The Seekers "Morningtown Ride" was released in the U.K., which reached "No. 2". The song had been recorded earlier as an Australian single from the 1964 album ""Hide and Seekers"" and appeared on the 1965 American debut, ""The New Seekers"". In February 1967, "Morningtown Ride" reached the "Top 50" in the U.S. In December 1966 they issued "Georgy Girl", which became their highest charting American hit when it reached "No. 2" on the "Billboard" Hot 100 and "No. 1" on the "Cashbox" "Top 100" in February 1967. It was the title song and theme for the British film of the same name
The Trap (1966 film) The Trap (1966 film) The Trap is an adventure/romance film released in 1966, written by David D. Osborn and directed by Sidney Hayers. Shot in the wilderness of the Canadian province of British Columbia, Oliver Reed and Rita Tushingham star in this unusual love story about a rough trapper and a mute orphan girl. The soundtrack was composed by Ron Goodwin and the main theme ("Main Titles to The Trap") is familiar as the title music used by the BBC for London Marathon coverage. The film had its World Premiere on 15 September 1966 at the Leicester Square Theatre in