THE LOVE MACHINE

The Love Machine was a studio band put together by producer Pat Aulton. In 1968 he approached Tymepiece to record a version of The Tokens' "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to promote the opening of Stafford Bullen's African Lion Safari at Warragamba, NSW. The song was a hit, but the band members then returned to their own music. Pat then continued releasing material under the Love Machine moniker, using different musicians which included drummer Tony Buettel, guitarist Mick Jurd, bassist Bruce Howe and keyboard player Rory Thomas.

SINGLES

''The Lion Sleeps To-Night (#18) / The Lonely Hearts Club Christmas Party'' 1968 Festival
''My Little Chickadee / The Devil Came From Kansas'' 1969 Festival
''Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun) (#70) / May My Heart Be Cast Into Stone'' 1969 Festival
''Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands / (Just Like) Romeo And Juliet'' 1969 Festival
''Mr. D. J. Play Me A Sad Song / I Can Make It With You'' 1970 Festival
''The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh) / Love At First Sight'' 1972 Festival

EPs

'The Love Machine' 1969 Festival
'Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands' 1969 Festival

ALBUMS

'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' 1970 Calendar

References

http://www.poparchives.com.au/feature.php?id=729

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