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The Overlanders were a British music group active during the 1960s. Originally playing folk songs, the band found success hard to come by during the 'beat' era and so converted to a more mainstream sound. Their only major hit was a cover version of The Beatles' Michelle. It which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in January 1966, and featured arrangements from Tony Hatch. The band failed to follow up their success and came to an end soon after when singer Paul Arnold left to pursue a solo career. They thus remain as archetypal one-hit wonders. .

Steve Overland is one of Britain's most gifted musicians. From the day Chris Overland first heard his little brother sing, he knew that here was a natural voice that could make people sit up and take notice! An accomplished guitarist, songwriter and owner of a powerful, bluesy voice that can carry for miles! Both music press and fans alike are generous in their praise for this modest guy from Norfolk, on England's east coast. When Steve attacks one of his tunes with his unique, soulful voice, there is nothing that compares. First recognized in rock band FM, Steve and former...

Steve Overland is a British singer/musician who was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the bands Wildlife, FM, The Ladder, Shadowman, and his own group, Overland. Overland's nearly 30 year career began in his home county of East Anglia, where he and his brother Chris formed the band Wildlife in 1980. The group released the band's debut album, Burning, in 1980. The band moved labels to the Led Zeppelin owned Swan Song Records for their 1983 self-titled follow up album. The demise of Swan Song in 1983, meant that the Wildlife album was under promoted, with an American release for...