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Old 01-01-2011, 18:24
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The OP has agreed to relax the rules for a day or two
As it appears we're allowed to break thread rules today, that's exactly what I'm going to do.

Here are twenty of my favourite UK Number One singles of the sixties (in chronological order rather than order of preference):-

The Everly Brothers - Cathy’s Clown (1960)

Johnny Kidd and the Pirates - Shakin’ All Over (1960)

The Shadows - Wonderful Land (1962)

The Tornados - Telstar (1962)

Gerry and the Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone (1963)

Roy Orbison - It’s Over (1964)

The Animals - House of the Rising Sun (1964)

The Kinks - You Really Got Me (1964)

The Righteous Brothers - You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling (1965)

The Walker Brothers - Make It Easy On Yourself (1965)

The Rolling Stones - Paint It Black (1966)

The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon (1966)

The Small Faces - All Or Nothing (1966)

The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations (1966)

The Rolling Stones - Jumping Jack Flash (1968)

Tommy James and the Shondells - Mony Mony (1968)

Hugo Montenegro - The Good The Bad And The Ugly (1968)

The Beatles - Get Back (1969)

The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women (1969)

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising (1969)


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Old 01-01-2011, 22:45
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The OP has agreed to relax the rules for a day or two, so please find below some of my favourite anything but rare tracks from the sixties. You're sure to know them all.

More to follow in a later post.
Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tageA...eature=related

Acker Bilk - Stranger on the Shore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jzx664u5DA

Dion - The Wanderer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m6lymJy57E

Sam Cooke - Twisting The Night Away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSoPeZMHMf4

Roy Orbison - Dream Baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IWKVDwClZ4

The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqgtsai2aKY

The Dave Clark Five - Glad All Over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTXwZ8o8TAM

The Honeycombs - Have I The Right
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I16S...eature=related

The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M91uWDUeYX0

The Who - I Can’t Explain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uFcPjILC7k

Small Faces - Whatcha Gonna Do About It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8pvD...eature=related

Wilson Pickett - Land of a Thousand Dances
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP4oa6Pe1tU

Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kOhaIg4e_k

Cream - I Feel Free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fLn9Z1G_LE

Aretha Franklin - Respect
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0

The Mamas and the Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmyFz8ENvzE&feature=fvst

The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J3gX47rHGg

The Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9muzyOd4Lh8

Status Quo - Pictures of Matchstick Men
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6yKpZHroiI

Simon and Garfunkel - Scarborough Fair
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEhAXQ5QQzs

Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bng3agUOYiI

Sly and the Family Stone - Dance To The Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-wAFA_0v7M&feature=fvst

Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoymGCDYzU

Fleetwood Mac - Oh Well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN4FMVqq1cg


Right, that's me done. Thanks again to the OP for relaxing thread rules so that I could post some of my favourites. I look forward to listening to and perhaps commenting on a whole new load of "rare 60s classics" posted by some very knowledgeable people in the year ahead.
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Old 01-01-2011, 22:49
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think its about time we had a 60's appreciation thread!
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Old 04-01-2011, 18:32
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Among my favourites are:Blue Ribbons by The Paramounts
Marble breaks and Iron Bends-Peter Fenton
One way love-Cliff Bennett & Rebel Rousers
Rainbow Valley-Love Affair
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Old 05-01-2011, 13:24
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Time to return to the "rare" stuff.


Let’s start with a Shadows-style instrumental band from Finland.

The Strangers - Kolme Kitaraa (1963)


Next, an excellent British cover version of a 1957 Elvis classic.

Dave Berry - My Baby Left Me (1965)


Finally, a track that is completely different from anything else this great band ever recorded.

Cream - Wrapping Paper (1966)
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Old 06-01-2011, 11:19
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A cover of The Bee Gees song To Love Somebody by The Chambers Brothers.

It might be sacrilege to some but I think this is a much better version.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wJR3v1o60E

Think it was a late 60's recording , a bit confused as to which thread to post on, so opted for this one.
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Old 06-01-2011, 12:53
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A cover of The Bee Gees song To Love Somebody by The Chambers Brothers.

It might be sacrilege to some but I think this is a much better version.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wJR3v1o60E

Think it was a late 60's recording , a bit confused as to which thread to post on, so opted for this one.
I think I probably prefer the Bee Gees version, but this is still imho a very good cover.

It’s hardly sacrilege that you prefer the Chamber Brothers version, it’s just your own personal taste. Afaic the only sacrilege with regard to the Bee Gees was committed by the band themselves, when they changed their style to Disco!

My favourite Chamber Brothers track is called New Generation, which I can’t seem to find on Youtube, so here instead are three tracks that are not remotely like the Chamber Brothers.

