In honor of the mention of John and Ken I've posted a nice unreleased version of "Thank You Boy" to musica. The released version by Dana Gillespie ended up...
... Thank you very much, Nick -- a fascinating version of a song I have always loved. When the download was completed and the song started I thought my ...
... I didn't spell it out in my last post, though I included the link in there, but when I was writing up 'Knock Knock Who's There', a Carter- Stephens song...
... Having been asked to comment, I'm afraid I can't confirm or otherwise the truth of this, but Jackie DeShannon's name has been linked to a number of male...
Was it Lenny Welch or Ray Pollard who cut "Darling Take Me Back I'm Sorry" first? Also, does anybody know if Pollard's version is on CD? Regards, Rob...
Lately I've been reading a fascinating book on the pre-history of baseball. Among the many early games cited therein as possible baseball precursors was one...
Just bought a ticket for the 11 pm show tomorrow night (AUG 2) at BB KINGS. Show features THE ZOMBIES, PETER & GORDON (first time playing together in 35 yrs),...
... In.sane! I only wish there weren't those weird sound effect interruptions in that last chorus, 'cos this could be a certified floofiller otherwise. Must...
... Tony Burrows was a true journeyman. I remember a time when he had three records in the charts under different names. And on one occasion appeared on "Top...
Art Laboe will turn 80 this Sunday (8/6). Those who you who appreciate what Art has done to keep the Oldies But Goodies alive, can send him a card at Original...
Hello Spectropoppers, ... My memory is fuzzy on this. Initially I recall hearing Lenny Welch's version in the summer of 1964. However, as this question...
... Mmmm! There is a tradition in Wales that claims baseball was invented there. I believe there are still leagues that play to an older set of rules than you...
Phil X Milstein mentioned "thèque". Phil, this is a whimsical connection that you're making, via the word "booty" as in "shake your...", right? Nah, I bet...
Think people will get a kick out of this. Here are artists that 'covered' (i.e., traded off! on the success of) the Beatles in the 1960's. Great stuff here: ...
Dear Readers, Several obituaries have been added to the S'pop Remembers section. Please take the time to read them: Johnnie Johnson - long-serving...
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On the London radio station I listen to online I've been hearing ads for a new West End show about Joe Meek called "Telstar." Have any Spectroppers seen it?...
According to http://www.loadofold.com/boots/burrows.html "He's the only man to appear on a single episode of Top of the Pops three times with three separate...
Greetings Spectropoppers! For those of you that would enjoy seeing photos of the REAL Archies (Ron Dante, Toni Wine), I've posted some photos online as part of...
... I've not seen it Bob, nor am I enough of a Joe Meek fan to evaluate it if I had. I've attached a few reviews which give a decent summary. It certainly...
... Yes, this is a good site, although the "prononcer" function était foutou, and all the robotic voice says is "Disk....". I'm still no wiser as to how...
Scott, I beg to differ with your "Gloria" assessment. 1.) Them's version wasn't even on the radar screen in Chicago. 2.) Them's version was inferior to the SOH...
... Thanks to Clunkie, I now know that the Bunnies released two albums. Better yet, he sent me digital transfers of them both. I find the LPs simultaneously...
It was just announced that a DVD of the Mike Smith show will be made available for purchase with all benefits to go to the Mike Smith fund. The following...
My favorite oldies station (640 WJNA) has begun that "decade creep" that I've read about. When I first moved back to SoFla in 2001, I latched right on to it,...
Ed Salamon was gracious enough to host another meeting at his house in mid-July. I've posted a picture in the photos section. Attending were: Skip Woolwine;...
GODSPEED TO MIKE SMITH! Thought I'd try and re-capture the `experience' last evening (or should I say earlier this morning!) at BB KINGS in New York City in ...
... and.. ... Great attitude in this message, Bill and you could have a point. Back in the day, there were some great US covers of UK originals. Here are some...
I did see the play a couple of months ago when it played in YORK. Soap Star Adam ricketts (Nick tilsley in Coronation Street, who has had afew singles out...
