6th June:
Taking part:
Bob Miller & the Millermen: | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry: | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven: | Instrumental Group |
The Three Barry Sisters: | Vocal Group |
The Kingpins: | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager: | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands: | Vocalist |
Adam Faith: | Vocalist |
Roy Young: | Vocalist/Pianist |
Danny Williams: | Vocalist |
Marty Wilde: | Vocalist |
Trevor Peacock: | Compere |
Paul Maguire: | Audience Supervisor |
Music played ‘live’:
Adam Faith & JB7: | Whole Lotta Shakin Going On |
Barry Sisters & Millermen: | Lipstick on your Collar |
Vince Eager & JB7: | Cuckoo Girl |
Millermen: | Robot Walk |
Kingpins & Millermen: | Where were you on our wedding day? |
Marty Wilde, Kingpins, Millermen: | Donna |
John Barry Seven: | Trollin’ |
Danny Williams & Millermen: | All Night Long |
Roy Young & JB7: | Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey |
Vince Eager & JB7: | I Need Your Love Tonight |
Millermen: | Little Dipper |
Sylvia Sands & Millermen: | Day in Day Out |
Adam Faith & JB7: | Born Reckless |
Marty Wilde, Kingpins, Millermen: | A Teenager In Love |
John Barry Seven: | Flippin’ |
Barry Sisters & JB7: | I-Ay ove-lay Oo-Yay |
Vince Eager & Company: | Razzle Dazzle |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
Johnny Worth - Drumbeat
30th May:
Taking part:
Bob Miller & the Millermen: | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry: | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven: | Instrumental Group |
The Three Barry Sisters: | Vocal Group |
The Kingpins: | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager: | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands: | Vocalist |
Adam Faith: | Vocalist |
Roy Young: | Vocalist/Pianist |
Danny Williams: | Vocalist |
Dickie Valentine: | Vocalist |
Trevor Peacock: | Compere |
Paul Maguire: | Audience Supervisor |
Music played ‘live’:
Vince Eager & JB7: | Hey Baby |
Roy Young & JB7: | She Knows How To Rock |
Kingpins & Millermen: | Castin’ My Spell |
Millermen: | Keel Row |
Adam Faith & JB7: | Ah, Poor Little Baby |
Barry Sisters & Millermen: | Wait For It |
John Barry Seven: | Guitar Boogie Shuffle |
Vince Eager, Kingpins, Millermen: | This Should Go On Forever |
Dickie Valentine & Millermen: | My Favourite Song |
Roy Young & JB7: | Good Golly Miss Molly |
Millermen: | Hot Cargo |
Sylvia Sands & JB7: | More more more romancin’ |
Adam Faith & JB7: | Bull Moose |
Danny Williams & Millermen: | Don’t Ever Leave Me |
John Barry Seven: | Black Bottom |
Barry Sisters, Kingpins, Millermen: | Personality |
Vince Eager & Company: | I’m Ready |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
John Barry on Drumbeat
23rd May:
Taking part:
Bob Miller & the Millermen: | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry: | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven: | Instrumental Group |
The Three Barry Sisters: | Vocal Group |
The Kingpins: | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager: | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands: | Vocalist |
Adam Faith: | Vocalist |
Roy Young: | Vocalist/Pianist |
Danny Williams: | Vocalist |
Russ Conway: | Pianist |
Paul Anka: | Vocalist (tele-recorded) |
Trevor Peacock: | Compère |
Music played ‘live’:
Adam Faith & JB7: | Whole Lotta Shakin Going On |
Kingpins & Millermen: | Sweet Chile |
Millermen: | Manhattan Spiritual |
Vince Eager & Millermen: | Dream Lover |
Barry Sisters & JB7: | Joe Joe The Dog-Faced Boy |
The John Barry Seven: | The Rumble |
Danny Williams & Millermen: | As I love You |
The Millermen: | Little Dipper |
Roy Young & JB7: | She Said Yeah |
Sylvia Sands & Millermen: | Love me in the Daytime |
Russ Conway & JB7: | Roulette |
Adam Faith & JB7: | It Doesn't Matter Anymore |
The John Barry Seven: | Long John |
Vince Eager & Company: | There's Good Rockin' Tonight |
Paul Anka & Millermen: | Down by the Riverside |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
