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Post by robertreinstein on Sept 14, 2020 13:42:44 GMT
I haven't gotten the book yet, since I'm geographically challenged (U.S.) but there's a few more performances that are held by BMG that had not been previously re-released or re-shown (to my knowledge): Millicent Martin "Suspicion" The Beach Boys "Dance Dance Dance" Bobby Shafto "She's My Girl" Gerry/Pacemakers "It's Just Because" Kingsize Taylor and the Dominos "Stupidity" John L Watson and the Hummelflugs "Lookin' For Love" Cliff/Shadows "Please Dont Tease" DC5 "Any Way You Want It" Hollies "Rockin Robin". Walker Brothers "Sun Ain't Gonna Shine" Once I read the book, I'll see if there's any more info I can add. Cliff Richard and The Shadows never appeared on RSG (and even if they had, it is unlikely they'd perform a 1960 single). This particular song (performed live on 'The Cliff Richard Show', 30th July 1960) was inserted into the 80s/90s reruns though, hence the probable confusion. I also doubt very much that any DC5 appearances survive, which is why DC inserted clips of his band from other shows (mostly 'The Ed Sullivan Show') into the reruns. Not convinced any The Hollies clips survive either, though you're right about most the others. My mistake. I just reviewed more notes and see that those 3 songs were indeed Dave Clark add-ins. The Hollies is from the NME Concert. The DC5 may be a Sullivan performance.
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Post by ajsmith on Sept 14, 2020 13:47:21 GMT
I do wonder if Cliff and the Shadows were considered too 'uncool' by the creators of RSG! to be included, or at least way too established and Light Entertainment by that point to merit coverage .. not only were there TWO parody skits of The Shadows on the show over it's run, but Elkan Allan says in the book 'we had everyone who was big at the time except Dylan and Elvis'.. perhaps pointedly ommiting Cliff and his cohorts.
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Post by petercheck on Sept 14, 2020 14:38:59 GMT
I'm sure The Shadows could've fit in quite well, particularly with one of their vocal hits:
One thing the episode guide does reveal is that the show didn't just aim for the mods (despite it's subsequent reputation). Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Kidd and The Pirates, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and even Bill Haley and His Comets ALL made appearances. I've always been amazed at the audience reaction to Jerry Lee Lewis!
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Post by ajsmith on Sept 14, 2020 15:07:46 GMT
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Post by ajsmith on Nov 9, 2020 14:44:42 GMT
Only just discovered this interview with Andy Neill about the book from last month: youtu.be/g7cFq1NpNfk
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Post by petercheck on Jan 1, 2021 13:03:46 GMT
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Post by nicadare on Jan 1, 2021 13:37:11 GMT
Still waiting for a repeat of The Best of Ready Steady go shown on BBC4 last year which I missed, anything else is shown over and over again, but not this it seems...
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Post by marjorysmith on Feb 19, 2021 20:13:57 GMT
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Post by petercheck on Feb 19, 2021 21:33:17 GMT
Wow, some incredible pics!
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Post by Alan Turrell on Feb 19, 2021 22:47:58 GMT
Stunning photos thanks for posting them.
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Post by Mark Tinkler on Feb 20, 2021 10:41:06 GMT
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Post by tonyrees on Feb 20, 2021 17:23:22 GMT
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Post by marjorysmith on Feb 20, 2021 22:58:05 GMT
Very good, but they do have a watermark right across them all!
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Post by Mark Tinkler on Feb 21, 2021 8:50:54 GMT
Pesky copyright!
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Post by ajsmith on Mar 18, 2021 13:36:55 GMT
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