their first hit ‘SORRY’ for CBS later that year. Somebody’s Image were now looking for gigs so I invited my old mates to be our support act for our Anglesea Life Saving Club residency that Summer of 66/67. Thats was the first time Molly saw ‘The Image’ play & loving Russ’s voice saw there potintial and wanted to try his luck as a Producer. Brian Cadd was not involved with Russell untill 2 years later when ‘The Real Thing’ basic tracks were put down with Don Mudie (Bass) & Richard Wright (Drums) in early 69 which is the last recording of The Groop rhythm section.
Thank you very much.