Debp Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 52 Topic Count: 1,026 Topics Per Day: 0.15 Content Count: 12,354 Content Per Day: 1.80 Reputation: 16,385 Days Won: 92 Joined: 07/19/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted May 18, 2020 Anyone remember these British singers from the 1960s and 1970s? I remember Marianne Faithful had a sweet voice. Not sure how long she lasted with her career. Also, Petula Clark had a cheery hit song called Downtown. If you are too young, look it up on YouTube.... you're sure to like it. Quite catchy. Remember Gerry and the Pacemakers? I recall their Ferry Cross the Mersey was a nice song. Any other favorites? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BeauJangles Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Debp said: Anyone remember these British singers from the 1960s and 1970s? I remember Marianne Faithful had a sweet voice. Not sure how long she lasted with her career. Also, Petula Clark had a cheery hit song called Downtown. If you are too young, look it up on YouTube.... you're sure to like it. Quite catchy. Remember Gerry and the Pacemakers? I recall their Ferry Cross the Mersey was a nice song. Any other favorites? Thanks for bringing up this subject. I'm a great admirer of all these you've listed. Let's start something. Marianne Faithful is still around. Her first hit was, As Tears Go By written by Jagger/Richards. Yes, Mick and Keith of bad boys, The Rolling Stones. She was Mick's girl from that point on until early 1970. She began her career in her late teens. Beautiful and lovely. Her smoking cost the haunting voice though. But she's still continuing doing some music. Petula Clark was was wonderful, charming, and a crowd pleaser, loved in England and the world over. Her career seemed to take off somewhat later than most, but hung in there. Downtown was her claim to fame. It's The Sign Of The Times, Cat In The Window, and Don't Sleep In The Subway (Darling), were great tunes that I recall off the top of my head. Gerry and the Pacemakers were managed by Brian Epstein who was also The Beatles manager. He brought them out for their lovely soft ballads. Ferry Cross The Mersey, Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying was yet another. Jerry had a wonderful smooth voice that was a real pleaser. I'm pretty sure these guys are still around as well. Most likely. Herman's Hermits were poppy and an immediate charm. Lead singer Peter Noone, started out when he was just a kid. Songs like Mrs. Brown You've Got Lovely Daughter, I'm Henry The Eighth I Am, and There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World), were great hits. He also did some older covers like Two Silhouettes On The Shade and numerous others. Eric Burdon and the Animals were straight R & B. Raw and talented. House Of The Rising Sun, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, It's My Life, and Don't Bring Me Down, were big hits for the band. Eric had a large following of fandom. Later on he had some others like, When I Was Young, Monterey, and Sky Pilot. Great stuff. These are my favorites, but there are more. We'll also talk about The Dave Clark Five. The Beatles strongest competitors besides The Rolling Stones. Edited May 18, 2020 by BeauJangles 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,054 Content Per Day: 6.49 Reputation: 9,018 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Dave Mason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted May 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, Alive said: Dave Mason I liked Dave Mason also, but thought his career took off in the 1970's. Apparently not. Nice choice, bro. Dave Mason was a friend of guitarist Jimi Hendrix, whose career was launched in England in 1966. Hendrix first heard the song ". All Along the Watchtower ", from Bob Dylan 's album John Wesley Harding, with Mason at the apartment of a friend who had acquired a prior release of the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alive Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 22 Topic Count: 194 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 11,054 Content Per Day: 6.49 Reputation: 9,018 Days Won: 36 Joined: 09/12/2019 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/09/1956 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Dusty Springfield...incredible voice and presence. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted May 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Alive said: Dusty Springfield...incredible voice and presence. Oh, yes! I forgot to list her. So fantastic. I was very saddened when she prematurely passed away. What a tragic loss to the world and the music industry. Don't Make Me Over, Wishin' And Hopin', and You Don't Have To Say You Love Me. I could go on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) This group wasn't from England, but close enough. At least for me. Rock group from Belfast, Northern Ireland. "Them". Nothing too complex about their sound, but still they were pretty great. Two of their tunes hit our local AM radio station with, Here Comes The Night, followed by the ever famous, Gloria. How many bands covered that one? Countless. The main thing from the group was lead singer, Van Morrison. Sound familiar? He should. He took to a solo career and did well for himself. Songs like, Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance, Tupelo Honey, and my favorite Van tune, Into The Mystic. Morrison is still around. I think. Edited May 18, 2020 by