i think your being abit harsh there, the coral did some great tracks that drew unashamedly from the 60's, and why not update the sound?
Well i do like The Coral but i felt that Dreaming of You was a bit blatant and crossed the line of 'drawing' on a sound and ripping off a melody..
Here is The Action with their version of The Harlem Shuffle - the mod's mod band - produced by George Martin but never had a big hit - they still have a big following and the like's of Weller hold them in high esteem
Well i do like The Coral but i felt that Dreaming of You was a bit blatant and crossed the line of 'drawing' on a sound and ripping off a melody..
Here is The Action with their version of The Harlem Shuffle - the mod's mod band - produced by George Martin but never had a big hit - they still have a big following and the like's of Weller hold them in high esteem
'living above your head' was superb, why wasnt that huge?
thanks for posting the vogues, i remember it now! was it used for tv or film score?
I love the Walker Brothers' version of LAYH, a real lost hit...
The Vogues' "5 O'Clock World" was used as the theme to "The Drew Carey Show" in the US for a few seasons in the 90's. Julian Cope did a cover version on his album "My Nation Underground" (1988) that was released as a single but didn't chart, which cunningly incorporated a chorus from Petula Clark's "I Know A Place", written by Tony Hatch. Interestingly, the original B-side of the Vogues' single was "Call Me", written by... Tony Hatch!
I love the Walker Brothers' version of LAYH, a real lost hit...
The Vogues' "5 O'Clock World" was used as the theme to "The Drew Carey Show" in the US for a few seasons in the 90's. Julian Cope did a cover version on his album "My Nation Underground" (1988) that was released as a single but didn't chart, which cunningly incorporated a chorus from Petula Clark's "I Know A Place", written by Tony Hatch. Interestingly, the original B-side of the Vogues' single was "Call Me", written by... Tony Hatch!
Glad you've mentioned Petula, here's her French language cover of a Lee Dorsey song:-
Here is The Action with their version of The Harlem Shuffle - the mod's mod band - produced by George Martin but never had a big hit - they still have a big following and the like's of Weller hold them in high esteem
The Action were fantastic. Hard to believe that 'I'll Keep On Holding On' and 'Shadows & Reflections' completely flopped. Reg King was one of the best blue-eyed soul singers the UK ever produced.
Ronnie Wood's old band The Birds also deserved better. Their version of 'Leaving Here' is fantastic, even if the guitar is slightly out of tune and the drummer sounds like he's bashing ice-cream tubs.:)
The Action were fantastic. Hard to believe that 'I'll Keep On Holding On' and 'Shadows & Reflections' completely flopped. Reg King was one of the best blue-eyed soul singers the UK ever produced.
Ronnie Wood's old band The Birds also deserved better. Their version of 'Leaving Here' is fantastic, even if the guitar is slightly out of tune and the drummer sounds like he's bashing ice-cream tubs.:)
Yeah, love the Birds and they didn't care about being a bit off here and there, they just played it louder!
By way of a link and IMO one of the best R&B bands of the time, here's Ronnie's brother Art - with the Artwoods
Incense and Peppermints by Strawberry Alarm Clock
Along with Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” this is probably the definitive 1967 American Psychedelic pop song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_S-YaRLa8
Promise Me You’ll Cry by the She Trinity
The all-girl British beat group She Trinity recorded a fine cover of the previous song called "He Fought the Law", which I was also going to feature. When trying to find it on Youtube I discovered this other excellent track by them, so I’ve chosen that instead. http://youtube.com/watch?v=rsxyxcShowM&feature=related
Trivia corner
The bass player with the aforementioned She Trinity was a certain Miss Pauline Moran. In the 1990’s the very same Pauline Moran was an actress playing the part of Miss Lemon in the ITV series Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
The younger Pauline Moran with other members of the She Trinity. She is the dark-haired one in the very short skirt, looking anything but prim and proper! http://www.marmalade-skies.co.uk/IMG.jpg
I love the Walker Brothers' version of LAYH, a real lost hit...
The Vogues' "5 O'Clock World" was used as the theme to "The Drew Carey Show" in the US for a few seasons in the 90's. Julian Cope did a cover version on his album "My Nation Underground" (1988) that was released as a single but didn't chart, which cunningly incorporated a chorus from Petula Clark's "I Know A Place", written by Tony Hatch. Interestingly, the original B-side of the Vogues' single was "Call Me", written by... Tony Hatch!
thanks for that
i like pet clarke, several of her tracks never charted, 'colour my world' for eg.
oh i dont half get some stick off the guys in the pub (doing pop music quiz) when i admitt to liking that one! lol, indeed its a great sad song.
Thanks for your understanding Mushymanrob. I didn't feel like admitting this last week. It's just that I got to know the song very soon after becoming distraught about someone dear to me receiving some unfair and devastating news, and upon hearing this song bursting into tears! It is therefore a clever and well-written emotional song to have this effect on me.
