THE LOST SOULS

The Lost Souls formed in Melbourne in 1965. The band played covers such as ‘Mona’, ‘Oh Baby Doll’, ‘Down The Road Apiece’, ‘Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut’. In August 1966 they entered a talent quest for amateur pop artists called Star Seeker. It was conducted by radio station 3AK and the first prize was a recording agreement with Sunshine Records. The Lost Souls won it and wanted to record ‘Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut’ but the label did not want to go along with the idea. Sydney band The Missing Links! had already recorded it. The band ended up recording ''This Life Of Mine'' backed with ''Peace Of Mind''. Both sides were written by the band. 

Released in September 1966, with 3AK getting right behind it turned the single into a minor hit reaching the top 20 on the Melbourne charts. The band recorded more material at the Theatresound in 1967 which wasn’t released at the time but later came available as an EP on the Kavern label in 1987. They disbanded in 1968. Guitarist Bill Putt would go on to play bass with Spectrum from its 1969 formation through to its disbandment in 1973, after which he went on to form the band, Ariel. He died in 2013 after suffering a heart attack while chopping wood at his Strathewen home.

Members

Rob Woff (vocals), Terry Paul (guitar), Bill Putt (guitar), Les Wilkins (bass), Allan Gregory (drums)

SINGLES

''This Life Of Mine / Peace Of Mind'' (#64) 1966 Sunshine

References

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