*Hits n Misses* - Page 2

Marshall Stack · 04-19-2022, 06:45 PM

These spluttered at the starting line- but the two singles on the Spark label I paid a lot of dosh for...

The Eggy - You're Still Mine.

KissingWillie · 04-19-2022, 11:10 PM

Baby Come Back - Player

"This Time I'm in It for Love" supposedly was a top ten hit, but I don't remember hearing it. "Prisoner of Your Love" peaked at 27, but I think "Silver Lining" (62) was a better song from the Danger Zone album.

dwill123 · 04-20-2022, 07:20 AM

The one and only 'hit' from Philadelphia's Frankie Smith. Certified 'Gold' by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This particular copy from YouTube has been viewed over 12 million times. I worked in Philadelphia for over 30 years and from time to time you would see Frankie Smith walking down the street (and he looked just like the photo below). Sadly, he passed away in 2019.

Foxhound · 04-20-2022, 10:17 AM

Double Dutch Bus is a great tune! The first and only place I ever heard it was in Montréal on a Sunday morning in the early 1980's at a record shop on the north side of rue Ste.-Catherine just east of University Street not too far from a Mr. Steer where I'd often go for breakfast when visiting the city.

Marshall Stack · 04-20-2022, 03:01 PM

I really rated this band, but they never got much exposure in England( RIP willy.)

Mink Deville - Spanish Stroll.

Marshall Stack · 04-20-2022, 03:10 PM

Formed by ex Detroit Emeralds chap, James Mitchell (Gemini.)

The Floaters - Float On.

Marshall Stack · 04-20-2022, 03:22 PM

This cat was going places, until his untimely death at only 31,think he wrote Pushover for Etta James?
Anyways... spread the talcum powder, this is a floor filla!

Tony Clarke - Landslide.

Marshall Stack · 04-20-2022, 03:31 PM

This dude was cool, and his discs now pass thru' hands, for serious dollar.
Died penniless too, (literally a Kinks lyric, taxman taken all his dough.)
Respect :

Roy Hamilton - Crackin' Up Over You.

Marshall Stack · 04-20-2022, 04:42 PM

I think the moguls were expecting another 'twist' song... and this sadly bombed. I got this on Parkway and it's mixed loud!... At the "Discotay"

Chubby Checker - At The Discotheque.

Marshall Stack · 04-21-2022, 05:18 PM

These were a live band to see!
Their album Chocs Away deserves closer scrutiny...this was the big hit.

Kursaal Flyers - Little Does She Know...

Marshall Stack · 04-21-2022, 05:23 PM

Daft Punk's Grandparents here:

Space - Magic Fly.

Marshall Stack · 04-21-2022, 05:38 PM

If I recall this band were formed several from others (I'll slot them in below)but I could be wrong... I tend to forget more than I know these times!

Jigsaw - Sky High.
This delightful dit from '65.

Pinkertons Assorted Colours - Mirror Mirror.
and these-
this was the first song Jagger & Richard wrote for another artist.. but still failed to make an impact.

The Mighty Avengers - So Much In Love.
(spot the Led Zep man?)

dwill123 · 04-22-2022, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marshall Stack

I really rated this band, but they never got much exposure in England( RIP willy.)
Mink Deville - Spanish Stroll.

I met Willy DeVille backstage once and he was (to me) a genuinely nice guy.

In a 2015 interview,
Bob Dylan suggested DeVille should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Said Dylan, "(DeVille) stood out, his voice and presentation ought to have gotten him in there by now." Critic Thom Jurek said about him, "His catalog is more diverse than virtually any other modern performer".

Foxhound · 04-22-2022, 11:16 AM

Another one hit wonder par excellence:

Love the harp!

Foxhound · 04-22-2022, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marshall Stack

I really rated this band, but they never got much exposure in England( RIP willy.)

Mink Deville

I checked out Mink DeVille after reading about the band in Time magazine because i really liked the image they portrayed. The music though was alright but didn't knock me out.

Foxhound · 04-25-2022, 10:01 PM

The Swingin' Medallions had a big hit with Double Shot of My Baby's Love in 1966 despite it being banned from airplay on many stations for its suggestive lyrics:

Sandy Sarjeant the sensational lead dancer on Ready Steady Go! can be seen in the above video.

The song though made far more sense performed by a female singer, e.g. "Double shot of my baby's love", "loved me so long and loved me so hard" and "It's a good thing for me they don't bottle that stuff". The Goodees did precisely that in 1969 and did it very well indeed:

KissingWillie · 04-25-2022, 10:38 PM

This song should have been a hit for Al Stewart IMO. A good rocker from the 24 Carrots album, but apparently his heyday had past by then.

Constantinople

dwill123 · 04-26-2022, 06:59 AM

04-19-2022, 06:45 PM	#19
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses These spluttered at the starting line- but the two singles on the Spark label I paid a lot of dosh for... The Eggy - You're Still Mine.

