Satellite Spies was a New Zealand band formed in 1984 by Deane Sutherland and Mark Loveys.[1] The group enjoyed some success with "Destiny in Motion" (1985) which charted at #14,[2] and in the 1985 New Zealand Music Awards were voted Most Promising Group, with Loveys awarded Most Promising Male Vocalist.[1][3] They supported Dire Straits during their 1986 tour of New Zealand.[4]
Since a split in 1987, rights to the name have been disputed[1] and at times there have been two bands calling themselves Satellite Spies.[citation needed] One of these, led by Deane Sutherland,[citation needed] had a 1994 hit with "It Must Be Love", which reached #9 in the New Zealand Top 40.[2]
Members
Graeme Scott was the drummer from 1991 to 1997, and from 2000 to 2001.[5] During the late 1970s, he was a member of Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[2] | |||
| 1985 | Destiny in Motion |
|
42 |
| 1987 | Us Against the World |
|
— |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[2] | |||
| Original line-up | |||
| 1985 | "Destiny in Motion" | 14 | Destiny in Motion |
| "Wish I'd Asked That Girl To Dance" | — | ||
| "Hold on to the Night" | — | ||
| 1986 | "Machine" | — | |
| 1987 | "Living in a Minefield" | 44 | Us Against the World |
| Private Detective | — | ||
| "Only Here for the Rock 'N' Roll" | — | ||
| 1988 | "Gonna Have To Change" (with the Yandall Sisters) | — | |
| Sutherland line-up | |||
| 1994 | "It Must Be Love" | — | Non-album single |
| 1999 | "It Must Be Love" (remastered) | 9 | Non-album single |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
References
- ^ a b c "Mark Loveys Satellite Spies". Amplifier.co.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d "SATELLITE SPIES IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ "Vodafone NZ Music Awards 1985". RIANZ. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ^ "Satellite Spies". Re-inventing Sheep. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ Satellite Spies website former spies
- ^ Discogs Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes – Havoc!