The Fortunes

The Fortunes
The Fortunes (Dutch TV, 1966)
The Fortunes (Dutch TV, 1966)
Background information
OriginBirmingham, England
Genres
Years active1961–present
LabelsDecca, United Artists, US World Pacific, Capitol, Target UK
MembersMichael Smitham
Chris Hutchison
Eddie Mooney
Glenn Taylor
Past membersChris Capaldi
Gary Fletcher
Tony Britnell
Rod Allen
Barry Pritchard
Andy Brown
Glen Dale
David Carr
Shel Macrae
George McAllister
John Trickett
John Davey
Ricky Persell
Paul Keatley
Paul Hooper
Bob Jackson
Geoff Turton
Websitewww.thefortunes.co.uk

The Fortunes are an English harmony beat group. Formed in Birmingham, the Fortunes first came to prominence and international acclaim in 1965, when "You've Got Your Troubles" broke into the US, Canadian, and UK Top 10s. Afterwards, they had a succession of hits including "Here It Comes Again" and "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again"; continuing into the 1970s with more globally successful releases such as "Storm in a Teacup" and "Freedom Come, Freedom Go".

In 1966, their manager, Reginald Calvert, was shot dead in a dispute over pirate radio stations.[1]

  1. ^ Hirst, Andrew (8 October 2014). "Amazing story of pop band and pirate radio station manager Reg Calvert who was shot dead in 1966". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 21 February 2021.