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The Orchids

Band, *1986 GB, Glasgow
Rock and Pop

The Orchids are a Scottish band that achieved success with Sarah Records. Formed near Glasgow in 1986, the Orchids released a series of underground singles on the influential Sarah Records (see 1986 in music). The group's line-up comprised James Hackett (vocals), Pauline Hynds Bari (vocals), John Scally (guitar), Chris Quinn (drums), Matthew Drummond (guitar) and James Moody (bass). Their producer, Ian Carmichael, often played keyboards on their records. The group split up in 1995, playing their final gig at the Sarah Records farewell party.

     
Popular Tracks   
It's Only Obvious on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids
A Kind of Eden on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids
Christmas Is The Time To Be With Your Baby on 60s Christmas Classics by Various Artists
Peaches on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids
Something for the Longing on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids
You Said You Loved Me on The Unavailable 16 & The Original Nitty Gritty by Various Artists
Underneath The Window, Underneath The Sink on Epicurean by The Orchids
Striving for the Lazy Perfection on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids
Apologies on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids
Caveman on Who Needs Tomorrow by The Orchids

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
I Never Learn / Echos (Have Hope)The Orchids2018Single
Who Needs Tomorrow...A 30 Year RetrospectiveThe Orchids2017Compil.
Thaumaturgy And Other Singles, 1988-1992The Orchids2015Album
Beatitude #9The Orchids2014Album
The Way That You MoveThe Orchids2011Single
The Lost StarThe Orchids2010Album
She's My GirlThe Orchids2010Single
Good To Be A StrangerThe Orchids2007Album
Striving For The Lazy PerfectionThe Orchids1994Album
SplitThe Orchids / Bouquet / Crystal Garden1993Single
ThaumaturgyThe Orchids1992Single
Epicurean - A SoundtrackThe Orchids1992Compil.
Penetration E.P.The Orchids1991Album
Unholy SoulThe Orchids1991Album
LyceumThe Orchids1990Album
An Ill Wind That BlowsThe Orchids1990Single
Something For The LongingThe Orchids1990Single
What Will We Do Next?The Orchids1989Single
Underneath The Window, Underneath The SinkThe Orchids1988Single
I've Got A HabitThe Orchids1988Single
Summershine / From This DayThe Sea Urchins & The Orchids1987Single
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