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Thunderclap Newman - Something in the Air (1969) Artist : Thunderclap Newman Song : Something in the Air Album : Hollywood Dream (1969) Thunderclap Newman was a British rock band that Pete Townshend of the Who and Kit Lambert formed in 1969 in a bid to showcase the talents of John “Speedy“ Keen, Jimmy McCulloch, and Andy “Thunderclap“ Newman. Their single, “Something in the Air“, a 1969 UK number one hit, remains in demand for television commercials, film soundtracks and compilations. The band released a critically acclaimed rock album, Hollywood Dream, and three other singles (which appeared on the album), “Accidents“, “The Reason“ and “Wild Country“. Personnel Speedy Keen - double-tracked lead vocal, drums Jimmy McCulloch - lead and rhythm guitars Pete Townshend - bass guitar (credited to “Bijou Drains“), orchestral arrangement Andy “Thunderclap“ Newman - piano, lead vocals on “Wilhelmina“
