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- Genre: Soul
- Origin: London, England
- Years active: 1967–1971Allmusic: The Foundations
- Name taken from the fact that they practiced in a basement, aka the foundations of the building Allmusic: The Foundations
- Labels: [[Universal Music Group|MCA], Pye Records Allmusic: The Foundations
- Original lineup: Clem Curtis (lead vocals), Alan Warner (guitar), Pat Burke (flute, saxophone), Mike Elliott (tenor saxophone), Eric Allan Dale (trombone), Tony Gomez (keyboards), Peter Macbeth (bass) and Tim Harris (drums)Allmusic: The Foundations
- Band members from England, Trinidad and JamaicaAllmusic: The Foundations
- Sound influenced by American soul music, including Motown artistsAllmusic: The Foundations
- First received radio play on BBC Radio 1Allmusic: The Foundations
- Baby Now that I've Found You reached US Billboard Top 10Allmusic: The Foundations
- Build Me Up Buttercup reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1969Allmusic: The Foundations
- Build Me Up Buttercup was featured prominently in 1998 in the movie and soundtrack to There's Something About MaryYouTube Video: Build Me Up Buttercup Something About Mary (Time: 2:58)
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The Foundations were an England-based soul band that was popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They had two Billboard hits, Baby Now that I've Found You and Build Me Up Buttercup.Allmusic: The Foundations
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"The group remains fondly remembered, if not often written about, in England, and it achieved some fresh international recognition in 1998 when "Build Me Up Buttercup" appeared prominently in the hit movie There's Something About Mary." — Allmusic.comAllmusic: The Foundations-
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The Foundations Questions
Job opportunities in the foundation. i am a nigerian, a social scientist,writer and HR specialist. I will like to get a Job in the foundatn. 1 AnswerThere are many opportunities for jobs at foundations. If you have the right credentials, experience, and attitude I'm sure you will get a job at a foundation. I... read more
How do you select your correct color of foundation? 4 AnswersYou are supposed to apply it to the back of your hand close to your wrist. I usually go with something that blends well or maybe just a little darker than my ac... read more
For those whove read the books only: Does reading Prelude to Foundation first spoil anything in Foundation & Earth? 2 AnswersI haven't read that series in a LONG time, so, take that as you will. I think you HAVE to start with Foundation. It is just such a great book. And if you have ... read more
I need a good foundation that blends into my skin, can anyone help? 3 AnswersBare Minerals is supposed to look natural and blend in nicely. It seems to work and it helps make your actual skin look nicer when not wearing it. read more




