Boil the marmalade rapidly only once the sugar has dissolved and not before. Boiling it for too long spoils the colour and flavour. Yes, Rainbow has been covered by several artists over the years. Each interpretation brings a unique touch while staying true to the song’s core message of hope and resilience. 7. What other notable songs are associated with Marmalade?

If the jars have drips on them, wipe with a clean damp cloth, then label when the marmalade is completely cold. Later in 2012, Dean worked with Joe Tansin (Badfinger) and recorded a notable version of "Reflections of My Life." Dean Ford passed away aged 73 in 2018. Marmalade was a hard-working band and getting more and more exposure and winning the admiration of fellow artists such as Jimi Hendrix. The group persevered and their two bass players gave them a unique sound. Their next single "Can't Stop Now" (with Alan Whitehead as the group’s drummer) did well in the US, getting to number one on some Statecharts. However, chart success was not forthcoming, and they were all but ready to give up when in 1968, they recorded "Lovin' Things." The single sold well and gave the group their first UK hit.

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After Campbell, who co-wrote most of the group's original material with Ford, left the band in March 1971 for a solo career, and to study orchestration and composition at the Royal College of Music, [11] they began a series of line-up changes, including the loss of drummer Whitehead. [2]

Drummer Ray Duffy (who later played with Matthews Southern Comfort and Gallagher and Lyle and also on Campbell's later solo recordings), decided to leave in 1966 to return to Scotland to get married just after their first CBS release, "Its All Leading up to Saturday Night". The band then placed adverts in the New Musical Express and Melody Maker, and after various auditions, former postman Alan Whitehead ex member of London outfit the Loose Ends became their new drummer, debuting on their next single, "Can't Stop Now", which failed to sell despite the group's performing it on a TV play, The Fantasist, [4] written by Alun Owen, for the BBC Two Theatre 625 series. Smith departed in 1977 to join Nicholson in Blue and Garth Watt-Roy came in briefly for Marmalade's Only Light On My Horizon Now album, before leaving for the Q-Tips in 1978. He was replaced by guitarist Ian Withington, who appeared alongside Knight, Newman and new drummer Stu Williamson for the next album Doing It All For You (1979). In 2015, Jan Robinson (vocals, bass) and Chris North (drums, percussion) were brought in as the new rhythm section, in place of Steed and Sawyer. Halve all the fruit and squeeze out the juice. Pour the juice into a large jug on your scales and top up to 2 litres (2 kilograms) with cold water.

It’s important to skim the scum off the marmalade to avoid it turning cloudy, but do it towards the end of the cooking time as continual skimming can be wasteful. The Gaylords (named after the notorious post war Chicago Gaylords street gang) were originally formed by Pat Fairley and Billy Johnston in Baillieston, a suburb east of Glasgow, in 1961. Their initial line-up included Tommy Frew on drums and lead guitarist Pat McGovern, fronted by vocalist Wattie Rodgers. William Junior Campbell joined on his 14th birthday on 31 May 1961 replacing McGovern, and Rodgers was then himself replaced, initially by two new lead vocalists, Billy Reid and Tommy Scott, although Reid soon departed leaving Scott as the sole frontman. Bill Irving, from local Baillieston group the Cadillacs, then took over from Johnston on bass. As the years passed, new line-ups followed until Dean Ford was the only original member; by this time, Marmalade was more like Status Quo, but their popularity slipped as music tastes changed. Peter Walsh grabbed the opportunity and used Alan Whitehead and Graham Knight as the basis for a relaunched Vintage Marmalade. Sandy Newman (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Charlie Smith (guitar) made up the new format, and they had a surprise hit with "Falling Apart at the Seams" in 1977. This was the group's last chart success. Marmalade continued with different formations to entertain live audiences.

Rainbows have always been symbolic of healing, transformation, and new beginnings. In the song, the rainbow represents a glimmer of hope amidst a storm, reminding us that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. The lyrics explore the idea that even during our darkest moments, there is a silver lining waiting to be discovered. By embracing the beauty of the rainbow, we can find solace and strength to carry on. Bring the liquid to the boil, skimming off the scum and froth as you go (see Cherie’s tips). Boil for 30-40 minutes or until the setting point is reached. It should read 105oC on a sugar or jam thermometer. To test for a set, put a teaspoon of the marmalade on one of the cold plates from the freezer (see Cherie’s tips). Return it to the freezer for a couple of minutes to cool, then push it with your finger – if it wrinkles, it’s ready. If the marmalade hasn’t set, boil it for another 10 minutes or so, then test again. In 1975, Knight linked up with former drummer Alan Whitehead to form 'Vintage Marmalade' with Sandy Newman (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Charlie Smith (guitar). They were reunited with their old manager, Peter Walsh, to play all the hits on stage and had a full date sheet. [2]Marmalade's breakthrough came in 1968, when they covered the Beatles' song 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da' and took it to the top of the UK charts.

Some had hard peel – a cardinal sin that all marmalade makers know comes from insufficient boiling of the fruit before adding sugar. But most of the jars were plagued with another problem: too firm a set, so the marmalade was hard and grainy. the boys formed a band in the early sixties. Junior Campbell (instrumentalist, vocalist), Pat Fairley (bass guitar), Billy Johnson (bass), and Tommy Frew (drums) became the Gaylords and played at local clubs. Later, Bill Irving and Raymond Duffy replaced Billy Johnson and Tommy Frew, respectively, and the quintet’s format was complete when Thomas McAleese (Dean Ford) joined them as the singer. Dean Ford and the Gaylords became one of Scotland’s most popular groups but, like many others in the early 60s, had little chance to get a recording contract. The group regularly supported visiting acts and were regulars on BBC Radio Scotland, but real success failed them despite their undoubted popularity within Scotland. Eventually, they were signed by EMI-Columbia in 1964. Their debut single "Twenty Miles" sold well in Scotland but failed to chart nationally. The truth is that even you clever people who do make your own marmalade, or who source it from generous friends and family (that’s even cleverer), may be running a bit low. The first Seville oranges, the bitter orange that’s key to a good flavour, won’t be in the shops until December; so unless you’re a preserve paragon with the foresight to freeze some (I certainly don’t have space in my freezer) you’ll be buying it for the next few months. Although I have a jam thermometer, I like to be doubly sure of a set, so I do the wrinkle test too. I put 2 small plates into the freezer at the start so I can test for the setting point as soon as I need to.They released their first single as Marmalade, 'It's All Leading Up to Saturday Night', which failed to chart. However, they soon found success with their next single, 'I See the Rain', which was praised by Jimi Hendrix as the best cut of 1967. Rice, Jo (1982). The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits (1sted.). Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p.123. ISBN 0-85112-250-7. saw the current Marmalade line-up release their first new studio album since 1979. Entitled Penultimate and released in CD and vinyl formats, it featured six new compositions, together with re-recordings of many Marmalade songs. The album was launched on 4 October 2013 to coincide with the start of a 52-date UK tour.