sentences:  They became quite well known nationally, assisted by frequent appearances on television and, until 1967, regular exposure on offshore pirate radio stations.In particular, their recording of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s "Nowhere Man" (1965) was, together with The Overlanders’ 1966 UK No.1 hit, "Michelle", and The Truth’s version of "Girl", among the best known covers of songs from the Beatles' album, "Rubber Soul" (1965).However, although "Nowhere Man" reached a high of No.5 in Radio London's non-sales based Fab 40 in March 1966  and the group's spirited version of Gordon Lightfoot's "Early Morning Rain" received a good deal of airplay in May 1966, the Settlers did not succeed in enjoying a Top 40 hit during the 1960s.