King Brothers - Drumbeat
16th May:
Taking part:
Bob Miller & the Millermen: | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry: | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven: | Instrumental Group |
The Three Barry Sisters: | Vocal Group |
The Kingpins: | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager: | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands: | Vocalist |
Adam Faith: | Vocalist |
Roy Young: | Vocalist/Pianist |
The King Brothers: | Vocal Group |
Lonnie Donegan & Group: | Vocalist & Group |
Trevor Peacock: | Compere |
Music played 'live':
John Barry Seven: | Long John |
Adam Faith & JB7: | Come on Baby |
Kingpins, Millermen: | Flip Flop & Fly |
Vince Eager & Millermen | Beach Party |
Roy Young & JB7 | Do What You Did |
Millermen: | Walkin’ To Mothers |
Barry Sisters & JB7 | I-Ay ove-lay Oo-Yay |
King Brothers & Millermen | Hop Skip & Jump |
John Barry Seven: | Toots* |
Sylvia Sands, Barry Sisters & Millermen: | Heartaches at Sweet Sixteen |
Vince Eager & JB7: | Don’t Knock on My Door |
Barry Sisters, Kingpins, Millermen: | Come Softly To Me |
Millermen: | South Rampart Street Parade |
Adam Faith & JB7 | Please Don’t Touch |
Lonnie Donegan & Group: | Fort Worth Jail |
Roy Young & JB7: | Ooh My Soul |
Vince Eager & Company: | Rockin’ the Joint |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
John Barry on Drumbeat
9th May:
Taking part:
Bob Miller and the Millermen | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven | Instrumental Group |
The Lana Sisters | Vocal Group |
The Raindrops | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands | Vocalist |
Adam Faith | Vocalist |
Terry Dene | Vocalist |
Cliff Richard & The Drifters | Vocalist |
Roy Young | Vocalist/Pianist |
Sheila Buxton | Vocalist |
Gus Goodwin | Compere |
Paul Maguire | Audience Supervisor |
Music played 'live':
Vince Eager & John Barry Seven: | Rip It Up |
Adam Faith & John Barry Seven: | Say Mama |
Lana Sisters & Millermen: | Tell Him No |
Cliff Richard & The Drifters: | Down The Line |
The Millermen: | Cat Walk |
Roy Young & John Barry Seven: | Jenny Jenny |
Raindrops & Millermen: | Italian Style |
John Barry Seven: | Roulette |
Sylvia Sands & Millermen: | Easy |
Terry Dene & John Barry Seven: | It's Late |
Millermen: | Compulsion |
Vince Eager & Millermen: | Brand New Cadillac |
Adam Faith & John Barry Seven: | You Break Me Up |
John Barry Seven: | Little John |
Sheila Buxton & Millermen: | You Do Something To Me |
Cliff Richard & The Drifters: | Mean Streak |
Vince Eager & Company: | Shake It Lucy Baby |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
John Barry on the Drumbeat set with The Three Barry Sisters.
2nd May:
Taking Part:
Bob Miller and the Millermen | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven | Instrumental Group |
The Lana Sisters | Vocal Group |
The Raindrops | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands | Vocalist |
Adam Faith | Vocalist |
Billy Fury | Vocalist |
Charlie Drake | Vocalist |
Roy Young | Vocalist/Pianist |
Malcolm Vaughan | Vocalist |
Gus Goodwin | Compere |
Paul Maguire | Audience Supervisor |
Music played 'live':
Vince Eager & JB7: | Blue Suede Shoes |
Roy Young & JB7: | Long Tall Sally |
Raindrops & Millermen: | Hey Miss Fannie |
Millermen: | Rockin’ Sandy |
Adam Faith & JB7: | Believe What You Say |
Lana Sisters & Millermen: | Rock ‘n roll is here to stay |
John Barry Seven: | Trollin’ |
Sylvia Sands & JB7: | You’re The One |
Vince Eager & Millermen: | This Should Go On Forever |
Millermen: | Fireball |
Adam Faith & JB7: | I ain’t givin’ up nothing |
Malcolm Vaughan, Raindrops, Millermen: | Wait For Me |
Billy Fury, Raindrops, Millermen: | Mean Woman Blues |
John Barry Seven: | Tequila |
Charlie Drake, Raindrops, Millermen: | Sea Cruise |
Roy Young & JB7: | Love Is All |
Vince Eager & Company: | Wonderful Time Up There |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
The recording of the Drumbeat album at Abbey Road Studios.
