Neil Reid

Neil Reid (b.1959) is a former child singing star. He first came to mainstream success by winning Opportunity Knocks on 13 December 1971 singing Mother Of Mine.

Reid's recording of the song went to no.2 in the UK charts in January 1972. The single stayed in the same position for three weeks, kept off the top spot by The New Seekers' I'd like To Teach The World To Sing. Both singles were forced down one place when telegram Sam by T Rex went to no.1.

Reid performed the song twice on Top of the Pops during its placing at no.2, on 13 January and 27 January 1972.

Reid failed to release a successful follow-up to the single, with That's What i Want to Be failing to make even the Top 40.
 * TV Times feature in May 1973 (scans GraemeWood)