Satellite Spies was a New Zealand band formed in 1984 by Deane Sutherland and Mark Loveys. The group enjoyed some success with "Destiny in Motion" (1985) which charted at #14, and in the 1985 New Zealand Music Awards were voted Most Promising Group, with Loveys awarded Most Promising Male Vocalist. They supported Dire Straits during their 1986 tour of New Zealand.
Since a split in 1987, rights to the name have been disputed 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.
Members Graeme Scott was the drummer from 1991 to 1997, and from 2000 to 2001.Satellite Spies website former spies During the late 1970s, he was a member of Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes.Discogs Gary Havoc & The Hurricanes – Havoc!
Discography
Albums
Year Title Details Peak chartpositions NZ 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 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
External links
Satellite Spies – Mark Loveys website Satellite Spies – Deane Sutherland website Satellite Spies 1980s music videos