The Beach Boys - In My Room (1963)

The Shades of Blue - Oh How Happy (1966)

The Swingin’ Medallions - Double Shot of My Baby’s Love (1966)
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Old 06-01-2011, 13:26
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A mini Chambers Brothers thread , this time an original track , have been playing some of their other records and what a great band, vastly underrated.

I Can't Stand It, - The Chambers Brothers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuXvt...eature=related

Could not find New Generation either.
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Old 10-01-2011, 18:35
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Here are three pairs of songs, with each pair consisting of an American original version followed by a British cover version. This is possibly a controversial statement, but in each case I think the British cover is the superior version. What do others think?

Arthur Alexander - Soldier of Love (1962)
The Beatles - Soldier of Love (1963)

Eddie Holland - Leaving Here (1963)
The Birds - Leaving Here (1965)

The Marvelettes – I’ll Keep On Holding On (1965)
The Action - I’ll Keep On Holding On (1966)
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Old 11-01-2011, 11:52
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Here are three pairs of songs, with each pair consisting of an American original version followed by a British cover version. This is possibly a controversial statement, but in each case I think the British cover is the superior version. What do others think?

Arthur Alexander - Soldier of Love (1962)
The Beatles - Soldier of Love (1963)

Eddie Holland - Leaving Here (1963)
The Birds - Leaving Here (1965)

The Marvelettes – I’ll Keep On Holding On (1965)
The Action - I’ll Keep On Holding On (1966)
I like all six tracks, but cannot agree that the Brit cover versions are better than the originals.

Soldier of Love - I prefer the version by Arthur Alexander.

Leaving Here - I like each version equally, no preference.

I'll Keep On Holding On - I prefer the version by the Marvellettes.
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Old 11-01-2011, 15:10
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Here are three pairs of songs, with each pair consisting of an American original version followed by a British cover version. This is possibly a controversial statement, but in each case I think the British cover is the superior version. What do others think?

Arthur Alexander - Soldier of Love (1962)
The Beatles - Soldier of Love (1963)

Eddie Holland - Leaving Here (1963)
The Birds - Leaving Here (1965)

The Marvelettes – I’ll Keep On Holding On (1965)
The Action - I’ll Keep On Holding On (1966)
i agree with you, imho 'our' covers are superior although it was close in the case of the marvelettes. great choices
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Old 12-01-2011, 12:34
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Time to return to the "rare" stuff.


Let’s start with a Shadows-style instrumental band from Finland.

The Strangers - Kolme Kitaraa (1963)


Next, an excellent British cover version of a 1957 Elvis classic.

Dave Berry - My Baby Left Me (1965)


Finally, a track that is completely different from anything else this great band ever recorded.

Cream - Wrapping Paper (1966)
That Cream song has got to be the worse thing they ever did. Absolutely dire.

Ginger Baker's reaction to it's release http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmG_M...eature=related
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Old 12-01-2011, 13:01
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That Cream song has got to be the worse thing they ever did. Absolutely dire.

Ginger Baker's reaction to it's release http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmG_M...eature=related
I can't agree with you or Ginger Baker. IMO the worst things Cream ever recorded were overlong blues tracks like "Spoonful" and "Born Under A Bad Sign".

While "Wrapping Paper" is very untypical of the Cream sound and while it certainly is not in the same league as classics like "Sunshine Of Your Love and "White Room", it does have a certain unique charm of its own and I like it for that reason.
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Old 12-01-2011, 13:53
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I can't agree with you or Ginger Baker. IMO the worst things Cream ever recorded were overlong blues tracks like "Spoonful" and "Born Under A Bad Sign".

While "Wrapping Paper" is very untypical of the Cream sound and while it certainly is not in the same league as classics like "Sunshine Of Your Love and "White Room", it does have a certain unique charm of its own and I like it for that reason.
I think Clapton was quite into the Lovin' Spoonful at the time whose influence you can hear on the song and guitar solo.

I like it - nice feel. I also get bored by the over long blues workouts.
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Old 12-01-2011, 15:02
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as we are talking about cream...heres my fav cream track and one of my all time favs, 'i feel free'....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTmNf_a6xAM
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Old 16-01-2011, 09:55
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here fontella bass's follow up to 'rescue me'... a minor hit in early 66... 'recovery'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmfVDRyx03g

also from early 66, a minor hit from the fortunes 'this golden ring'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFNz4GqU8f4

and also from early 66, a wilson picket track 634-5789
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2apquxKKQ
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Old 16-01-2011, 12:28
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The following tracks were all very big hits, but have become lost in the mists of time.

