The Poppy Family, appearing during their peak of popularity. This was at the Ontario Place Forum, July 26, 1972. Pictured are guitarist Craig McCaw, vocalist Susan Jacks, guitarist/vocalist Terry Jacks , and tabla player Satwant Singh, seated far right. Their biggest hit, “Which Way You Goin’ Billy,” was a #1 song in Canada, and #1 Cashbox/#2 Billboard in the US. While they continued with further hits, especially in Canada, their follow-up (“That’s Where I Went Wrong”) was the only further US hit.
The group itself broke up following Susan’s solo work in 1973, and the following year, Terry scored an international #1 song, “Seasons In The Sun.” Susan passed away in 2022.
The Poppy Family, appearing during their peak of popularity. This was at the Ontario Place Forum, July 26, 1972. Pictured are guitarist Craig McCaw, vocalist Susan Jacks, guitarist/vocalist Terry Jacks , and tabla player Satwant Singh, seated far right. Their biggest hit, “Which Way You Goin’ Billy,” was a #1 song in Canada, and #1 Cashbox/#2 Billboard in the US. While they continued with further hits, especially in Canada, their follow-up (“That’s Where I Went Wrong”) was the only further US hit.
The group itself broke up following Susan’s solo work in 1973, and the following year, Terry scored an international #1 song, “Seasons In The Sun.” Susan passed away in 2022.