THE COLOURS

The Colours were formed in 1967 by John Camesi to replace The Breakaways in his stable. They started life as The Brethren, but changed their name after a while as they thought the religious implications wouldn't help the group. They performed around Melbourne and throughout the Victorian country area. The Colours released four singles on the Astor label with ''Plenty Of Room Up Top'' the only one to reach the charts. The band appeared on Uptight, Happening 70 and Hit Scene. 

Tony Hewitt died in 1985, David Hewitt moved to Bendigo and Peter Smith moved to Adelaide. Former drummer John Annable, as a keyboard player, went on to form a group called Better Days, based in Melbourne. Be advised the spelling of the Hewitt surname could be a typo error on the Astor imprint. I have seen other articles in which the spelling states: Hewett.

Members

Tony Hewitt (vocals/guitar), David Hewitt (bass), John Annable (drums), Peter Smith (organ)

SINGLES

''It's A Woman / Do Wah Diddy Diddy'' 1967 Astor
''Super Peculiar Bus / I Don't Think You Know Me At All'' 1968 Astor
''Plenty Of Room Up Top (#54) / To London And Back'' 1968 Astor
''You Outside / Suddenly You Love Me'' 1968 Astor

References

http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au