04-19-2022, 11:10 PM	#20
KissingWillie Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,974 My Mood: Gameroom cash: $21435 Give Thanks: 121 Thanked 155 Times in 130 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses Baby Come Back - Player "This Time I'm in It for Love" supposedly was a top ten hit, but I don't remember hearing it. "Prisoner of Your Love" peaked at 27, but I think "Silver Lining" (62) was a better song from the Danger Zone album.

04-20-2022, 07:20 AM	#21
dwill123 Classic Rocker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 4,404 Gameroom cash: $5757 Give Thanks: 0 Thanked 301 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses The one and only 'hit' from Philadelphia's Frankie Smith. Certified 'Gold' by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This particular copy from YouTube has been viewed over 12 million times. I worked in Philadelphia for over 30 years and from time to time you would see Frankie Smith walking down the street (and he looked just like the photo below). Sadly, he passed away in 2019. __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand binary and those that don't.

04-20-2022, 10:17 AM	#22
Foxhound Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: French Quarter, New Orléans Posts: 9,407 Gameroom cash: $42153 Give Thanks: 633 Thanked 399 Times in 358 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses Double Dutch Bus is a great tune! The first and only place I ever heard it was in Montréal on a Sunday morning in the early 1980's at a record shop on the north side of rue Ste.-Catherine just east of University Street not too far from a Mr. Steer where I'd often go for breakfast when visiting the city. __________________ The top rock 'n roll animal on this side of the tracks!

04-20-2022, 03:01 PM	#23
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses I really rated this band, but they never got much exposure in England( RIP willy.) Mink Deville - Spanish Stroll.

04-20-2022, 03:10 PM	#24
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses Formed by ex Detroit Emeralds chap, James Mitchell (Gemini.) The Floaters - Float On.

04-20-2022, 03:22 PM	#25
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses This cat was going places, until his untimely death at only 31,think he wrote Pushover for Etta James? Anyways... spread the talcum powder, this is a floor filla! Tony Clarke - Landslide.

04-20-2022, 03:31 PM	#26
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses This dude was cool, and his discs now pass thru' hands, for serious dollar. Died penniless too, (literally a Kinks lyric, taxman taken all his dough.) Respect : Roy Hamilton - Crackin' Up Over You.

04-20-2022, 04:42 PM	#27
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses I think the moguls were expecting another 'twist' song... and this sadly bombed. I got this on Parkway and it's mixed loud!... At the "Discotay" Chubby Checker - At The Discotheque.

04-21-2022, 05:18 PM	#28
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses These were a live band to see! Their album Chocs Away deserves closer scrutiny...this was the big hit. Kursaal Flyers - Little Does She Know...

04-21-2022, 05:23 PM	#29
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses Daft Punk's Grandparents here: Space - Magic Fly.

04-21-2022, 05:38 PM	#30
Marshall Stack Classic Rocker Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,761 Gameroom cash: $10317 Give Thanks: 906 Thanked 736 Times in 581 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses If I recall this band were formed several from others (I'll slot them in below)but I could be wrong... I tend to forget more than I know these times! Jigsaw - Sky High. This delightful dit from '65. Pinkertons Assorted Colours - Mirror Mirror. and these- this was the first song Jagger & Richard wrote for another artist.. but still failed to make an impact. The Mighty Avengers - So Much In Love. (spot the Led Zep man?)

04-22-2022, 11:16 AM	#32
Foxhound Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: French Quarter, New Orléans Posts: 9,407 Gameroom cash: $42153 Give Thanks: 633 Thanked 399 Times in 358 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses Another one hit wonder par excellence: Love the harp! __________________ The top rock 'n roll animal on this side of the tracks!

04-25-2022, 10:01 PM	#34
Foxhound Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: French Quarter, New Orléans Posts: 9,407 Gameroom cash: $42153 Give Thanks: 633 Thanked 399 Times in 358 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses The Swingin' Medallions had a big hit with Double Shot of My Baby's Love in 1966 despite it being banned from airplay on many stations for its suggestive lyrics: Sandy Sarjeant the sensational lead dancer on Ready Steady Go! can be seen in the above video. The song though made far more sense performed by a female singer, e.g. "Double shot of my baby's love", "loved me so long and loved me so hard" and "It's a good thing for me they don't bottle that stuff". The Goodees did precisely that in 1969 and did it very well indeed: __________________ The top rock 'n roll animal on this side of the tracks!

04-25-2022, 10:38 PM	#35
KissingWillie Classic Rocker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,974 My Mood: Gameroom cash: $21435 Give Thanks: 121 Thanked 155 Times in 130 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses This song should have been a hit for Al Stewart IMO. A good rocker from the 24 Carrots album, but apparently his heyday had past by then. Constantinople

04-26-2022, 06:59 AM	#36
dwill123 Classic Rocker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 4,404 Gameroom cash: $5757 Give Thanks: 0 Thanked 301 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Hits n Misses __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand binary and those that don't.

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