The Greatest Show on Earth was a British progressive rock band[1] who recorded two albums for EMI's progressive rock arm, Harvest Records, in 1970.
They became known for their European hit "Real Cool World",[2] which reached #7 in the Dutch Top 40[3] T and was also notable for its album covers, designed by the artist group Hipgnosis.
[4] The band had been conceived by Harvest Records in an attempt to create a horn-based rock combo such as Blood Sweat & Tears or Chicago.
[5] Band members included Norman Watt-Roy[6] and his older brother Garth Watt-Roy, Ozzie Lane, Mick Deacon, Ian Aitcheson, Tex Philpotts, Dick Hanson, Ron Prudence and Colin Horton-Jennings.
[7] Their usual producer was EMI house producer Jonathan Peel, not to be confused with DJ John Peel.