Pictured, from the left, are: John Barry, Sylvia Sands, Stewart Morris, Dennis Lotis,
Norman Newell, Bob Miller, Geoff Love.
25th April:
Taking part:
Orchestra Director: | Bob Miller |
Orchestra: | The Millermen |
Group Leader: | John Barry |
Instrumental Group: | The John Barry Seven |
Vocal Group: | The Three Lana Sisters |
Vocal Group: | The Raindrops |
Vocal Group: | The Mudlarks |
Vocalist: | Vince Eager |
Vocalist/Pianist: | Roy Young |
Vocalist: | Sylvia Sands |
Vocalist | Adam Faith |
Vocalist | Terry Dene |
Guest Vocalist: | Anthony Newley |
Compere: | Gus Goodwin |
Music played 'live':
Vince Eager & JB7: | Ready Teddy |
Lana Sisters & Millermen: | Buzzin |
Adam Faith & JB7: | Never Mind |
Millermen: | Robot Walk |
Roy Young & JB7: | Where were you on our wedding day? |
Raindrops & Millermen: | Charlie Brown |
John Barry Seven: | Farrago |
Sylvia Sands, Millermen: | Love me in the daytime |
Terry Dene & JB7: | I need your love tonight |
Vince Eager, Raindrops, Millermen: | Never Be Anyone Else But You |
Millermen: | Peter Gunn |
Roy Young & JB7: | I Go Ape |
Anthony Newley, Raindrops, Millermen: | Idle On Parade |
John Barry Seven: | Bees Knees |
Mudlarks & Millermen: | Tell Him No |
Adam Faith & JB7: | I Vibrate |
Vince Eager & Company: | Open Up Dem Pearly Gates |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
Trevor Peacock & John Barry - Drumbeat
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18th April:
Taking Part:
Bob Miller and the Millermen | Orchestra Director and Orchestra |
John Barry | Group Leader |
John Barry Seven | Instrumental Group |
The Three Barry Sisters | Vocal Group |
The Kingpins | Vocal Group |
Vince Eager | Vocalist |
Sylvia Sands | Vocalist |
Adam Faith | Vocalist |
Billy Fury | Vocalist |
Lita Rosa | Vocalist |
Roy Young | Vocalist/Pianist |
Gus Goodwin | Compere |
Music played ‘live’:
Adam Faith & The JB7: | Big Blon’ Baby |
Barry Sisters & JB7: | Tall Paul |
Vince Eager & Millermen: | Lovin’ Up A Storm |
Millermen: | Gone Train |
Roy Young & The JB7: | She Said Yeah |
John Barry Seven: | Rebel Rouser |
Billy Fury, Barry Sisters, Millermen: | Mighty, Mighty Man |
Sylvia Sands, Kingpins & JB7: | Fallin’ |
Kingpins & Millermen: | Don’t Leave Me |
Vince Eager, Kingpins, Millermen: | Donna |
Adam Faith, Kingpins, JB7: | Diamond Ring |
Millermen: | Whitewash |
Barry Sisters, Kingpins, Millermen: | I’ve Had It |
John Barry Seven: | Long John |
Lita Roza & JB7: | Once in a While |
Roy Young & JB7: | Slippin’ and Slidin’ |
Vince Eager, Millermen, JB7 & Company: | I Need Your Love |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
John Barry with score - Drumbeat
11th April:
Taking part:
Orchestra Director: | Bob Miller |
Orchestra: | The Millermen |
Group Leader: | John Barry |
Instrumental Group: | The John Barry Seven |
Vocal Group: | The Three Barry Sisters |
Vocal Group: | The Kingpins |
Vocalist: | Vince Eager |
Vocalist/Pianist: | Roy Young |
Vocalists: | Sylvia Sands |
Adam Faith | |
Billy Fury | |
Petula Clark | |
Ronnie Carroll | |
Compere: | Gus Goodwin |
Music played ‘live’:
The John Barry Seven: | Bees Knees |
Vince Eager & The JB7: | Hard Headed Woman |
Millermen & Kingpins: | Shame on You Miss Johnson |
Millermen: | Beatnik |
Roy Young & The JB7: | By the light of the Silvery Moon |
The John Barry Seven: | Mad Mab |
Adam Faith & The JB7: | Once More |
Millermen, Kingpins, Sylvia Sands: | Pink Shoe Laces |
Millermen, Kingpins, Ronnie Carroll: | Tomboy |
