Группа Idle Race сформировалась в 1966-м году в Birmingham (UK).

Jeff LYNNE • guitar, vocals (AB): The Move / Electric Light Orchestra
Greg MASTERS • bass (ABC): Mike Sheridan and The Nightriders
Dave PRITCHARD • guitar (ABC): Mike Sheridan and The Nightriders
Roger SPENCER • drums (ABC): Mike Sheridan and The Nightriders
Mike HOPKINS • lead guitar (C)
Dave WALKER • vocals (C): Savoy Brown / Fleetwood Mac

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The Imposters Of Life's Magazine / Sitting In My Tree (Liberty) 1967
The Skeleton And The Roundabout / Knocking Nails Into My House (Liberty) 1968
The End Of The Road / Morning Sunshine (Liberty) 1968
I Like My Toys / Birthday (Liberty) 1968
Days Of Broken Arrows / Worn Red Carpet (Liberty) 1969
Come With Me / Reminds Me Of You (Liberty) 1969
Dancing Flower / Bitter Green (Regal Zonophone) 1971

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1. (A) THE BIRTHDAY PARTY (Liberty) 1968
2. (B) IDLE RACE (Liberty) 1969
3. (C) TIME IS (Regal Zonophone) 1971