In November 1968 Marmalade released a spirited cover of Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, a track from the Beatles’ recently released White Album. “That’s kind of what it’s all about”, says Sandy Newman, who’s a youthful 72. Sandy Newman (Image: Nick Elliott)“The songwriting in these days was powerful music. Remember when ... Marmalade, the first Scots group to top the charts“Marmalade were revered", Newman adds, "and the early band’s actual harmony structure was superb. Sandy Newman, a lifelong veteran of the music scene – Knightswood folk club, Candy Floss, the Chris McClure Section, Marmalade - has learned to be philosophical about it all.

Source: The Herald October 12, 2023 17:31 UTC