Elvis Presley - Little Sister (1961)
Elvis has had more UK Number One singles than any other act, and Little Sister was one of them, albeit as a double A-side with His Latest Flame. However, whereas His Latest Flame does get quite a few plays today on oldies radio stations, this is not the case for Little Sister, which could be said to have been retrospectively relegated to a B-side. A pity really, because it’s probably my favourite Elvis track of the sixties, and imho one of the very few from that decade that comes anywhere close to the classics he recorded in the mid-fifties.

Gary U.S. Bonds - Quarter To Three (1961)
Fantastic track, but one that was very quickly forgotten as this type of sound became dated overnight with the arrival of the Beat Boom. Bruce Springsteen’s enthusiasm for this track and this artist brought Gary U.S. Bonds back into the limelight in the early-eighties, but this unexpected renaissance of Bonds’ career was very short-lived and he soon returned to obscurity ... until now, of course, because here he is on The Rare 60’s Classics Thread!

Bobby Darin - Multiplication (1961)
Bobby Darin was a superlative artist, who recorded a multitude of superb tracks in a multitude of different styles. Unfortunately, the only Darin tracks that tend to get played today are his two Number One singles from the fifties, Dream Lover and Mack The Knife.
Multiplication is a particular favourite of mine. A real forgotten gem with some rather clever lyrics.

The Everly Brothers - The Price of Love (1965)
The Everlys are fondly remembered for their beautiful harmonies on slow-ish songs. The Price of Love, being up-tempo, is not very typical of their sound, so tends to get neglected today, despite being one of their biggest ever hits in the UK.

Roy C - Shotgun Wedding (1966)
This made No. 6 in the UK singles charts when first released in 1966 and No. 8 in the UK singles charts when re-released in 1972, so it was obviously well regarded back in the day, a fact that makes it all the more baffling that the people who put together sixties compilations and the people who decide the playlists on oldies radio stations completely ignore it and have taken it upon themselves to consign a brilliant track to oblivion.
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Old 16-01-2011, 15:18
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Elvis Presley - Little Sister (1961)
Elvis has had more UK Number One singles than any other act, and Little Sister was one of them, albeit as a double A-side with His Latest Flame. However, whereas His Latest Flame does get quite a few plays today on oldies radio stations, this is not the case for Little Sister, which could be said to have been retrospectively relegated to a B-side. A pity really, because it’s probably my favourite Elvis track of the sixties, and imho one of the very few from that decade that comes anywhere close to the classics he recorded in the mid-fifties.
I have to agree. For me this the best thing he recorded after coming out of the army. I love the guitar sound on this track


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Old 16-01-2011, 18:55
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tbh i never understood the appeal of 'shotgun wedding', imho there were many far better soul tracks by otis, wilson, sam n dave etc etc etc that never got anywhere but id regard as vastly superior to shotgun wedding.
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Old 23-01-2011, 11:26
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brian matthew played barry ryan yesterday, we all know 'eloise' but these others were pretty good but failed to be as big

'love is love'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BVDCjCKtuY

'the hunt'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXR2v...eature=related

'colour my love'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8cJ...eature=related

'kitch' (ok into 1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyH7j...eature=related

and with paul... 'have pity on the boy'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhpJu...eature=related

and their biggest hit...'dont bring me your heartaches'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pGvd...eature=related
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Old 23-01-2011, 12:32
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brian matthew played barry ryan yesterday, we all know 'eloise' but these others were pretty good but failed to be as big

'love is love'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BVDCjCKtuY

'the hunt'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXR2v...eature=related

'colour my love'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8cJ...eature=related

'kitch' (ok into 1970)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyH7j...eature=related

and with paul... 'have pity on the boy'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhpJu...eature=related

and their biggest hit...'dont bring me your heartaches'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pGvd...eature=related

Also played yesterday was a Cilla Black track , I Only Live To Love You. Was a top 30 hit , but can't remember it at all .

Certainly a lesser well known Cilla record.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gEElJCVRfg
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Old 23-01-2011, 12:40
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I am embarrassed to admit that the list of cheesy songs that I have as guilty pleasures is a very long list , and this one is probably my favourite cheesy guilty pleasure ever.

Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gliHl0xz5m4
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Old 23-01-2011, 14:53
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Also played yesterday was a Cilla Black track , I Only Live To Love You. Was a top 30 hit , but can't remember it at all .

Certainly a lesser well known Cilla record.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gEElJCVRfg
My favourite Cilla record by a mile is the fantastic 'I've Bee Wrong Before' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZK1X-Ll0Q

Randy Newman who wrote the song says it's his all time cover of one of his songs.

Dusty did a nice version too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUAmf...1&feature=fvwp
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