Apologies for the couple of tunes I included that have already been mentioned (I'm working my way through and missed them!)
This is a 60s treasure I bet not many have heard! It's the band Dutch master guitarist Jan Akkerman was in, before Focus were formed - Russian Spy And I by The Hunters.
Thanks for your understanding Mushymanrob. I didn't feel like admitting this last week. It's just that I got to know the song very soon after becoming distraught about someone dear to me receiving some unfair and devastating news, and upon hearing this song bursting into tears! It is therefore a clever and well-written emotional song to have this effect on me.
i can understand that... and thats the beauty of music, it can often relate to you personally from a scource you never expected. its a totally 'uncool' track, but has a resounding sentiment that can effect anyone.
This is a 60s treasure I bet not many have heard! It's the band Dutch master guitarist Jan Akkerman was in, before Focus were formed - Russian Spy And I by The Hunters.
Holland had a great music scene in the 60s. Here are a couple of my faves....
Good track. Shocking Blue were a great band. Venus was a fantastic record, but as it was from 1970 and also a massive hit it fails to qualify for this thread on two counts (unfortunately) ... and the less said about that travesty of a 1980's cover version by Banarama with the assistance of Stock, Aitken and bloody Waterman the better!
Spooky by Classics IV
I also like the Dusty Springfield cover, and would say that the fairly recent version by the Puppini Sisters (which they perform in the last but one episode of Jonathan Creek) is nothing short of magnificent! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUf4F9VXo_s
Hit Record by Brooke Benton
The song’s lyrics are an instructions manual on how to make a hit record. The irony is this was never a hit record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4NhLMgDG8
Where or When by Dion and the Belmonts
From January 1960, so only just qualifying. Very, very cheesy, but I absolutely love this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c64s6m10XOg
[/Quote Hit Record by Brooke Benton
The song’s lyrics are an instructions manual on how to make a hit record. The irony is this was never a hit record. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4NhLMgDG8/Quote]
A minor hit here but butchered. In the USA it was over side one and two but here they only released side one and cut the last 20 seconds which instructed the listener to turn over.
Basically unless you knew what Payola was/is then it made no sense whatsoever.
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I agree. I never get tired of watching it and the theme is wonderful.
There's an advert/jingle currently using the theme on TV that gives my heart a jolt every time I hear it.
FILM...
sory im a bugger for using terms i grew up with and not americanising our language! lol
some great choices guys!
Another great early Neil Diamond song is 'Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon'. Here's a 1967 vintage clip of Neil singing it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc_ZNWBx7-M&feature=related
lol you beat me too it! i was holding back on that utter gem!
what a lovely sentiment in that song..........
Don't you mean "some great choices, chaps"?
pmsl.... ill give you that old bean! what what? lol.
Well i do like The Coral but i felt that Dreaming of You was a bit blatant and crossed the line of 'drawing' on a sound and ripping off a melody..
Here is The Action with their version of The Harlem Shuffle - the mod's mod band - produced by George Martin but never had a big hit - they still have a big following and the like's of Weller hold them in high esteem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye8Fq0ACugs&feature=related
Don't forget George Martin produced records where he was the named artist.
George Martin Orchestra - Another Girl (Columbia 1965)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8jvxr4MFKM&feature=related
and
George Martin - Theme One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EVpvrDeVg8
Here is an instrumental version of two well known songs by Helmut Zacharias (violin)
Helmut Zacharias - Baby Love / Respect
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJc8uhlzL_g
The Vogues' "5 O'Clock World" was used as the theme to "The Drew Carey Show" in the US for a few seasons in the 90's. Julian Cope did a cover version on his album "My Nation Underground" (1988) that was released as a single but didn't chart, which cunningly incorporated a chorus from Petula Clark's "I Know A Place", written by Tony Hatch. Interestingly, the original B-side of the Vogues' single was "Call Me", written by... Tony Hatch!
Glad you've mentioned Petula, here's her French language cover of a Lee Dorsey song:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KCGotAJ1Yo&feature=related
The Action were fantastic. Hard to believe that 'I'll Keep On Holding On' and 'Shadows & Reflections' completely flopped. Reg King was one of the best blue-eyed soul singers the UK ever produced.
Ronnie Wood's old band The Birds also deserved better. Their version of 'Leaving Here' is fantastic, even if the guitar is slightly out of tune and the drummer sounds like he's bashing ice-cream tubs.:)
Yeah, love the Birds and they didn't care about being a bit off here and there, they just played it louder!
By way of a link and IMO one of the best R&B bands of the time, here's Ronnie's brother Art - with the Artwoods
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSVfoJ-Frsk&a=5cjjqkZJaeI&playnext_from=ML
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fyt3RC5Ap6I
I love just about everything by Kaleidoscope (the British band).
They morphed into 'Fairfield Parlour' and were just as blimmin' good!
Fairfield Parlour - Bordeaux Rose:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2AGNG3zg-s
That second one is 'cheating' a bit as the release date is 1970.
