The Idle Race

About

The Idle Race were a British rock group from Birmingham, Warwickshire in the late 1960s. They are best known for the material released while Jeff Lynne was a member. Rhythm guitarist Dave Pritchard, bass guitarist Greg Masters and drummer Roger Spencer were the core of a band initally known as Billy King and the Nightriders, then later known as Mike Sheridan and the Nightriders and briefly as just The Nightriders. In 1966 they advertised for a new guitarist/vocalist, Jeff Lynne applied and joined the band.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Morning Sunshine

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2. 2

   Imposters Of Life's Magazine

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3. 3

   Days Of The Broken Arrows

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4. 4

   I Like My Toys

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5. 5

   The Skeleton And The Roundabout

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6. 6

   The Birthday

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7. 7

   Please No More Sad Songs

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8. 8

   The Lady Who Said She Could Fly

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