Three versions of the same song, but don't let that put you off, each version is significantly different from the other two.
The featured song is Bésame Mucho, a Mexican song written in 1940 that proved popular north of the border, acquired some English lyrics, and has since been covered on several occasions.
The Coasters - Bésame Mucho (1960)
The Coasters are one of my all time favourite doo-wop groups, but their version of Bésame Mucho just doesn't quite work for me. The track does have, however, what I consider to be a major redeeming feature, which is a fabulous saxophone solo by the magnificent King Curtis.
The Beatles - Bésame Mucho (1962) "Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr. Epstein" is a famous quote by Dick Rowe of Decca records after he rejected the Beatles following their one hour audition on 1st January 1962. The Beatles performed 15 songs for that audition, the penultimate one being Bésame Mucho. I can't say for certain, but I believe the track on this Youtube clip may be the actual Decca audition version.
The Hi-Los - Bésame Mucho (1962)
The Hi-Los were a vocal harmony group formed in the early fifties, who have been cited as a major influence by the Beach Boys, the Mamas & the Papas and Manhattan Transfer. The song suits their vocal style perfectly.
I've always liked that one. I remember years ago seeing a 'mix tape' feature in Mojo called 'Dozy Takes A Trip'. It comprised of psych-lite numbers by usually straight pop acts:
I've always liked that one. I remember years ago seeing a 'mix tape' feature in Mojo called 'Dozy Takes A Trip'. It comprised of psych-lite numbers by usually straight pop acts:
Nina Simone recorded a good version of the previous song, but here she is with a tremendous version of a song that would be a hit for Elkie Brooks twelve years later:-
Dave Berry is famous for three UK Top Ten singles, each of which peaked at Number Five. They were, of course, The Crying Game (1964) which I absolutely love, Little Things (1965) which I like a great deal and Mama (1966) which I'm not too keen on.
Below are some other fine Dave Berry tracks that are not quite as well known.
Dave Berry - Memphis Tennessee (1963)
Decent cover of (what was at the time) an obscure Chuck Berry track. This was Dave's debut single and was a minor hit for him. The chances of this single becoming a major hit were effectively ruined when it was decided to re-release Chuck's 1959 original at the same time, as that soon proved to be Great British record buying public's preferred version. With Dave's cover languishing lower down in the chart, the re-released original version became Chuck Berry's first ever UK Top Ten single.
Don't Gimme No Lip Child (1964)
A good up tempo track that was the the B-side of and is in stark contract to The Crying Game.
Dave Berry - This Strange Effect (1965)
Despite this being a superb song (it was written by Ray Davies of the Kinks so how could it be otherwise?) and despite Dave Berry doing a grand job performing it, This Strange Effect had this strange effect on the record buyers of the day, who completely ignored an excellent single.
Now I know how Beverley Knight and Amelia Lily have made it more of a rock song than Erma Franklin!
I've long felt that Erma Franklin recorded the best version of that song, but having just heard the Janis Joplin version for the first time in a very many years now I'm not so sure.
Dave Berry - This Strange Effect (1965)
Despite this being a superb song (it was written by Ray Davies of the Kinks so how could it be otherwise?) and despite Dave Berry doing a grand job performing it, This Strange Effect had this strange effect on the record buyers of the day, who completely ignored an excellent single.
I haven't heard that one before. What a fantastic track!
Duncan Browne - Journey www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSCPL0cWcio
You won't believe how long it took me to find that. I couldn't remember who it was by and only remembered a snippet of the lyrics.
And while you're at it, take time to listen to this 1969 Nick Drake album, which was on the same page at the time that I looked. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbXAfiwFWRQ
Duncan Browne - Journey www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSCPL0cWcio
You won't believe how long it took me to find that. I couldn't remember who it was by and only remembered a snippet of the lyrics.
While I admire your efforts to eventually locate this track with so little initial information, I believe that you've posted to the wrong thread because this appears to be a seventies track, so you should have posted instead to this thread ... or did he actually record it in the sixties and not release it until a few years later?
While I admire your efforts to eventually locate this track with so little initial information, I believe that you've posted to the wrong thread because this appears to be a seventies track, so you should have posted instead to this thread ... or did he actually record it in the sixties and not release it until a few years later?