Along with Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” this is probably the definitive 1967 American Psychedelic pop song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3_S-YaRLa8
I Love You by the Volumes
Splendid Doo-Wop song from 1962.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6lTzTinWgM
Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers
Another fine American artist completely overlooked in the UK.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iaR3WO71j4
I Fought the Law by the Bobby Fuller Four
The Clash version is good, but not a patch on this as far as I’m concerned.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0sI6eFarFE&feature=related
Promise Me You’ll Cry by the She Trinity
The all-girl British beat group She Trinity recorded a fine cover of the previous song called "He Fought the Law", which I was also going to feature. When trying to find it on Youtube I discovered this other excellent track by them, so I’ve chosen that instead.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rsxyxcShowM&feature=related
Trivia corner
The bass player with the aforementioned She Trinity was a certain Miss Pauline Moran. In the 1990’s the very same Pauline Moran was an actress playing the part of Miss Lemon in the ITV series Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
Compare these two photos of the lady.
The older Pauline Moran as the prim and proper, middle-aged Miss Lemon with other members of the Poirot cast.
http://fedcba.ning.com/forum/topics/one-of-our-tutorshercule
The younger Pauline Moran with other members of the She Trinity. She is the dark-haired one in the very short skirt, looking anything but prim and proper!
http://www.marmalade-skies.co.uk/IMG.jpg
thanks for that
i like pet clarke, several of her tracks never charted, 'colour my world' for eg.
from 69... consortium 'all the love in the world'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iGj-qFO6zs
from 68 ... timebox and their version of 'beggin' ...remains the best version imho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54On0uLtdJc
also from 68, moody blues 'ride my sea saw'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoOsXsNYGLY
and finally, jeff lynnes first group, the idle race - 'the skeleton and the roundabout'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe65IdPCy1w
Thanks for your understanding Mushymanrob. I didn't feel like admitting this last week. It's just that I got to know the song very soon after becoming distraught about someone dear to me receiving some unfair and devastating news, and upon hearing this song bursting into tears! It is therefore a clever and well-written emotional song to have this effect on me.
Apologies for the couple of tunes I included that have already been mentioned (I'm working my way through and missed them!)
This is a 60s treasure I bet not many have heard! It's the band Dutch master guitarist Jan Akkerman was in, before Focus were formed - Russian Spy And I by The Hunters.
i can understand that... and thats the beauty of music, it can often relate to you personally from a scource you never expected. its a totally 'uncool' track, but has a resounding sentiment that can effect anyone.
didnt know whether or not it would work, with all the modern emphisis on here i dint know how many 'oldies' frequented this site.
glad you like it pity we cant pin it as there are some absolute classic tracks here that could be relevant for newbies long into the future.
Michael Row The Boat Ashore
Have I The Right - The Appleyards
World Without Love - Peter and Jonathan
Big, Bad, John.
Holland had a great music scene in the 60s. Here are a couple of my faves....
Shocking Blue - Send Me A Postcard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upO7h5FsIYI
The Motions - For Another Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QLh-WDgcrw
Q65 - Cry In The Night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfjEg4atdps
The Outsiders - You Mistreat Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SooIzI2N88
Good track. Shocking Blue were a great band. Venus was a fantastic record, but as it was from 1970 and also a massive hit it fails to qualify for this thread on two counts (unfortunately) ... and the less said about that travesty of a 1980's cover version by Banarama with the assistance of Stock, Aitken and bloody Waterman the better!
An eclectic mix from me today:-
Little Red Rooster by Sam Cooke
Very different to the Stones version, but just as awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfbX-RqCxeM&feature=related
Pushing Too Hard by the Seeds
Classic American Garage/Psych single from 1966.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x0c28J20eU&feature=related
Spooky by Classics IV
I also like the Dusty Springfield cover, and would say that the fairly recent version by the Puppini Sisters (which they perform in the last but one episode of Jonathan Creek) is nothing short of magnificent!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUf4F9VXo_s
Hit Record by Brooke Benton
The song’s lyrics are an instructions manual on how to make a hit record. The irony is this was never a hit record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4NhLMgDG8
Laisser Tomber Les Filles by France Gall
You can’t beat a good bit of French Ye-Ye music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMhO0Kfl5Ck
Kicks by Paul Revere and the Raiders
Yet another in the long line of good American sixties acts who were completely ignored in the UK.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZ__uHGwbc&feature=related
Where or When by Dion and the Belmonts
From January 1960, so only just qualifying. Very, very cheesy, but I absolutely love this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c64s6m10XOg
The song’s lyrics are an instructions manual on how to make a hit record. The irony is this was never a hit record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4NhLMgDG8/Quote]
Talking of which
The Old Payola Blues - Stan Freberg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0WDr0fJV2I
A minor hit here but butchered. In the USA it was over side one and two but here they only released side one and cut the last 20 seconds which instructed the listener to turn over.
Basically unless you knew what Payola was/is then it made no sense whatsoever.