Also known as: Flying Machine, The
Origin: London, England
The Flying Machine was a London based outfit best known for their major 1969 hit single 'Smile A Little Smile For Me', which peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The group was conceived by a pair of songwriters and producers named Tony Macauley and Geoff Stevens as an avenue to have their material performed and recorded. Members included Steve Jones (lead guitar, vocals), Ian Coleman (bass), Paul Wilkinson (drums), Sam Kempe (vocals) and Tony Newman (vocals). All band personnel except Wilkinson had previously been members of Pinkerton's Assorted Colours. During the Flying Machine'…