What a line up! Jimmy O'Neil is perfect as the MC--his hipness is a little forced, but you have to remember--this is a POP show, not a ROCK show. Just watch and wonder.....
How many noticed the guitarist in the Shindogs is James Burton who was Ricky Nelson's guitarist (Hello Mary Lou, etc.) ... kind of a reunion with Ricky on the show.
I noticed that Elvis isn't on any of these posts for Shindig. Was he away in the military during this time? It just seems like every 50s and 60s hit maker was on this show. Anyone know?
Oddly enough, I don't mind the guy (and I usually detest MCs, partly because they're usually trying too hard). It may be a part of the euphoric nostalgia i feel when i watch this stuff.
@nyrainbow I met one of the Turtles later on in life and became friends with him. The friendship was 1969-1972. He told me about all the different shows they appeared on Dick Clark etc and what kind of parties they had. You can imagine! He said theTurtles especially like that show because the dancers were so friendly :)) I talk to him occasionaly holidays and such. He had a love for boats so after the Turtle gig was over he became tug boat Captain in the San Diego area. True story..
FABULOUS. I was delighted to see a "live" performance of Barbara Lewis' "Make Me Your Baby" - not a "lip synk" version. She is my absolute favorite female singer from the 1960's.
Great sound! I remember my youth in the 60ties! Parties in Denmark in summer-holidays!
Kuekator 11 months ago
Anybody notice the middle singer in the backup group "The Blossoms" is Darlene Love one of Phil Spector's staples. An artist in her own right.
squeakystool 1 year ago
Never heard of Barbara Lewis before but she has a stupendous voice. Whatever happened to her?
Gazolba 1 year ago
Take a look at the hosts eyebrows. Scary!
Gazolba 1 year ago
What a line up! Jimmy O'Neil is perfect as the MC--his hipness is a little forced, but you have to remember--this is a POP show, not a ROCK show. Just watch and wonder.....
terrryc 1 year ago
The Blossoms rule!
haj1909 1 year ago
Donna Loren is even hotter than I remember.
ElComadreja777 3 years ago
The Turtles did as good a job on their song as I remembered it
ElComadreja777 3 years ago
How many noticed the guitarist in the Shindogs is James Burton who was Ricky Nelson's guitarist (Hello Mary Lou, etc.) ... kind of a reunion with Ricky on the show.
bevep12 3 years ago
Powerman.
Elvis was in the service 1958-60.
Shindig premiered in 1964 and ended in 1966.
Elvis only did two TV appearances when he got out of the service.
One Sinatra welcome home special in 1960 and then Elvis had his own special in 1968.
Faline83 3 years ago
I noticed that Elvis isn't on any of these posts for Shindig. Was he away in the military during this time? It just seems like every 50s and 60s hit maker was on this show. Anyone know?
powerman2g 3 years ago
LOTTA ENERGY RIGHT FROM THE START!
ledzeptwo 3 years ago
Depressing. lol most of these people have passed on, it is really wierd watching them now. :) Simply beautiful though.
ViceVegaVishop 3 years ago
Love the show but the host is SOOO pretentious with that phony voice. He is hysterical. But the singers and dancers are awesome!
DA90027 3 years ago
Oddly enough, I don't mind the guy (and I usually detest MCs, partly because they're usually trying too hard). It may be a part of the euphoric nostalgia i feel when i watch this stuff.
coyotesong 3 years ago 2
I like Jimmy O'Neill, he was cute :)
nyrainbow 3 years ago
@nyrainbow I met one of the Turtles later on in life and became friends with him. The friendship was 1969-1972. He told me about all the different shows they appeared on Dick Clark etc and what kind of parties they had. You can imagine! He said theTurtles especially like that show because the dancers were so friendly :)) I talk to him occasionaly holidays and such. He had a love for boats so after the Turtle gig was over he became tug boat Captain in the San Diego area. True story..
blinko7777 1 year ago
@blinko7777 And a real neat story too. Thanks.
percommode 4 months ago
Look at those DANCERS LOL I LOVE IT!, and the Rightous Bros. have always been a favorite. Loved that show Shindig w/ Jimmy O'neal.
coldshot55551 3 years ago
FABULOUS. I was delighted to see a "live" performance of Barbara Lewis' "Make Me Your Baby" - not a "lip synk" version. She is my absolute favorite female singer from the 1960's.
barbaralewisfan 3 years ago
her, Timi Yuro and Brenda Lee!!!
MusicDude86 3 years ago
Roger that! Love that song, and this is the only time I've ever seen it live.
SoloPilot6 3 years ago