White Plains (band)

Their later successful songs include “I’ve Got You on My Mind”, “Lovin’ You Baby”, “Julie, Do Ya Love Me”, “When You Are a King” and “Step Into a Dream”.

White Plains disbanded in 1976, but was reformed on three occasions: briefly in 1978, again for a two year run from 2004 to 2006, and finally for a summer tour in 2013.

White Plains evolved from the late 1960s pop/psychedelic band the Flower Pot Men, composed of Tony Burrows, Pete Nelson, and Robin Shaw together with Neil Landon (who went to Fat Mattress).

During early 1970, Ricky Wolff was unable to attend concerts or television appearances, meaning Roger Greenaway would usually step in as lead singer.

Of the group's many appearances on Top of the Pops, only one, a performance of My Baby Loves Lovin’ on 26 February 1970, is known to have survived the BBC’s Wiping process.

According to the liner notes of the group's compilation album The Deram Records Singles Collection: "Contrary to popular myth, we are assured that the lead vocals were performed by Ricky Wolff, with Tony Burrows doubling him on the chorus".

[citation needed] White Plains producer Roger Greenaway has also confirmed Ricky Wolff was the lead vocalist on the recording of "My Baby Loves Lovin'", in an official letter, written and signed by him.

[3] A promotional film of "My Baby Loves Lovin'" features bassist Robin Shaw as lead singer, miming over Ricky Wolff’s vocals.

[citation needed] White Plains' second single, "I've Got You on My Mind", which featured Pete Nelson on lead vocals, was a UK hit, reaching number 17.

"Lovin' You Baby" featuring Ricky Wolff on lead vocals reached number 35 in Canada in mid to late 1970.

"Julie Do Ya Love Me" featuring Pete Nelson on lead vocals reached number 8 on the UK singles charts.

From the spring to the autumn of 1970, Scottish musician Brian Johnston (born 3 March 1945, Bathgate, Scotland) (not to be confused with the AC/DC singer), was a keyboardist for the group.

[4] The White Plains line-up of Wolff, Nelson, Box, Shaw, Hills, and Johnston performed "My Baby Loves Lovin'" at the NME Poll Winners concert on 3 May 1970.

In late 1973, Shaw left the group and was subsequently replaced by Edison Lighthouse member David Kerr-Clemenson (born 1951).

[citation needed] Former members later lives Burrows and Shaw met again in 1974 in First Class, another John Carter project that scored worldwide with their single, "Beach Baby".

[6] Ricky Wolff later joined Harley Quinne and lent his lead vocals on their UK Top 20 hit single, “New Orleans”.

When Shaw left in late 1973, he was briefly replaced by Derek Burgess (later member of Vanity Fare), before he was succeeded by David Kerr-Clemenson, and then Tony Sullivan.

White Plains performing My Baby Loves Lovin’ on 12 February 1970. From left to right: Roger Greenaway , Pete Nelson, Robin Shaw, Tony Burrows . Due to Ricky Wolff being unavailable to attend the taping of the show, Roger Greenaway stepped in as lead singer.
Tony Burrows in concert. Taken on 17 May 2008.