Development (band)

Development

Also known as| Colin Young's Development, The Founndations
Origin| London England
Genres| Progressive rock
Years active| 1970 - 1972
Labels| Trend, Stateside
Spinoff of| The Foundations
Past members| Steve Bingham
Roger Cawkwell
Graham Preskett
Jean Roussel
Christopher Smith
Eddie Thornton
Colin Young

Development was a progressive rock and pop band fronted by Colin Young, former lead singer of The Foundations. They were signed to Barry Class' Trend record label. The original Foundations had broken up in late 1970 and this new group would alternate between calling themselves Development and The Foundations.

## Background

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The Foundations broke up in late 1970.[1] None of the Foundations, Eric Allandale, Pat Burke, Tony Gomez, Tim Harris or Alan Warner came to be part of Development. The only other member from The Foundations besides Colin Young was Steve Bingham.[2][3]

Since late 1970, Barry Class attempted to have the Foundations name revived. The band was fronted by Colin Young. Graham Preskett who played electric violin and guitar was the musical director. Other members Jean Roussel on keys and Roger Cawkwell on sax and flute. They had an agreement with management that they would appear as The Foundations but between gigs Colin Young would explain that they were becoming a new outfit called Development. They toured throughout Latin America and even played at the Expo-Show in Buenos Aires. They continued there though to early 1971. [citation needed] According to a later article in Disc and Music Echo, Development aka The Foundations did remarkably well in Latin America. Using the Foundations name to bring in the money,[4] the group had exposure in Latin America.[5][6]

## Career

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On the week ending 10 October 1970, it was reported by New Musical Express that lead singer Colin Young had left The Foundations. He had already signed a contract with Barry Class and was putting together his new group which was called Development.[7]

Under Rodney Harrod's and Philip Peverley's management, Development went to Argentina in early 1971.[8] Having arrived in Argentina and portraying themselves as The Foundations, Development were pictured on the front page of the 3 January, 1971 issue of Argentine newspaper Crónica,[9][10] as well as on page 2 with the accompanying article. Having arrived in Ezeiza from London, the paper made it known that the group was to perform at the Expo show. Describing the band members, including the portly appearance of organist Jean Alain Norman Hendrik Rousel, the article said that the group would be incorporating Latin rhythms into their music.[11]

The 17 January issue Crónica ran the group's picture on page 13. It also gave the line up as Graham Donald Preskett on violin, Christopher Smith on drums Roger Cawkwell on sax and flute, Colin Young on lead vocals, Jean Alain Roussel on organ and piano and Estephen Bingham (bass). Also with them was Rodney Harrod the manager, and Philip Peverley. Juan D'Arjenzo appeared to be their technician. It was also made known that the group was changing their name to Development.[12] A section "¿ERAN O SE HACIAN?" in the 10 February issue of Crónica mentioned the that a rumor had spread that The Foundations who were at the Expo fair were not the real Foundations.[13]

On the 20th of February, the group were to appear at En el Provincialse and En Rosario Central and on the 24th with Tito Alberti.[14]

In his Leorama column, Leo Vanes reviewed their performance in the 25 February issue of Crónica. It seemed that he viewed their performance as not being out of this world.[15]

### Single releases

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A single "Any Time at All" bw "You're No Good" was released on Trend 6099 005. It was produced by Tony Rockliff and Barry Class. The B side was credited to Colin Young introducing Development.[16][17] It was also released on Uni 55286. A Hot 100 prediction, it was in Billboard's Top 60 Pop Spotlight section for the week ending 5 June 1971.[18]

A song "Stoney Ground" was recorded. It was composed by Conan Byrne and Warren Davis and backed with I'll Give You Love", a Colin Young composition.[19] It's more than likely that the composer Conan Byrne is Con Byrne and Warren Davis is the Warren Davis, both of The Warren Davis Monday Band.[20] Davis had tried out to take the place of Clem Curtis who had decided to leave The Foundations in 1968.[21] Colin Young was the successful applicant.[22] "Stoney Ground" would be a hit, and on the week ending February 26 1972, it debuted on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart. Spending a week in the chart it peaked at no. 113.[23][24][25] As the Colin Young & Development single "Anytime At All" was released in 1971, and the "Stoney Ground Single" single (credited to The Foundations) was released the following year, it's more than likely that Development was the group that played on the latter.[26][27][28]

#### Further activities

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According to the 4 March 1972 issue of Disc and Music Echo, Development was looking forward to the release of their album that month. Recounting their success in Argentina, Colin Young also said that they were hoping to get work in London so that it would be known by the public how different from The Foundations they were.[29]

### Album release

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An album had been released in Italy. The album In the Beginning was released on Stateside 3C O62- 92933 in 1971. It was credited to Colin Young's Development.[30][31] The musicians on the album were, Steve Bingham, Roger Cawkwell, Laurie Jerryman, Gaspar Lawal, Peter Lynch, Graham Preskett, Tim Mason, Paul Nieman, Jean Roussel, Tony Priestland, Eddie "Tan Tan" Thornton and Colin Young.[32] According to Steve Bingham, he wasn't aware until decades later that the album had been released. A former Scotland Yard detective alerted him to it in 2022.[33]

