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Space Waltz were a New Zealand glam rock band formed in 1974 by frontman Alastair Riddell. In 1974, they had a number-one hit in New Zealand with "Out on the Street".

Space Waltz
Origin	Auckland, New Zealand
Genres	Glam rock pop rock
Years active	1974–1975
Labels	EMI
Past members	Alastair Riddell Eddie Rayner Brent Eccles Greg Clark Peter Cuddihy Mike Chunn The Yandall Sisters

Background

In 1974, the group's image created a bit of a stir when they appeared on Studio One's New Faces. They went into the finals but were unsuccessful. However they were a hit with the rock fans. They were noticed by EMI and the label promptly signed up.[1]

Space Waltz won Best New Artist at the 1975 Recording Arts Talent Awards.[2]

In March 2021, original member Eddie Rayner announced on RNZ that Space Waltz was in the process of recording a new album, to be released in the end of 2021.

Singles

Their 1974 single "Out on the Street" sold well in New Zealand and subsequently went to number 1 there.[3][4]

Albums

The musicians on the 1974 EMI-released Space Waltz album were Riddell, Rayner, Greg Clark, Peter Cuddihy, Brent Eccles, and The Yandall Sisters.[5]

Discography

Singles

Title	Release info	Year	Notes
"Out on the Street" / "Angel"	EMI HR 526	1974
"Fraulein Love" / "Scars Of Love"	EMI HR.534	1975	[6]

Albums

Title	Release info	Year	F	Notes
Space Waltz	EMI HSD 1038	1975	LP	Also released on World Record Club E 3207 & His Master's Voice HSD 1038 [7]
Alastair Riddell, Space Waltz	EMI 538631 2	2002	CD	[8]
Alastair Riddell, Space Waltz	RPM Records RPM 306	2005	CD	[9]

References

External Links

AudioCulture profile

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