BeauJangles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debp Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 52 Topic Count: 1,026 Topics Per Day: 0.15 Content Count: 12,354 Content Per Day: 1.80 Reputation: 16,385 Days Won: 92 Joined: 07/19/2005 Status: Offline Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 3 hours ago, BeauJangles said: Petula Clark was was wonderful, charming and a crowd pleaser, loved in England and the world over. Her career seemed to take off somewhat later than most, but hung in there. Downtown was her claim to fame. It's The Sign Of The Times, Cat In The Window, and Don't Sleep In The Subway (Darling), were great tunes that I recall off the top of my head. Gerry and the Pacemakers were managed by Brian Epstein who was also The Beatles manager. He brought them out for their lovely soft ballads. Ferry Cross The Mersey, Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying was yet another. My, you have a great memory...forgot most of those songs until you mentioned them. I remember Don't Sleep in the Subway and vaguely remember Cat in the Window....might look them up on YouTube. As I recall, I think they were all pleasant songs. Yes, Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying was a nice one. That era really had a lot of great songs. Sensible lyrics and great melodies. Now when I sometimes hear a modern song on TV or from a neighbor, I think oh no! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeauJangles Posted May 18, 2020 Group: Royal Member Followers: 43 Topic Count: 229 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 10,900 Content Per Day: 2.92 Reputation: 12,145 Days Won: 68 Joined: 02/13/2014 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1954 Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Debp said: My, you have a great memory...forgot most of those songs until you mentioned them. Thanks! This era was right up my alley of well loved tunes. Mom and Dad were into popular music too. 2 minutes ago, Debp said: I remember Don't Sleep in the Subway and vaguely remember Cat in the Window....might look them up on YouTube. As I recall, I think they were all pleasant songs. Cat In The Window was the last hit I remember by Petula. Oh no! I forgot to mention Lulu! To Sir With Love. She was great too! They did a movie with her in it and Sidney Poitier as a school teacher with a bunch of hooligan high schoolers. Great film - great song. Lulu had an incredible voice. Terrific. 2 minutes ago, Debp said: Yes, Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying was a nice one. The Pacemakers were more tame than The Beatles and a little more accepted by the older folks. 3 minutes ago, Debp said: That era really had a lot of great songs. Sensible lyrics and great melodies. Yes. Music with meaning. So many in this time period were. I also enjoyed the fun and humorous ones. Do you remember, Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour? (On the Bedpost Overnight) ~ Lonnie Donegan. Lyrics Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour? Oh me oh my oh you Whatever shall I do? Hallelujah, The question is peculiar I'd give a lot of dough If only I could know The answer to my question Is it yes or is it no? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, Do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, Can you heave it left & right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Here comes a blushing bride The groom is by her side Up to the altar, Just as steady as Gibraltar The groom has got the ring And it's such a pretty thing But as he slips it on her finger The choir begins to sing: Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, Do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, Can you heave it left & right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight? Now the nation rise as one To send their wanted son Up to the White House, yes, The nation's only White House To voice their discontent Unto the Pres-I-dent The bonny burning question, What has swept this continent? If tin whistles are made of tin, What do they make fog horns out of? Boom boom Does your chewing gum lose its flavor On the bedpost overnight? If your mother says don't chew it, Do you swallow it in spite? Can you catch it on your tonsils, Can you heave it left & right? Does your chewing gum lose its flavor On the bedpost overnight? On the bedpost overnight Hello there, I love you and The one who holds you tight! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sat'day night On the bedpost overnight A dollar is a dollar & a dime is a dime! He'd sing another chorus But he hasn't got the time On the bedpost overnight, yeah! 3 minutes ago, Debp said: Now when I sometimes hear a modern song on TV or from a neighbor, I think oh no! Yeah, tell me about it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debp Posted May 19, 2020 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 52 Topic Count: 1,026 Topics Per Day: 0.15 Content Count: 12,354 Content Per Day: 1.80 Reputation: 16,385 Days Won: 92 Joined: 07/19/2005 Status: Offline Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 2 hours ago, BeauJangles said: Do you remember, Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour? (On the Bedpost Overnight) ~ Lonnie Donegan. No, don't remember that one! I also don't remember LuLu....but I do remember that song for the movie, To Sir With Love. I did see the movie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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