In fact most of what the Monkees recorded is a thoroughly enjoyable listen, so much so that I have no problem whatsoever overlooking the fact that they were a manufactured band.
While I admire your efforts to eventually locate this track with so little initial information, I believe that you've posted to the wrong thread because this appears to be a seventies track, so you should have posted instead to this thread ... or did he actually record it in the sixties and not release it until a few years later?
I apologise. I'm amazed to find it was released so late. I remember it being repeated endlessly on Radio Caroline and didn't think it could possibly have been a 1970s song.
I apologise. I'm amazed to find it was released so late. I remember it being repeated endlessly on Radio Caroline and didn't think it could possibly have been a 1970s song.
While most of the pirate ships complied with the 1967 Marine Offences Act and stopped broadcasting that year I believe that Radio Caroline decided to continue broadcasting from off the Dutch coast rather than the British coast, and somehow managed to do so well into the seventies. This is how you heard a seventies song on Radio Caroline.
Of course, if you remember hearing a song on pirate radio, you're going to immediately think sixties, it's an easy mistake to make.
While most of the pirate ships complied with the 1967 Marine Offences Act and stopped broadcasting that year I believe that Radio Caroline decided to continue broadcasting from off the Dutch coast rather than the British coast, and somehow managed to do so well into the seventies. This is how you heard a seventies song on Radio Caroline.
Of course, if you remember hearing a song on pirate radio, you're going to immediately think sixties, it's an easy mistake to make.
Caroline, North and South were both silenced in March 1968 when both ships were towed back to Holland for non payment of dues.
The ship you may be in reference to would be RNI (Radio Northsea International) from the ship MEBO2 which changed it's named for a short time to Caroline and spouted anti governmental programming, hence the jamming of the AM frequency.
Ho Hum, happy days there is loads more o tell but that is for another time another thread.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p4oP6a4EOE
Fever Tree - Hey Mister (1968)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3YYugzAFcw
Fever Tree - Love Makes The Sun Rise (1969)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUJn1FUmdYc
Fever Tree - San Francisco Girls (1968)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr3EVsdY6Yg
One of the earliest electronic pop songs in the world, by Delia Derbyshire (music) and Anthony Newley (words) - Moogies Bloogies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGP9UPHsl5I
The featured song is Bésame Mucho, a Mexican song written in 1940 that proved popular north of the border, acquired some English lyrics, and has since been covered on several occasions.
The Coasters - Bésame Mucho (1960)
The Coasters are one of my all time favourite doo-wop groups, but their version of Bésame Mucho just doesn't quite work for me. The track does have, however, what I consider to be a major redeeming feature, which is a fabulous saxophone solo by the magnificent King Curtis.
The Beatles - Bésame Mucho (1962)
"Guitar groups are on the way out, Mr. Epstein" is a famous quote by Dick Rowe of Decca records after he rejected the Beatles following their one hour audition on 1st January 1962. The Beatles performed 15 songs for that audition, the penultimate one being Bésame Mucho. I can't say for certain, but I believe the track on this Youtube clip may be the actual Decca audition version.
The Hi-Los - Bésame Mucho (1962)
The Hi-Los were a vocal harmony group formed in the early fifties, who have been cited as a major influence by the Beach Boys, the Mamas & the Papas and Manhattan Transfer. The song suits their vocal style perfectly.
Round Robin - Kick That Little Foot Sally Ann .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtDy0n_ni5Y
Judy Henske - Let The Good Times Roll
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSZ8JisvfUQ
The Sweet Three - That's The Way It Is ( When A Girls In Love )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeH0nmhkBto
The Flares - Foot Stompin' (1961)
Danceable doo-wop.
Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (1962)
Excellent rendition of a lesser known Burt Bacharach song.
The Five Du-Tones - Shake a Tail Feather (1963)
Original version of the song famously performed by the great Ray Charles in the 1980 cult film, The Blues Brothers.
