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We Want Billy!
''We Want Billy!'' is a live album by Billy Fury, recorded in 1963, and backed by The Tornados. It was recorded in Decca's Studio No. 3. Track listing Side 1 #"Sweet Little Sixteen" #"Baby Come On" #"That's All Right" #"Wedding Bells" #"Sticks and Stones" #" Unchain My Heart" #"I'm Moving On" Side 2 #"Just Because" #"Halfway to Paradise "Halfway to Paradise" is a popular song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. In the United States, the song was originally recorded in 1961 by Tony Orlando where it peaked at No. 39 on the Hot 100. In Canada, the song reached No. 3 in t ..." #" I'd Never Find Another You" #" Once Upon a Dream" #" Last Night Was Made for Love" #" Like I've Never Been Gone" #" When Will You Say I Love You" References External links * Allmusic.com - album review {{Authority control 1963 live albums Billy Fury albums Decca Records live albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Fury
Ronald Wycherley (17 April 1940 – 28 January 1983), better known as Billy Fury, was an English singer, musician, songwriter, and actor. An early star of rock and roll, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart. His hit singles include "Wondrous Place", "Halfway to Paradise" and "Jealousy". Fury also maintained a film career, notably playing rock performers in '' Play It Cool'' in 1962 and ''That'll Be the Day'' in 1973. AllMusic journalist Bruce Eder stated that Fury's "mix of rough-hewn good looks and unassuming masculinity, coupled with an underlying vulnerability, all presented with a good voice and some serious musical talent, helped turn iminto a major rock and roll star in short order". Others have suggested that his rapid rise to prominence was due to his "Elvis-influenced hip swivelling and, at times, highly suggestive stage act". Early years Fury was born Ronald Wycherley at Smithdown Hospital (later Sefton General ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Little Sixteen
"Sweet Little Sixteen" is a rock and roll song written and first recorded by Chuck Berry, who released it as a single in January 1958. His performance of it at that year's Newport Jazz Festival was included in the documentary film ''Jazz on a Summer's Day''. It reached number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, one of two of Berry's second-highest positions—along with Johnny Rivers cover of "Memphis, Tennessee"—on that chart (surpassed only by his suggestive hit " My Ding-A-Ling", which reached number one in 1972). "Sweet Little Sixteen" also reached number one on the R&B Best Sellers chart. In the UK, it reached number 16 on the UK Official Charts. ''Rolling Stone'' magazine ranked the song number 272 on its list of the " 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004. He used the same melody on an earlier song, "The Little Girl From Central" recorded on Checkmate in 1955. Personnel Recorded December 29–30, 1957 * Chuck Berry – vocals and guitar * Lafayette Leake – piano * Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1963 Live Albums
Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Cove River, Sydney, Australia. * January 2 – Vietnam War – Battle of Ap Bac: The Viet Cong win their first major victory. * January 9 – A total penumbral lunar eclipse is visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and is the 56th lunar eclipse of Lunar Saros 114. Gamma has a value of −1.01282. It occurs on the night between Wednesday, January 9 and Thursday, January 10, 1963. * January 13 – 1963 Togolese coup d'état: A military coup in Togo results in the installation of coup leader Emmanuel Bodjollé as president. * January 17 – A last quarter moon occurs between the penumbral lunar eclipse and the annular solar eclipse, only 12 hours, 29 minutes after apogee. * January 19 – Soviet spy Gheorgh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When Will You Say I Love You
"When Will You Say I Love You" is a song by English singer Billy Fury, released as a single in May 1963. It peaked at number 3 on the ''Record Retailer'' Top 50. Release and reception "When Will You Say I Love You" was written by Alan Fielding, who had previously written another Fury hit " Last Night Was Made for Love". The B-side, "All I Wanna Do Is Cry" was written by David Battaglia and Johnny Brandon and had originally been released by America R&B singer Billy Bland in January 1962. Reviewing for '' Disc'', Don Nicholl wrote that "When Will You Say I Love You" "opens as if it's going to be a fast piano concerto. But soon slides into a familiar lazy beat for another hit ballad", with Fury singing "the lyrics romantically with those undertones of Presley which seem to be doing him a lot of good commercially nowadays". In ''New Record Mirror ''Record Mirror'' was a British weekly music newspaper between 1954 and 1991 for pop fans and record collectors. Launched two years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like I've Never Been Gone
"Like I've Never Been Gone" is a song written by Paul Hampton and Camille Monte and first released by American country singer Chase Webster in July 1962. In February 1963, English singer Billy Fury released a cover of the song which peaked at number 3 on the ''Record Retailer'' Top 50. Billy Fury version Release and reception "Like I've Never Been Gone" was released with the B-side "What Do You Think You're Doing Of", written by Fury. The phrase 'what are you doing of' was another way of saying 'what are you doing'. Reviewing for '' Disc'', Don Nicholl wrote that "Like I've Never Been Gone" "is the kind of song I can imagine Presley wishing he'd got his hands on. Instead it's going to make another hit for Fury. A sultry Latin beater which he sings in his most commercial voice. First-class backing, including chorus, is directed by Ivor Raymonde". In ''New Record Mirror ''Record Mirror'' was a British weekly music newspaper between 1954 and 1991 for pop fans and record col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Night Was Made For Love
"Last Night Was Made for Love" is a song by English singer Billy Fury, released as a single in April 1962. It peaked at number 4 on the ''Record Retailer'' Top 50. Release and reception "Last Night Was Made for Love" was written by Alan Fielding who also went on to write another top-five hit for Fury, "When Will You Say I Love You". The B-side, "A King for Tonight" was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and had been originally released by American singer Barry Darvell as a single in February 1962. Reviewing for ''New Musical Express'', Keith Fordyce described "Last Night Was Made for Love" as "a most appealing tango" and that "Billy is nearer to having Presley type appeal than any other British singer I can think of". He described "A King for Tonight" as having "a rock beat, a good tune, but lacks inspiration". Reviewed in ''New Record Mirror ''Record Mirror'' was a British weekly music newspaper between 1954 and 1991 for pop fans and record collectors. Launched two years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Upon A Dream (Billy Fury Song)
