At 18 years of age in 1967 or 1968, Wendy left blues band 'The Revolution' to join Adelaide psychedelic rock group 'James Taylor Move'. James Taylor Move were active from 1967 to 1968, and included the following line-up: Wendy Saddington (vocals), Kevin Peek (guitar), Trevor Spencer (drums), and Alan Tarney (bass). Virtually all members of James Taylor Move went on to bigger and better things - Peek, Tarney and Spencer all moved to the UK, where Tarney and Spencer became sought-after session players, writers and producers as well as forming their own successful band. Peek likewise became an in-demand session player in London and later linked up with renowned classical guitarist John Williams, and together they formed the enormously successful classical-rock fusion band Sky. Unfortunately, Wendy had left the band before any recordings were to be made.

"Up till now, I have not been a great fan of James Taylor Move. Last week I went along to Bertie's to catch their act, and brother how my opinion has changed! Along with my change of mind has been a change of line-up in the James Taylor Move. Gone is the cynical attitude of the group and their flashy type of music, and in its place is freshness and guts, with a real purpose behind every number. Wendy Saddington, replacing Bob Taylor as the lead singer… is a sight to be seen before believed. Her frail little, electric haired figure stands poised on stage, waiting for Trevor, Alan, Lance and John to tune their instruments. The pulsating beat begins, and Wendy's voice hits the air. It was at this stage that I started to get shivers down my back. Her voice is unbelievable… to compare it with any other would be a criminal act. It is Wendy's and that it that. The driving beat her voice is the combination of a close working group. I was never aware that Lance Dixon (formerly of Ram Jam) played organ, you can't help but notice it with the Taylor Move. He makes the organ sound like a symphony orchestra! Trevor and Alan have always combined well on drum and bass, they tear into every number, pushing it forward for all it's worth. John Pugh the lead guitarist/singer, adds the professional highlight to the sound. His gravelly voice complements Wendy's… giving soul numbers the sound they should have. His guitar work is only dominant when necessary. Overall the James Taylor Move are one of Australia's most professional and exciting groups. It's nice to know that they can only get better. Visually, Wendy is the focal point – her rhythmic movements, screwed up face, and black figure are almost mystic. The bracket finished, I overhead one patron say… "They make Max Merritt look like a virgin". This sums up the James Taylor Move."