The Foundations
The Foundations were a British soul band formed in London, England, in 1966. They were active primarily between 1967 and 1970 and were notable for their multi-racial lineup, which included members of West Indian, White British, and Sri Lankan descent. The group is best remembered for their hit singles "Baby Now That I've Found You," which reached number one in the UK and Canada and number eleven in the US, and "Build Me Up Buttercup," which peaked at number two in the UK and number three on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The Foundations were one of the few British bands to successfully emulate the Motown Sound, despite not being on the Tamla Motown label. They were signed to the Pye label, one of the major UK record companies at the time. Their debut single, "Baby Now That I've Found You," was penned by producer/songwriter Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod. The group was the first British multi-racial band to achieve a number one hit in the UK during the 1960s.
The original lineup included Clem Curtis (lead vocals), Alan Warner (guitar), Pat Burke (flute, tenor saxophone), Mike Elliott (tenor saxophone), Eric Allandale (trombone), Peter Macbeth (bass), and Tim Harris (drums). Clem Curtis left the band in 1968 and was replaced by Colin Young, who sang lead vocals on "Build Me Up Buttercup."
The Foundations' music was characterized by a blend of soul, pop, and rock influences, and they were known for their energetic performances. The group disbanded in 1970 when the rhythm section broke away to form the progressive group Pluto. Despite their relatively short career, The Foundations left a lasting impact on the music scene with their distinctive sound and successful hits.
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