Amen Corner

Amen Corner

Last updated: 06 July 2009

Amen Corner formed in south Wales in 1966, bringing together six musicians from around the area, plus vocalist Andy Fairweather-Low.

Fairweather-Low's distinctive high voice sat nicely with the pop and R&B crossover music of the band, and hit singles were forthcoming.

Read the full Amen Corner biography.

Key works

  • If Paradise Was Half as Nice: The Immediate Anthology cover

    If Paradise Was Half as Nice: The Immediate Anthology

    The double disc 'best of' bringing together all their hits.
  • Farewell to the Real Magnificent Seven cover

    Farewell to the Real Magnificent Seven

    The second album, released in 1969.
  • Round Amen Corner cover

    Round Amen Corner

    The debut, featuring Bend Me, Shape Me.

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