The genius who played such intelligent and beautiful bass lines
The Beatles
It goes without saying. They were able to sythesise rock, R n' B, Motown, Country and standards into something totally unique. A remarkable achievement.
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together. See how they run like pigs from a gun, see how they fly. I'm crying.
Booker T and the MGs
That funky Stax sound. See y'all at Slim Jenkin's Place.
Del Shannon
Real name Charles Westover. In 1968, Del Shannon released his psych masterpiece - The Further Adventures of Charles Westover. Suffering from depression, Shannon committed suicide on February 8, 1990
As I walk along I wonder a-what went wrong With our love, a love that was so strong And as I still walk on, I think of the things we've done together, a-while our hearts were young
Jackie De Shannon
The beautiful Jackie De Shannon. Sadly underated.
What the world needs now is love sweet love. It's the only thing that there's just too little of..".
The Four Tops
Levi Stubb's voice could send shivers down your spine.
Although you're never near Your voice I often hear Another day, another night I long to hold you tight 'Cause I'm so lonely
Baby, I need your lovin' I got to have all your lovin' Baby, I need your lovin' Got to have all your lovin'
George Formby
With his liitle ukelele in his hand. That reminds me of a story about George Harrison ......
WITH MY LITTLE STICK OF BLACKPOOL ROCK George Formby - 1937
Every year when summer comes round, off to the sea I go. I don't care if I do spend a pound, I'm rather rash I know. See me dressed like all the sports, in my blazer and a pair of shorts. With my little stick of Blackpool Rock, along the promenade I stroll.
The Maraccas
Dave and Ted's old band
The Impressions
She may not be the best lookin' woman I ever did see Nor have the charms of the ladies Of high society
But the woman's got soul Worth all money and gold And all the love that I have belongs To the woman with soul
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller are, without a doubt, the two greatest R & B songwriters and producers of all time. End of story.
When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we'll see No, I won't be afraid Oh, I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand, stand by me
They showed me what musical creativity is all about. --Smokey Robinson
Spooky Tooth
Saw them at Middle Earth, Covent Garden 1st March 1968. One of the best bands of the era.
Sunshine help me sunshine help me help me take the strain away
Sunshine help me sunshine help me help me take the strain away
Liverpool
Wondrous place What is it about Liverpool? Is it something in the water? Why does so much music come from here? Why do they talk like that? Why are Scousers always up to something? And why don’t the girls wear more clothes?
Liverpool: Wondrous Place From the Cavern to the Capital of Culture by Paul Du Noyer
The Band
Tim Wells,in particular, loved the sound of Garth Hudson. Music from Big Pink was life changing.
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead; I just need some place where I can lay my head. "Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?" He just grinned and shook my hand, and "No!", was all he said.
Bob Dylan
Ain’t it just like the night to play tricks when you’re tryin' to be so quiet? We sit here stranded, though we’re all doin’ our best to deny it And Louise holds a handful of rain, temptin’ you to defy it Lights flicker from the opposite loft In this room the heat pipes just cough The country music station plays soft But there’s nothing, really nothing to turn off Just Louise and her lover so entwined And these visions of Johanna that conquer my mind
Blonde on Blonde was a particular favourite with Focal Point. Visions of Johanna was a song we played a lot in the little studio on the top floor of 94 Baker Street.
David John and the Mood
Great band from Preston. David John and The Mood broke up in early 1966.
Well, every day I work, Bringing home my pay, Come to find out baby, You've bin giving my money away.
Tell me baby, What you tryin' to do? You ain't seen me hummin', Like you used to do.
Tell me mama, What's wrong with you? You know pretty baby, I'm so crazy 'bout you.
Charlie Parker
Yardbird. Ted Hesketh was an avid jazz fan.
Meccano Toys
You work it out.
Dale Hawkins
Delmar Allen "Dale" Hawkins (August 22, 1936 – February 13, 2010). Often called the architect of swamp rock boogie. Fellow rockabilly pioneer Ronnie Hawkins was his cousin.
Oh Susie Q Oh Susie Q Oh Susie Q Baby, I love you Susie Q
I like the way you walk I like the way you talk I like the way you walk I like the way you talk Susie Q
Billy Liddell
Liverpool's best ever player without a doubt. A true "man of the people".
The Byrds
Eight miles high and when you touch down, you'll find that it's stranger than known .....
Hessey's Music Shop, Liverpool
Hessey's, a Liverpool institution, where aspiring musicians would hang around. Just around the corner from the Kardomah cafe, another meeting place for musicians. Frank Hessey's favourite expression seemed to be "keep off the drums boys".
Jimmy Soul
Paul loved Jimmy Soul's 1963 million seller "If you want to be happy".
If you wanna be happy For the rest of your life, Never make a pretty woman your wife, So from my personal point of view, Get an ugly girl to marry you.
A pretty woman makes her husband look small And very often causes his downfall. As soon as he marries her Then she starts to do The things that will break his heart. But if you make an ugly woman your wife, You'll be happy for the rest of your life, An ugly woman cooks her meals on time, She'll always give you peace of mind.