The Overtones
Fresh from their takeover of ITV1’s ‘Dancing On Ice’, musical sensations The Overtones release their new single ‘The Longest Time’.
Originally a hit for Billy Joel, ‘The Longest Time’ is the perfect vehicle for The Overtones’ harmonious voices and musical chemistry.
The Overtones, the five-piece who stylishly blend classic 50s’ harmonies with modern pop, recently performed on ‘Dancing On Ice’ (on 13th March 2011), becoming the evening’s house band and accompanying each dance - including one by Torvill & Dean - with specially arranged versions of retro and contemporary hits, from Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers’ ‘Why Do Fools Fall In Love’ to Adele’s ‘Rolling In The Deep.’ They returned for the evening’s later results show to perform a song from their debut album, the self-penned ‘Gambling Man.’
Their debut album ‘Good Ol’ Fashioned Love’ was released in November 2010 and has already gone gold. Just hours after their performance on Dancing On Ice the album had shot up to number two on the Amazon chart and number six on iTunes.
When interviewing The Overtones for the Guardian Paul Morley described them as being 'rooted in the pure idea of doo wop as the 1950s R'n'B link to gospel and even Gregorian chant, and the idea of doo wop as a condensed, miniaturised form of the big band and a way of mimicking instruments using voices. They can swing, for the hell of it.'
In an era where all the best British voices right now tend to be female ones - Amy Winehouse, Adele, Paloma Faith - The Overtones are a timely reminder that men can sing flawlessly as well.
The band are now embarking on their debut headline tour where audiences will be able to enjoy their musical talents and astonishing vocals in these intimate venues.
March 23rd Jazz Café, London (sold out)
March 24th Bristol Thekla
March 25th The Library, HMV Institute Birmingham
March 27th Kazamier, Liverpool
March 28th The Lowry, Manchester (sold out)
April 3rd Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
April 4th Classic Grand, Glasgow