Mary Mason (born March 10, 1954) is a British singer . She was a A Song for Europe contestant who entered the competition with "What Do You Say to Love?". She scored a minor hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1977 with a medley of Chip Taylor's "Angel of the Morning" / "Any Way That You Want Me".
Mary Mason | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1954 |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instrument | Voice |
| Labels | CBS, Epic |
Background
editMason would have chart success in 1977. She had a minor hit in the UK Singles Chart with a medley of Chip Taylor's "Angel of the Morning" / "Any Way That You Want Me", reaching #27 and spending six weeks in the chart.[1]
Career
editEurovision single
editAn article, Eurovision short list dozen are chosen appeared December 25, 1976 issue of Music Week. The list included, After All This Time, by David Mindel and Gary Benson, performed by Wesley Park and Smith; A Little Give — A Little Take, by Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay, performed by the Carl Wayne Band, Rock Bottom, by Mike Moran and Lynsey de Paul, sung by Kay Garner; "Where Were You When I Needed Your Love by John Macleod sung by The Foundations, and "What Do You Say to Love" by, Nick Ryan and Robin Slater, sung by Mary Mason.[2]
In 1977, Mason took part in the A Song for Europe contest, with the song "What Do You Say to Love?". The song finished in second place, behind Lynsey de Paul and Mike Moran's "Rock Bottom". The television broadcast for the show was blacked out, which disappointed Mason as she told the press she had been relying on making a visual impact. She recorded for the Epic label in the UK.[1]
"Angel of the Morning"
editThe June 11, 1977 issue of RPM Weekly showed that her single "Angel of the Morning" along with "Everybody Be Dancing" by Starbuck, "Say What's On Your Mind" by The Great Rufus Road Machine and "Going With My Eyes Open" by David Soul was playlisted on CKLB in Oshawa, Canada.[3]
According to the October 1 issue of Music Week, Mason's single was a hit pick by Nicky Jackson on Radio Victory in Portsmouth.[4] In the same issue her single was listed as a star breaker.[5]
Spending six weeks in the UK chart, it peaked at no. 27.[6]
Discography
edit| Act | Release | Catalogue | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mason | "What Do You Say to Love" / "Oh Mister Moonlight" | CBS S CBS 5056 | 1977 | |
| Mary Mason | "Angel Of The Morning" / "Any Way That You Want Me" / "Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" | Epic S EPC 5552 | 1977 | |
| Mary Mason | "The Right Time of the Night" / "Baby Make It Soon" / "I'm The One Who Cares" | Epic S EPC 5948 | 1978 | |
| Mary Mason | "Little Bit Right, Little Bit Wrong" / " I'm The One Who Cares" | Epic S EPC 6078 | 1978 | |
| Mary Mason | "The Right Time Of The Night / Baby Make It Soon" / "I'm The One Who Cares" | Epic S EPC 6265 | 1978 |
| Act | Release | Catalogue | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Mason | Angel Of The Morning | Epic EPC 82496 | 1978 |
References
edit- ^ a b Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 354. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Music Week, December 25, 1976 - Page 3 Eurovision short list dozen are chosen
- ^ RPM Weekly, Volume 27 No. 11 June 11, 1977 - Page 16 RPM CROSS CANADA ADDITONS OSHAWA CKLB (Ed Lesso) Playlisted
- ^ Music Week, October 1, 1977 - AIRPLAY ACTION, Radio Victory PORTSMOUTH, HIT PICKS
- ^ Music Week, October 1, 1977 - Page 109 STAR BREAKERS
- ^ Official Charts - ANGEL OF THE MORNING/ANYWAY THAT YOU WANT ME by MARY MASON