Noah started originally playing local clubs around Trenton, Ontario in 1964-65 as Buzzy And The Belvederes. The band featured 'Buzzy' Vandersel’s (who was 14 at the time of the band's inception), his older cousins Peter and Marinus Vandertogt and finally, lead singer Paul Clapper. The band was re-christened Tyme And A Half by Nimbus 9 Productions' manager Al MacMillan during the recording of their first single "It's Been A Long Time". They would release the song and a second single in 1969.
The group then landed a deal with RCA-Victor through their Nimbus 9 producer Jack Richardson, and with a final name change to NOAH, released their debut in 1970. Paul Clapper, unhappy with the direction the band was taking under the leadership of Al McMillan, left and was replaced by Ron Neilson as they toured the debut album. However, Neilson also left and Noah carried on as a three piece.
Moving to ABC/Dunhill their 1972 album 'Peaceman's Farm' was produced by Randy Bachman. Bachman also wrote the song "Sussex" for the record and played guitar on several tracks as did keyboardist Jim Morgan. The song "World Band" would later be covered by US group GRIFFIN. The album not only recieved great reviews in RPM, Cashbox and Billboard magazines, but increased their profile as one of the featured acts in the Canadian music industry's summer Maple Music Junket.
Noah began extensive touring in the USA to promote the album in the Spring of 1972 and Bachman toured with them. One stint included a live broadcast on radio station WCMF in Rochester, New York. Al Manning joined the group at this time as well. A 3rd album left unreleased, and one single. After the frontman and singer Barry "Buzz" Vandersel died in fall 1975, the band split up.
Tracks
1. Peaceman's Farm - 6:15
2. They Come, They Go - 3:05
3. Sussex (Randy Bachman) - 3:27
4. April Roads - 3:37
5. Light Of A Different Day - 4:00
6. For Us All - 3:31
7. World Band - 3:44
8. Something's In My Way - 3:36
9. Take Me Back - 2:59
10.Never Too Late - 6:01
All songs by Barry Vandersel, Marinus Vandertogt, Peter Vandertogt except track #3
Noah
*Barry "Buzz" Vandersel - Vocals, Bass
*Marinus Vandertogt - Lead Guitar, Vocals
*Peter Vandertogt - Drums
With
*Randy Bachman - Vocals, Guitar (Tracks 1-3,6,8)
*Jim Morgan - Keyboards (Track 4)
