The group began gathering notice and in 1963 Fairley and Campbell spotted Thomas McAleese, singer with local group the Monarchs, at the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, and it was not long before he replaced Scott as lead singer. McAleese then adopted the stage moniker Dean Ford, and they then became known as Dean Ford and The Gaylords. Raymond Duffy, from Glasgow group the Escorts, then came in on drums after Frew departed. For a few months, they had an organist, Davey Hunter. By early 1965, Graham Knight, from the local group the Vampires, had displaced Irving on bass. a b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrateded.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p.192. ISBN 0-646-11917-6. Dean Ford died at the age of 72 in 2018, while Pat Fairley passed away in 2020. Mike Japp died in 2012. Admittedly, a sloppy marmalade is also far from ideal, but that’s a problem you’re far more likely to experience with the home-made version than at the supermarket. This hardness comes from adding too much pectin and acid – all the marmalades I tried contained added ingredients for sourness, generally citric acid or “sour salt” sodium citrate. Graham Knight (an ongoing member from the pre-Marmalade "Dean Ford and the Gaylords" lineup) remained until September 2010.

Leave the marmalade to stand, off the heat, for 15 minutes after setting point is reached to ensure the shreds are evenly distributed. So, the Countess was right: nothing beats home-made. But, in the meantime, on the right you’ll find some very acceptable alternatives – and a couple of decidedly feeble ones. In 1975, Knight linked up with former drummer Alan Whitehead to form 'Vintage Marmalade' with Sandy Newman (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Charlie Smith (guitar). They were reunited with their old manager, Peter Walsh, to play all the hits on stage and had a full date sheet. [2]The cheaper brands start at around 11p per 100g, so there’s a huge saving to be had. One way these save on cost, though, is by using a high proportion of glucose-fructose syrup rather than sugar. This sweetener, also known as high-fructose corn syrup, is generally considered to be A Bad Thing, and one of the factors behind the worldwide rise in obesity and diabetes. But hey, it’s cheaper than sugar. While Rainbow may not have received any specific awards, its enduring popularity and impact on listeners are testaments to its significance in the music industry. 12. How has Rainbow impacted its listeners?

After Campbell, who co-wrote most of the group's original material with Ford, left the band in March 1971 for a solo career, and to study orchestration and composition at the Royal College of Music, [11] they began a series of line-up changes, including the loss of drummer Whitehead. [2] Other UK hits for Decca included " Rainbow" (UK No. 3 and US No. 51) and "My Little One" (UK No. 15)., [2] "Cousin Norman" and "Radancer" (both reaching UK No. 6). In September 2010 Graham Knight, the last remaining member of the original band, departed. Drummer Taylor also left to join the Fortunes. The new players were drummer Damon Sawyer and bassist Mike Steed. In 2011, guitarist and vocalist John James Newman joined, making the band a quintet once again. Rainbow has touched the lives of many listeners worldwide. Its meaningful lyrics and uplifting melody have provided solace and comfort to those going through tough times, showing them that there is always hope and a brighter tomorrow.Their first Decca album, Reflections Of The Marmalade was released in the US as Reflections Of My Life on Decca's London Records subsidiary. Their US singles during this era likewise came out on London. But their manager, Walsh, turned down an offer to tour the US opening for Three Dog Night, thus blowing an opportunity for further exposure there. [ citation needed] To be fair to Walsh, he did not much care for the fact that Marmalade would have had to pay a substantial dollar premium to do so, a practice common in the US but totally alien to Walsh's traditional UK management and agency style. [ citation needed]

The band still exists, with many additional further evolved lineups including vocalist Sandy Newman, a member since 1975, touring the nostalgia circuit. Ford died on 31 December 2018 at the age of 73 at his home in Los Angeles of complications from Parkinson's disease. His final album, a two-disc collection called This Scottish Heart, was released just weeks before his death.Their manager, Peter Walsh, was a 1960s and 1970s pop entrepreneur whose portfolio also included the Tremeloes, Bay City Rollers, the Move, Billy Ocean, the Troggs and Blue Mink. Newman (ex-Chris McClure Section, 1968–1970) has continued to front Marmalade since 1975, releasing a further eleven singles in the UK (excluding re-releases), seven of which were via Target Records, none of which have charted in the UK or US, and today they continue to tour the nostalgia circuit performing the band's full hit repertoire. Rainbows have always been symbolic of healing, transformation, and new beginnings. In the song, the rainbow represents a glimmer of hope amidst a storm, reminding us that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The lyrics explore the idea that even during our darkest moments, there is a silver lining waiting to be discovered. By embracing the beauty of the rainbow, we can find solace and strength to carry on. Graham Knight remained as the sole original band member touring the nostalgia circuit with Newman, Smith and Alan Holmes. In 1982, Glenn Taylor replaced Smith on drums, though Smith returned from 1989 to around 1998, before Taylor took over permanently.

Later in 1975, after Ford and the remaining members called it quits, Knight and Whitehead took over the name Marmalade with the new line-up, fronted by Newman. [2] [12] They signed a deal with Tony Macaulay's Target Records and in 1976, had what turned out to be their final Top 10 hit with the ominously entitled, Macaulay penned song, "Falling Apart at the Seams". The song also reached the easy listening charts in the U.S. and made the Top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's last charting single on the U.S charts. [13] Subsequent singles failed to chart. [2] One of these was " Talking In Your Sleep", produced by Roger Greenaway and released in January 1978, six months ahead of the Crystal Gayle version of the same song, which became well known worldwide. Store your marmalade in a cool, dry place– and remember to make enough to keep you going throughout the year… Since then, Marmalade have continued to perform as a nostalgia act, playing their old hits and some new material. The current line-up consists of Newman, Alan Holmes (who joined in 1980), John James Newman (Sandy's son, who joined in 2011), Jan Robinson (who joined in 2016), and Chris North (who joined in 2015). They also released a new studio album in 2013, called Penultimate, which featured six new songs and re-recordings of their classics.It’s important to skim the scum off the marmalade to avoid it turning cloudy, but do it towards the end of the cooking time as continual skimming can be wasteful.