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Mister Softee’s Lord Neilson Star Discs Trading Card Set (24 Cards)
Includes: Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Marmalade, Elvis Presley, Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, Donovan, Dave Clark 5, Glen Campbell, Cilla Black, Cliff Richard, Peter Sarstedt, Dusty Springfield, Herman's Hermits, The Tremeloes, Herb Alpert, The Hollies, Mary Hopkin, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Bobbie Gentry
Here’s another great set issued by Mister Softee, who ran a successful fleet of ice cream vans. This set heralds in a new decade, the 1970s. Some of the artists featured in this set would fail to maintain their position at the top of the charts whilst bands like Led Zeppelin would completely transform the shape of music forever, like The Beatles did in the previous decade. The cards in this set are circular and look like the tops of ice cream tubs. The photos and descriptions were compiled by Music Now.
Card #1, Herb Alpert
Herb Alpert was as talented behind the scenes as he was in front of the microphone. He founded the hugely successful A&M Records recording label, which boasts a huge catalogue of mega stars.
Card #2 Marmalade
Marmalade were the first Scottish band to top the UK charts with a cover of the Beatles’ "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da".
Card #3, Mick Jagger
No introduction is necessary for the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, the ultimate die hard rock star. Allmusic described Jagger as "one of the most popular and influential front men in the history of rock & roll".
Card #4, Andy Fairweather-Low
Andy Fairweather-Low was the vocalist and leader of the 1960’s band Amen Corner, which had a number one hit with the song “If Paradise is Half As Nice”. He has continued to tour up until recently with the likes of Eric Clapton.
Card #5, Robin Gibb
This set of cards was issued when Robin Gibb had split from the Bee Gees to pursue a solo career. He didn’t succeed at this and soon rejoined the Bee Gees, who would go on to have phenomenal success in the disco-era of the late 1970s.
Card #6, Donovan
Emerging from British folk scene, Donovan developed a unique style of music, incorporating multiple genres.
Card #7, Dave Clark
Dave Clark was the leader of the group The Dave Clark Five, who scored numerous hits in the 1960s and even challenged the Beatles early on in the British Invasion era. Promoted as a “cleaner” image than the Beatles, the Dave Clark Five were among the first British bands to tour the USA.
Card #8, Glen Campbell
Glen Campbell is a Grammy nominated American country pop singer and guitarist, best known for his 1960’s and 1970’s hits.
Card #9, Cilla Black
After achieving worldwide fame as a 1960’s singer, she went on to become the best paid female presenter in British television history.
Card #10, Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard has sold 260 million records worldwide and is the only singer to have had a number one single in the UK in six consecutive decades.
Card #11, Peter Sarstedt
Peter Sarstedt is a singer-songwriter who is best known for his #1 UK hit “Where Do You Go To My Lovely?”
Card #12, Dusty Springfield
Dusty Springfield is a true 1960’s icon, considered by many to be one of the best female artists of all time.
Card # 13, Herman
One card features Peter Noone, best known as Herman of the successful 1960’s group Herman’s Hermits. The group’s record producer, Mickie Most, was considered to be very controlling, which helped propel the group in the short term but stifled song writing creativity later on.
Card #14, Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page formed Led Zeppelin when The Yardbirds disbanded. Led Zeppelin are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential bands in the history of rock music.
Card #15, The Tremeloes
Famously, Decca chose the Tremoloes over The Beatles in an audition in 1962. This talented group secured many hits in the 1960s, and are still active today.
Card #16, Jethro Tull
Jethro Tull are one of the best selling groups of all time. They have successful incorporated numerous genres in a career spanning nearly half a century.
Card #17, Fleetwood Mac
This card shows the Fleetwood Mac group during the British Blues boom, when it was still led by the creative guitarist Peter Green, who is ranked as the 38th greatest guitarist of all time.
Card #18, Elvis Presley
No pop music series would be complete without mentioning the man who did the most to popularize Rock and Roll; the late, great Elvis Presley.
Card #19, The Hollies
This card shows the great Manchester group The Hollies, known for their distinctive vocal harmony style. They became one of the leading groups of the 1960s and 1970s and are one of the few that continue to perform even today.
Card #20, Mary Hopkin
This set features the British folk singer Mary Hopkin, sometimes known as Mary Visconti, who is best known for her number one single “Those Were The Days”.
Card #21, Lou Christie
Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco, known professionally as Lou Christie, is an American singer-songwriter best known for songs such as Lightnin' Strikes and his incredible 3 octave vocal range.
Card #22, Engelbert Humperdinck
Arnold George Dorsey went from a struggling pub singer into a global superstar when he changed his name to the more memorable Engelbert Humperdinck. He scored a big hit with the song Release Me.
Card #23, Tom Jones
Tom Jones’ powerful voice has helped him sell over 100 million records worldwide since 1965
Card #24, Bobbie Gentry
Bobbie Gentry was an American singer-songwriter notable as one of the first female country artists to write and produce her own material.
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