The Allusions was a quintet based in Sydney that formed in 1965. Its members were drawn from several other accomplished Sydney groups and boasted four singers. Their leader, Mike Morris, had previously played with Dennis & The Dellawares as did drummer Kevin Hughes; Terry Hearne had been in the Midnighters and was currently Lonnie Lee's guitarist. Terry Chapman had been in the Dave Bridge Quintet and John Shaw was added as a vocalist/keyboardist. They signed to the EMI label after putting on a demo for producer Robert Iredale who was impressed with their talent. The group's unity was shattered when Terry Chapman left. This happened after the release of "Gypsy Woman" but before it reached the national charts. The single charted well and made it to the Top 40. Chapman's replacement was Bruce Davis, who had worked with Morris in The Dellawares.
The second single ''The Dancer'' written by Mike Morris did well too. Garry Aurisch's booklet partly describes it thus..."when Kevin Hughes tumbles into the first downbeat of 'The Dancer' the effect is like jumping onto a moving train. In other words the listener is yanked into a performance which seems to be already happening. Terry Chapman's bass parts never stand still for a moment and delightfully challenge the melody line every step of the way. The song is so riveting that ordinary folk may well mistake it for the Beatles."
The band released its self-titled album in 1967 in both mono and stereo. Mike Morris left the band in late 1967, and he was replaced by John Spence (ex-Echomen). The Allusions continued as a four-piece until October 1968, when Terry Hearne quit to join Digger Revell's backing band. Mike Morris then rejoined, to raise money for an overseas trip, but by this time the momentum of their early success had dissipated, and in the face of changing trends they split for good in early 1969. John Spence died in 2017.
The band released its self-titled album in 1967 in both mono and stereo. Mike Morris left the band in late 1967, and he was replaced by John Spence (ex-Echomen). The Allusions continued as a four-piece until October 1968, when Terry Hearne quit to join Digger Revell's backing band. Mike Morris then rejoined, to raise money for an overseas trip, but by this time the momentum of their early success had dissipated, and in the face of changing trends they split for good in early 1969. John Spence died in 2017.
Members
Terry Chapman (bass, vocals), Bruce Davis (bass), Terry Hearne (guitar, vocals), Kevin Hughes (drums), Michael Morris (guitar, vocals), John Shaw (piano, organ, vocals), John Spence (guitar)
SINGLES
''Gypsy Woman (#27) / Fever (Burns In My Brain'' 1966 Parlophone
''The Dancer (#25) / Roller-Coaster Man'' 1966 Parlophone
''Looks Like Trouble / 97 Cigarettes'' 1966 Parlophone
''Roundabout (#45) / I'll Be Home'' 1966 Parlophone
''Seven Days Of Rain (#67) / Two Of A Kind'' 1967 Parlophone
''Mr. Love / And She's Mine'' 1968 Parlophone
''The Dancer (#25) / Roller-Coaster Man'' 1966 Parlophone
''Looks Like Trouble / 97 Cigarettes'' 1966 Parlophone
''Roundabout (#45) / I'll Be Home'' 1966 Parlophone
''Seven Days Of Rain (#67) / Two Of A Kind'' 1967 Parlophone
''Mr. Love / And She's Mine'' 1968 Parlophone
EPs
'The Dancer' 1967 Parlophone
'The Allusions' 1967 Parlophone
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/