Vince Eager & The JB7: | It Doesn’t Matter Anymore |
The Barry Sisters & Millermen: | May You Always |
Millermen: | Midnighter |
Billy Fury, Barry Sisters & JB7: | Maybe Tomorrow |
Millermen, Kingpins, Barry Sisters: | I Had a Dream Dear Rock |
The John Barry Seven: | Long John |
Petula Clark & Millermen: | Suddenly |
Adam Faith & The JB7: | Say Mama |
Vince Eager, Millermen, JB7 & Comp.: | Stagger Lee |
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
4th April:
Taking part:
Bob Miller: | Orchestra Director |
The Millermen: | Orchestra |
Instrumental Group: | The John Barry Seven |
Vocal Group: | The Three Barry Sisters |
Vocal Group: | The Kingpins |
Vocalist: | Vince Eager |
Vocalist: | Sylvia Sands |
Vocalist: | Adam Faith |
Compere: | Gus Goodwin |
Vocalist: | Dennis Lotis |
Music played ‘live’:
The John Barry Seven: | Bees Knees |
Vince Eager & The JB7: | Dixieland Rock |
The Barry Sisters & The JB7: | Tall Paul |
Bob Miller & The Millermen: | Cat Walk |
Roy Young & The JB7: | I Go Ape |
Millermen, Kingpins, Sylvia Sands: | I’m In Love |
The John Barry Seven: | Long John |
Adam Faith & The JB7: | I Vibrate |
Millermen, Kingpins, Dennis Lotis: | Moonlight Serenade |
Millermen & Kingpins: | Charlie Brown |
Millermen: | Night Hop |
Adam Faith & The JB7: | C’mon Everybody |
Millermen & Barry Sisters: | Early To Bed |
Vince Eager, Kingpins & The JB7: | It’s Late |
The John Barry Seven: | When The Saints Go Marching In |
Millermen, Kingpins, Barry Sisters: | I’ve Had It |
John Barry Seven & Russ Conway: | Side Saddle |
Millermen, JB7 & Company: | There’s Good Rockin’ Tonight |
JB7 & Millermen: | Jumping with Symphony Sid |
n.b. Russ Conway was not included in the credits!
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
May 16, 2010
Music from the 1959 BBC pop series that launched a host of stars including Adam Faith, Dusty Springfield, Jackie (White Horses) Lee, Vince Hill, songwriter Les (It’s Not Unusual) Reed and British film composer John Barry, best known for scoring 11 James Bond films.
Also featuring: Vince Eager, The Lana Sisters, Bob Miller and The Millermen, The Raindrops, Sylvia Sands, Roy Young and Dennis Lotis.
http://www.silvascreenmusic.com and other (online) shops.
Reviews:
Saturday 4th April 1959 to Saturday 29th August 1959
"Drumbeat was certainly a wonderful and exciting experience for me. Every week we were rehearsing our solo numbers, the backing for artists and any camera movements that we might be involved in. I have been involved with many TV series but never one that was as innovative, exciting and had such a team spirit."
Vic Flick
Drumbeat was released on CD in 2010 |
Drumbeat has often been unfairly overlooked when compared with similar pop shows such as Six-Five Special and Oh Boy. Yet this one-off, 22-week BBC series deserves much more attention. Apart from the fact that it launched the careers of Adam Faith & John Barry, song-writers Les Reed, Johnny Worth and Trevor Peacock, it also managed to include guest stars of the calibre of Petula Clark, Billy Fury, Dickie Valentine, Paul Anka, Cliff Richard & Anthony Newley.
Below you will find details of the majority of the programmes, both artists and songs. Over the next few weeks and months we hope to add further information about the show, the artists and the songs – some of which may never have been heard since!
Sadly none of the episodes appears to have survived, but as one of them was telerecorded there is just a chance it has.
