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Saga

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There are multiple artists named "Saga". 1. Saga is a Canadian rock band from Oakville, Ontario. Bassist and keyboardist Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist and keyboardist Michael Sadler are the principal songwriters. Saga has undergone numerous line-up changes over the years. Ian Crichton and Jim Crichton were the only original members to appear on every album. Sadler appeared on all releases except the 2009 album "The Human Condition". Keyboardist Jim Gilmour joined the band in 1979, making his debut on "Silent Knight". Drummer Steve Negus performed with Saga until 1986. From the late 1980s through the late 2000s, the band was frequently supported by session musicians and live performers. Saga has received gold and platinum certifications internationally and has sold more than eight million albums. Originally known as Pockets, Saga formed in 1977 from the remaining members of the Canadian rock band Fludd. In 1978, they released their self-titled debut album "Saga", which achieved moderate success in Canada and later sold over 30,000 copies in Germany as an import. Their second album, "Images at Twilight" (1979), produced their first charting single in Canada with "It's Time", which reached No. 84 on the Canadian charts. Songs such as "See Them Smile" and "Slow Motion" received radio airplay in other markets. The band released "Silent Knight" in 1980, which included the singles "Don't Be Late" and "Careful Where You Step" and further increased their international profile. In 1981, Saga released "Worlds Apart". Its lead single "On the Loose" reached No. 22 in Canada in 1982 and later peaked at No. 26 on the US Billboard chart in 1983, marking the band's commercial breakthrough in the United States.

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