The Temptations - Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) (1964)
I thought I knew my Motown, but this is a new one on me. Good track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV5_LQArLa0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k66BkZ7lDoU
The Hollies go psychedelic - Maker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEj0MBhC_7g
A cover of a Hollies track
What You Gonna Do About It - Ellie Pop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YWoJHIy200
Del Shannon - Break Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF67YQI-_Nk
Five more excellent singles by my all time favourite Motown act which failed to chart in the UK.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - Bad Girl (1959)
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - I'll Try Something New (1962)
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - Come On Do The Jerk (1964)
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - My Girl Has Gone (1965)
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles - The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage (1967)
What's It Gonna Be? - Dusty Springfield
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCrebS7l-Fw
Open The Door To Your Heart - Darrell Banks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlPIAxDAA0
Long After Tonight Is All Over - Jimmy Radcliffe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe9cxcTPWPk
A Little More Love - Kim Weston
I Wish I'd Never Loved You - Dusty Springfield
Suddenly Winter - The Tremeloes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnA4lg0FsP8
I've always liked that one. I remember years ago seeing a 'mix tape' feature in Mojo called 'Dozy Takes A Trip'. It comprised of psych-lite numbers by usually straight pop acts:
Dave Dee,Dozy,Beaky,Mick And Tich - The Sun Goes Down (1967)
Cilla Black - Abyssinian Secret (1968)
The Troggs - Purple Shades (1968)
Dave Clark 5 - Maze Of Love (1968)
that was the b side of zabadack, or xanadou... (mrs thurday was the other...lol)
Gene Pitney - Somewhere In The Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuFSHKpnJBI
Sam Cooke - Trouble In Mind (1961)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8wHZiZZzf8
Nina Simone recorded a good version of the previous song, but here she is with a tremendous version of a song that would be a hit for Elkie Brooks twelve years later:-
Nina Simone - Lilac Wine (1966)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT38CIgRse4
Now I know how Beverley Knight and Amelia Lily have made it more of a rock song than Erma Franklin!
Below are some other fine Dave Berry tracks that are not quite as well known.
Dave Berry - Memphis Tennessee (1963)
Decent cover of (what was at the time) an obscure Chuck Berry track. This was Dave's debut single and was a minor hit for him. The chances of this single becoming a major hit were effectively ruined when it was decided to re-release Chuck's 1959 original at the same time, as that soon proved to be Great British record buying public's preferred version. With Dave's cover languishing lower down in the chart, the re-released original version became Chuck Berry's first ever UK Top Ten single.
Don't Gimme No Lip Child (1964)
A good up tempo track that was the the B-side of and is in stark contract to The Crying Game.
Dave Berry - My Baby Left Me (1965)
My favourite sixties cover version of a fifties Elvis song.
Dave Berry - This Strange Effect (1965)
Despite this being a superb song (it was written by Ray Davies of the Kinks so how could it be otherwise?) and despite Dave Berry doing a grand job performing it, This Strange Effect had this strange effect on the record buyers of the day, who completely ignored an excellent single.
I've long felt that Erma Franklin recorded the best version of that song, but having just heard the Janis Joplin version for the first time in a very many years now I'm not so sure.
I haven't heard that one before. What a fantastic track!
You won't believe how long it took me to find that. I couldn't remember who it was by and only remembered a snippet of the lyrics.
And while you're at it, take time to listen to this 1969 Nick Drake album, which was on the same page at the time that I looked. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbXAfiwFWRQ
While I admire your efforts to eventually locate this track with so little initial information, I believe that you've posted to the wrong thread because this appears to be a seventies track, so you should have posted instead to this thread ... or did he actually record it in the sixties and not release it until a few years later?
yeah 'journey' was a hit in august 72...
You Just May Be The One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryKzyTI18EQ
Early Morning Blues & Greens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWGq2faxyjw
Two very good tracks. I enjoyed both.
In fact most of what the Monkees recorded is a thoroughly enjoyable listen, so much so that I have no problem whatsoever overlooking the fact that they were a manufactured band.
While most of the pirate ships complied with the 1967 Marine Offences Act and stopped broadcasting that year I believe that Radio Caroline decided to continue broadcasting from off the Dutch coast rather than the British coast, and somehow managed to do so well into the seventies. This is how you heard a seventies song on Radio Caroline.
Of course, if you remember hearing a song on pirate radio, you're going to immediately think sixties, it's an easy mistake to make.
Caroline, North and South were both silenced in March 1968 when both ships were towed back to Holland for non payment of dues.
The ship you may be in reference to would be RNI (Radio Northsea International) from the ship MEBO2 which changed it's named for a short time to Caroline and spouted anti governmental programming, hence the jamming of the AM frequency.
Ho Hum, happy days there is loads more o tell but that is for another time another thread.