"Once Upon a Dream" is a song by English singer Billy Fury, released as a single in July 1962. It peaked at number 7 on the ''Record Retailer'' Top 50. Release "Once Upon a Dream" was taken from the musical film '' Play It Cool'', in which Fury also stars. In the film, Fury sings it at the departure lounge in Gatwick Airport. It was released as a single in July 1962, a week before the release of the film. The music was composed by Norrie Paramor, known for being the producer for Cliff Richard, and the lyrics written by Dick Rowe, producer and Head of A&R at Decca Records Decca Records is a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis (Decca), Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934 by Lewis, Jack Kapp, American Decca's first president, and Milton Rackmil, who later became American .... "Once Upon a Dream" was released with the B-side "If I Lose You", written by Fury, in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, France and India. However, in Australia, it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'd Never Find Another You
"I'd Never Find Another You" is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and first released by American singer Tony Orlando on his album ''Bless You and 11 Other Great Hits'' in September 1961. Billy Fury version In December 1961, English singer Billy Fury released a cover of the song as a single. It peaked at number 5 on the ''Record Retailer'' Top 50 in January 1962 and received a silver disc for 250,000 sales. Release and reception Fury had previously covered an Orlando song, also written by Goffin and King, "Halfway to Paradise", which was also a top-five hit. "I'd Never Find Another You" was Fury's final single of 1961, released for Christmas. The B-side, "Sleepless Nights", was written by Buck Ram and had been released by former Platters lead singer Tony Williams as a single in August 1961. Both sides are backed by an orchestra directed by Ivor Raymonde. Reviewing for '' Disc'', Don Nicholl described "I'd Never Find Another You" as "a rather graceful ballad wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halfway To Paradise
"Halfway to Paradise" is a popular song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. In the United States, the song was originally recorded in 1961 by Tony Orlando where it peaked at No. 39 on the Hot 100. In Canada, the song reached No. 3 in the CHUM Charts. Billy Fury version "Halfway to Paradise" was much more successful in the United Kingdom when it was recorded by Billy Fury. Fury's version reached No.3 on the British Charts in 1961 and stayed on the charts for 23 weeks, becoming the tenth best-selling single of 1961 in the UK in the process. "Halfway to Paradise" became known as Fury's theme tune and was one of his most popular singles. Fury's single was a big production for both Fury and Decca and involved a whole orchestra, directed by Ivor Raymonde. Its success made Fury known for his big ballad numbers, although he began in rock and roll and was always thought of more as a rock musician. The song also marked the beginning of Fury's burst at the top of the charts that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unchain My Heart (song)
"Unchain My Heart" is a song written by Bobby Sharp and recorded first in 1961 by Ray Charles and in 1963 by Trini Lopez and later by many others. Sharp, a drug addict at the time, sold the song to Teddy Powell for $50. Powell demanded half the songwriting credit. Sharp later successfully fought for the rights to his song. In 1987, he was also able to renew the copyright for his publishing company, B. Sharp Music. The song was a hit for Charles when released as a single in late 1961. Accompanied by his backup singers the Raelettes, Charles sang about wanting to be free from a woman "who won't let (him) go". His band included longtime saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman. The song reached number nine on the pop singles chart and number one on the R&B singles chart and was the working title of Charles' 2004 biopic '' Ray''. Charts Ray Charles version Joe Cocker version Cover versions * In 1963, doo-wop band the Rivingtons covered "Unchain My Heart" on their ''Doin' the Bird'' LP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's All Right
"That's All Right" is a song written and originally performed by blues singer Arthur Crudup and recorded in 1946. The song was rereleased in early March 1949 under the title "That's All Right, Mama", which was issued as RCA's first rhythm and blues record on its new 45 rpm single format. "That's All Right" is best known as the debut single recorded and released by Elvis Presley. Presley's version was recorded on July 5, 1954, and released on July 19, 1954, with "Blue Moon of Kentucky" as the B-side. It was ranked number 113 on the 2010 ''Rolling Stone'' magazine list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time". Several rock critics also have pointed to Presley's version as a candidate for the first rock and roll record. In July 2004, exactly 50 years after its first issuing, the song was released as a CD single in several countries, reaching number three in the United Kingdom, number 31 in Australia, number 33 in Ireland, and number 47 in Sweden. History The song was written by A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tornados
The Tornados (The Tornadoes in North America) were an English instrumental rock group of the 1960s that acted as backing group for many of record producer Joe Meek's productions and also for singer Billy Fury. They enjoyed several chart hits in their own right, including the UK and US No. 1 "Telstar" (named after the satellite and composed and produced by Meek), the first US No. 1 single by a British group. Today Dave Watts has his own version of the band. History The Tornados were formed in 1961 as a session band for Joe Meek, although the name did not come until early 1962. In 1961 they provided the instrumentals for the film short ''The Johnny Leyton Touch'', including a jazzed up version of "Taboo", originally by Margarita Lecuona. From January 1962 to August 1963, The Tornados were the backing band for Billy Fury (as well as recording and performing as an act in their own right); they toured and recorded with Fury as ''The Tornados''. Their recordings with Fury were pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