## References

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1. ^ Times Series, 4th February 2012 - Original Foundations guitarist Alan Warner talks to Rosy Moorhead about the band and growing up in Borehamwood and Edgware
2. ^ Crónica, 3 de Enero de 1971 - Página 2 LLEGO “THE FOUNDATIONS” EMBAJADA DE MUSICA “BEAT”
3. ^ Record Mirror, 21 March 1970 - Page 14 The frustrations
4. ^ Disc and Music Echo, March 4, 1972 - Page 10 A SOLID FOUNDATION
5. ^ Crónica, 3 de Enero de 1971 - Página 1 UVENTUD. Colorido y pintoresquismo definen al conjunto “beat” “The Foundations”, que llegó
a neustro páis.
6. ^ Crónica, Domingo 17 de Enero de 1971 - PAGINA 13, HIPPIES EN FA MAYOR...
7. ^ New Musical Express, 10 October 1970 - Page 8 Foundations lose their lead singer
8. ^ Crónica, 17 de Enero de 1971 - Página 13 HIPPIES EN FA MAYOR.., Su Definición
9. ^ Disc and Music Echo, March 4, 1972 - Page 10 A SOLID FOUNDATION
10. ^ Crónica, 3 de Enero de 1971 - Página 1 UVENTUD. Colorido y pintoresquismo definen al conjunto “beat” “The Foundations”, que llegó
a neustro páis.
11. ^ Crónica, 3 de Enero de 1971 - Página 2 LLEGO “THE FOUNDATIONS” EMBAJADA DE MUSICA “BEAT”
12. ^ Crónica, Domingo 17 de Enero de 1971 - PAGINA 13, HIPPIES EN FA MAYOR...
Los componentes de “The Foundations” se autodefinen como hippies, tienen ideas claras y concretas
sobre el amor, los hombres y la sociedad actual. Pero también hacen música, desde beat hasta jazz, con
personalidad estilística muy a la europea. Quiénes son y qué piensan
13. ^ Crónica, 10 de Febrero de 1971 - Página 24 HOY EN TELEONCE le recomendamos, * ¿ERAN O SE HACIAN?
14. ^ Crónica, Sábado 20 de Febrero de 1971 - Página 21 MOMO REAVIVA SU REINADO, * ROSARIO, SIN CORSO
15. ^ Crónica, Jeuves 25 de Febrero de 1971 - Página 20 LEORAMA por LEO VANES, ★ FOUNDATIONS
16. ^ happening45 channel - Colin Young - Anytime At All
17. ^ Austrian Charts - COLIN YOUNG - ANYTIME AT ALL
18. ^ Billboard, 5 June 1971 - Page 39 TOP 60 POP SPOTLIGHT, Spotlights to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart
19. ^ 45Cat - The Foundations - Discography, USA, The Foundations, A: Stoney Ground
20. ^ The Strange Brew - The Warren Davis Monday Band – part 3 By Nick Warburton, The Warren Davis Monday Band – last line up late 1968. Left to right: Stuart Cowell, Jim Toomey, Warren Davis (front), Tom Tierney and Con Byrne. Photo: Paul Brett
21. ^ Melody Maker, September 14, 1968 - Page 4 Clem finally Quits
22. ^ The Foundations, Baby Now That I've Found You CD Sequel Records – NEECD 300 Notes by Roger Dopson
23. ^ Billboard, February 19, 1972 - Page 50 Bubbling Under The HOT 100
24. ^ Billboard, February 26, 1972 - Page 33 Bubbling Under The HOT 100, 113
25. ^ MusicVF.com - The Foundations Top Songs, Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography, 1972, 8. 02/1972 Stoney Ground by The Foundations
26. ^ happening45 channel - Colin Young - Anytime At All
27. ^ Billboard, 5 June 1971 - Page 39 TOP 60 POP SPOTLIGHT, Spotlights to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart
28. ^ Billboard, January 22, 1972 - Page 63 TOP 60 POP SPOTLIGHT, Spotlights Predicted to reach the top 60 of the HOT 100 Chart
29. ^ Disc and Music Echo, March 4, 1972 - Page 10 A SOLID FOUNDATION
30. ^ Music Metason - ArtistInfo, Colin Young's Development In The Beginning
31. ^ Popsike - IN THE BEGINNING COLIN YOUNG'S DEVELOPMENT PROG.RARISS.
32. ^ Music Metason - ArtistInfo, Colin Young's Development In The Beginning
33. ^ Listen Notes, Sept. 14, 2023 - Vinyl Vibes, Steve Bingham Interview - Former Bass Player of The Foundations 12:35