(c’93-’95) Dave Crofts (vocals), Tim Hawes (guitar), Kevin Arthur (drums), Dave Roberts (bass) and Jon McDonald (guitar).

Cover of “Happiness” by Elephant Talk. Picture courtesy of Sid Stovold

This 5-piece recorded most of their 8-track demo cassette “Happiness” at South Hill Park, Bracknell with production by Pip Willia. It was released in late ’93. In ’95 Elephant Talk’s “Stop” appeared on Farnborough Groove Strikes Back Vol.5.

In ’95 Elephant Talk’s “Stop” appeared on Farnborough Groove Strikes Back Vol.5. Picture courtesy of Pete Cole

Hawes and Arthur had both been in Fra Angelico / FRA in the mid to late ’80s. Hawes is now a songwriter, record producer and music publisher with more than ten million record sales, and five number one singles having worked with Spice Girls, Five, Hear’Say, and Sugababes, amongst many others. He has also received of the Ivor Novello award for songwriting. Hawes is currently the CEO of Zebra1 and has been collaborating on the Skylephant project.

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Side 1 of “Happiness” by Elephant Talk. Picture courtesy of Sid Stovold
Side 2 of “Happiness” by Elephant Talk. Picture courtesy of Sid Stovold