![]() Storm in a Teacup was the name of The Fortunes album, also released in 1972 on the Capitol record label. Scottish journalist Alastair McKay describes the song as "an extraordinary thing, a swirl of pop soul". In his autobiography, John Lydon stated that he loves "Storm in a Teacup" by The Fortunes, actor and singer Bradley Walsh told NME it was the first song he remembers hearing and buying, and actor John Challis stated that it was one of his favourite songs. The song is often played on BBC Radio, most recently on the programme The Great British Songbook. ![]() It was the 84th best selling single in the UK in 1972. 11 on the Adelaide, Australia 5AD Official Top 40 on. De Paul revealed to OK! magazine in a 1996 interview that it sold three million copies. It also spent two weeks in the Dutch Tipparade. 65 on the Australian Kent Music Report in 1972. 9 on the Irish Singles Chart (IRMA), No.15 on the New Zealand singles chart and No. One day she walked in with 'Storm' and Roger was knocked out." Indeed, Roger Cook was so knocked out that he recommended that The Fortunes record the song and, upon release, it reached No. She kept popping into Cook's and Greenaway's office loaded with songs. Rod Allen (The Fortunes bassist and vocalist) later spoke about De Paul and recalled "She was great. ![]() The recording was arranged by Lew Warburton and produced by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway. " Storm in a Teacup" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (who is credited as Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker, that was recorded by the British group The Fortunes. 1972 single by The Fortunes "Storm in a Teacup" ![]()
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