Satellite Spies was a New Zealand band formed in 1984 by Deane Sutherland and Mark Loveys.[1] The group enjoyed some success with "Destiny in Motion" (1985) which charted at #14,[2] and in the 1985 New Zealand Music Awards were voted Most Promising Group, with Loveys awarded Most Promising Male Vocalist.[1][3] They supported Dire Straits during their 1986 tour of New Zealand.[4]

Since a split in 1987, rights to the name have been disputed[1] and at times there have been two bands calling themselves Satellite Spies. One of these, led by Deane Sutherland, had a 1994 hit with "It Must Be Love", which reached #9 in the New Zealand Top 40.[2]

Members

Graeme Scott was the drummer from 1991 to 1997, and from 2000 to 2001.[5] During the late 1970s, he was a member of Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes.[6]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Details Peak chart
positions
NZ[2]
1985 Destiny in Motion
  • Label: Reaction Records
  • Catalogue: REAL 025
 42
1987 Us Against the World
  • Recorded 1987
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: GTM Ltd
 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
NZ[2]
Original line-up
1985 "Destiny in Motion" 14 Destiny in Motion
"Wish I'd Asked That Girl To Dance" —
"Hold on to the Night" —
1986 "Machine" —
1987 "Living in a Minefield" 44 Us Against the World
Private Detective —
"Only Here for the Rock 'N' Roll" —
1988 "Gonna Have To Change" (with the Yandall Sisters) —
Sutherland line-up
1994 "It Must Be Love" — Non-album single
1999 "It Must Be Love" (remastered) 9 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mark Loveys Satellite Spies". Amplifier.co.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "SATELLITE SPIES IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Vodafone NZ Music Awards 1985". RIANZ. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Satellite Spies". Re-inventing Sheep. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Satellite Spies website former spies
  6. ↑ Discogs Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes – Havoc!
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