If you have any memories of Drumbeat, whether it be watching, taking part, or even any photos of the artists, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll be happy to add them to this page.
Dates below link to pages. Please enjoy our tribute to DRUMBEAT!!
1. | 4th April | 12. | 20th June |
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2. | 11th April | 13. | 27th June |
3. | 18th April | 14. | 4th July |
4. | 25th April | 15. | 11th July |
5. | 2nd May | 16. | 18th July (Telerecorded) |
6. | 9th May | 17. | 25th July |
7. | 16th May | 18. | 1st August |
8. | 23rd May | 19. | 8th August |
9. | 30th May | 20. | 15th August |
10. | 6 June | 21. | 22nd August |
11. | 13th June | 22. | 29th August |
John Barry – The Lost Tracks | |||
Related External Links to artists' websites |
Your submissions:
March 19
March 17, 2013
I too used to go regularly to Drumbeat at Hammersmith and Shephards Bush. John Barry used to send me tickets following my getting to know him and first wife Barbara at Redcliffe Gardens.
I had to decline an invite to audition for guitarist in The JB7 which Vic Flick later filled.
I am certain these shows were recorded on a thursday and transmitted on saturdays. Prior to one particular show JB told me he wanted it done in one run through as he was eager to get on the road up to York straight afterwards. Right in the middle of the Ponytails number one of the trio had a coughing fit so, much to the delight of the audience, the whole show had to be re-run.(there was no editing facilities in those days).
I complained to Stewart Morris that there were no close-up camera shots of finger fret work - his reply being that, being television, he had to emphasize rhythm visually (so all we got was strumming or pick work) I also suggested to him that the Drifters (Shadows) be given their own spot - as they did on stage shows! At least this later happened!
And as far as Jack Good goes - he destroyed Gene Vincent by giving him the black leather image!
Andrew Cox
Footnote by Geoff Leonard:
There is often some confusion about Drumbeat. However, studies of the BBC "programmes as broadcast" records confirm that apart from one episode, it was transmitted "live" on Saturday evenings.
Where the confusion can arise is that many of the performances of The Poni-Tails were filmed for later insertion into the otherwise live shows. This was because they were a visiting American group who would either no longer be in England, or on tour elsewhere in the country, at the time of the broadcast.
So, although the Drumbeat episodes the Poni-Tails appeared in were broadcast "live", Stewart Morris would cut to a filmed insert for their contribution at the appropriate moment - often as the final act.
The one exception, as I said, was the episode that was pre-recorded in its entirety, in which the Poni-Tails also appeared. That was recorded on a Thursday.
July 22, 2011
My dad (Harry Taylor) was the lead singer in the Kingpins. The 3 guys in the red suits at the front on the cover, Harry was the one in the middle.
Simon James Taylor
July 9, 2011
Although I enjoyed Drumbeat, it never had the same buzz as Oh Boy!
Adam Faith hadn't really developed his style, and sang horrible things like Runk Bunk. Roy Young was, and still is terrific. Sylvia Sands looked lovely, but was really a band singer. I think Dusty appeared, when still in the Lana Sisters.
Mick Daley
April 2, 2011
My Dad was in Bob Miller and the Millermen. His name was Bill Golding. He is on the Drumbeat cover (above)directly behind Danny Williams. He was the Tenor Saxophone player. Denise Golding.
I did my best to identify all the people on the cover of Drumbeat when it was recently re-issued on CD, mainly through asking some of the ones there I recognised, but sadly nobody identified your father. Geoff Leonard.
As a teenager growing up in Shepherds Bush, I attended many of the Drumbeat shows. Some were at the Riverside studios in Hammersmith and others at the Television theatre in Shepherds Bush.
I remember one show when before the show started John Barry and his band were doing sound checks and he noticed someone in the audience.
Waving aknowledgement he then went off and Stewart Morris came on to warm up the audience and then introduced the mystery man as "The producer of the greatest rock n roll TV show Oh Boy....Jack Good. And he was sitting a few seats away from me...
Brian Dolan
Vince Eager was the first and last singer each week. I remember one programme not ending with Vince, he was second last. This particular progamme ended with three drummers on the studio floor in front of the bandstands. The three drumkits were on a low step-high platform. I never forgot the sight of three drummers soloing.
John Doyle
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