SAMAEL LILITH

Originally known as Expression, this Sydney band is notable for two main reasons -- they recorded a fine cover of "Nights In White Satin" which was a hit in Sydney in early 1970, and they are one of several Sydney groups whose histories converge on the formation of 70s pop icons Sherbet. The band went through a few lineup changes before they recorded for renowned independent producer Martin Erdman and his independent Du Monde label. The band for the recording was Mick Parker, (bass and flute), Ray Ferguson (guitar, vocal), Richard Kenna (organ) and Greg Wilder (drums).

When first released in February 1970 "Nights In White Satin" was placed on heavy rotation on Sydney pop stations and it soon became a Top 20 hit, peaking at #14 during March 1970; the band's photo was also featured on the covers of both the 2UW and 2UE Top 40 charts that month. Samael Lilith's version of "Nights In White Satin" is still highly regarded and it has been included on several anthology Albums including 'Unforgotten Hits' (1971), '15 Australian Superstars' and the 3-CD version of Glenn A. Baker's definitive collection 'So You Wanna Be A Rock'n'Roll Star?'. Future Sherbet members Daryl Braithwaite, Garth Porter and bassist Bruce Worrall joined Samael Lilith in early 1970, some months after the single was released.

Members

Daryl Braithwaite (vocals) Ian Chambers Ken Elliott (guitar), Ray Ferguson (guitar, vocals) 

Mick Parker (bass, flute), Richard Kenna (keyboards) Dave Taylor (drums), Brent Thurlow (organ), Rob Toth (keyboards), Greg Wilder (drums), Bruce Worrall (bass), Garth Porter (keyboards)

SINGLES

Nights in White Satin

19 JAN '70

#27

References

http://www.milesago.com/artists/samael.htm

http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/