Silkie - You've got to hide your love away 1966

[eddy72500]

where the hell's got the voice of this slut. poor lennon

[sgtlzy]

Every bit as good as the Beatles, besides the lady is MUCH better looking

than ANY of the Fab Four...!!!!!!!!!!

[neelix1111]

WOW!!! This was played by Brisbane radio 4KQ............... Almost as good as the Jan and Dean version. These people are talented!!

[JohnLennoninmyGuitar]

A bit too jolly for a sad love song... IMO John's Bob Dylan-ish vocals and the simple arrangement is perfect

[hudson3130]

Be proud of your parents- they and their band mates did a great job on a Beatles song.

[TDS4UT]

Great rendition of the Beatles classic hit. I wonder how many people knew about the secret meaning of this sog back when alternative lifestyles were illegal.

[pcollenYT]

Sorry, but sometimes too much is just TOO MUCH. Mum is a little flat in her opening verse. This song doesn't need harmonies..it's more expressive when ONE person, apparently love-lost and forlorn, sings it as did John.

[daynehunt11]

Beatles were way better then this

[Kitandroxandbec]

This beat the Beatles by many miles The 45 of this, amazing, the harmony rocked.

[KennBurch]

So, when their career ended...did they turn into seals and just swim away?

[Karlpetry]

Your mum "sylvie" is a very pretty woman and a great singer. I always liked their version of this song and bought the 45 when it came out.

[kilroy1963]

It was a shock to see Mike on top of the pops . I whet to school with him , sorry he died so young , he was one of natures gentlemen .

[brownindian17]

Beatles song?

[nubs1946]

What memories. Thank you so much. My album is scratchy from being play so much.

[Khultan]

I wasn't born yet but I really dig this.

[Kevin19700]

Just fantastic! Never saw this video. I was in the 8th grade when this came out....seems like yesterday.

[Wolfsonian]

I knew Ivor Aylesbury well in the late '80s. Does anyone know what became of hime?

[shmuli9]

The woman looks rather like the actress Jane Leeves...

[MrHoward55]

Beautiful . many memories here

[koklohnat]

katastrofa

[slant40]

Fontana 1525 (2:10) (USA) Lit me up first time I heard it 45 years ago, and still gives me goosebumps - THANKS for posting!

[Jungleloyalscouse]

Managed to get this CD on Ebay today for £3 what a bargain I bought this really for the memory of Kevin I will always remember his excitement of recording this and him telling my class at St George of England Secondary Modern in Bootle Merseyside little did we know at the time it would be a hit.

Just like a pupil at the time Billy J Kramer. Thanks for the Memories Kevin.

[sgtlzy]

Oh to be 19 again when this came out. Thanks for posting!!

[EpsteinParker]

Great folk style backing vocal.

[bikebeerrun1960]

Truly unique harmonizing that works !

[robertn556]

Brian Epstein was keen to challenge and compete with the Seekers who were one of the top selling bands of the 60's and extremely successful. Identical copy with the same intrumentation and format - Bass, 6 string and 12 string guitars and female lead singer with a tambourine......The Silkie were not as succesful, but this is a good number.

[doglips1958]

British Invasion gold!!!

[TimeWarpLady]

OMG I finally found this version! I have tried to tell people about this, but have never found anyone familiar with it. The band I was in back in college (1972-1976) played this, and I did the high harmonies. People thought my part was original, and then I'd credit Silkie with it, but no one had heard of them.

Thanks for posting this!!

[RickmalR]

This is The BBCs Sounds of the 60s Beatles A to Z song for week starting SAT24JULY10 where the history of this song is given Paul explains that this is John doing Dylan It can be heard for 7days after July 24 by going to the site It is about 38mins into the prog I'm a bit late in posting this week so there is only about 8 to 10 hours left to listen A member of The Silky explains how Paul & George are both heard on their record & that John really produced it by operating the switches & directing

[PTSonAcid]

Jamie - I'd love to touch base with silvie sometime. Uncle Ivor was really close to me and told me a lot of stories from that time. But would be good to hear more. Hope alls well with you. Yours Rich

[ppaabvlo]

La voz de esa mujer está de sobra, de hecho estropea la canción.

[MrTrainboy1]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO *hiss hiss* BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[yobonab]

Since the Beatles only recorded this on an album (Help) and never released it as a single, this was the version that got the radio airplay at the time. The same for Michelle (off Rubber Soul) which was recorded by a duo named David and Jonathan.

[mkp823]

@yobonab Suppose it depends on where you live. In Detroit / Windsor area I NEVER heard this version until years later when canadian radio had content restrictions imposed upon them (late '70s). The local stations were Top-40, but when it came to the Beatles, they played lots of album cuts. We heard the original ALOT... and nothing tops it.

[brotherdoug63]

I absolutely love this version of the song. Very talented bunch.l want to tune my 12 string to this song like they do.

[BeatnikManfred]

...I had to come back and listen to this again...just wonderful,,,

[cecilnbeany]

Best version of this song. I'll admit her voice is unusual, but it's perfect for this song.

[karenxbeezy0x]

Excellent excellent excellent! Agree, best Beatles cover....

[babystinky]

i am surprised that such a good cover came out so quickly. great job man.

[bluemeanie81]

i really like this cover!! all of the singers voices are good and blend very well. it's so cool the beatles helped them out!!

[avlisk]

Wow! I haven't heard this in 45 years, and never seen a video. Thanks so much, a real treat.

[carmimartang]

they are shit, beatles forever¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[pinworms70]

Great version, they really did the song well.

[aimeemannfan2010]

KaptKan1 Lol! The best response I've ever read on YouTube. Awesome Lol!!

[aimeemannfan2010]

I agree with KaptKan1. The harmonizing is what makes it their own. What a performance! Well done.

Jamieramsden007, this is your mom and dad!? Wow, they are a part of music history. That is awesome! I can't imagine what that would be like. Thanks for posting.

[locomotive1804]

Well it's a good version...

[djerc7]

Johnny nailed this and its his own tune.this cover is so-so but far from as good as the fabs

[MatiEsandi]

maybe im to much of a lennon fan, but i didnt liked this cover

[Amasian08]

Not a big fan of the singing here, but it's not a bad cover.

And the way they're holding their guitars looks extremely uncomfortable.

[shazbat1]

What is with the woman? God awful attempt at singing!

[tacotank10]

Don't really like their singing voices, but this is actually really fun to sing to with the harmonies.

[jamieramsden007]

actually just noticed that there was a reprint in Dec 2009 from Hux records.

[jamieramsden007]

the silkie cd (silkie sings the songs of bob dylan) was available on one-way records, but the last print was 1996 - you can find it on eBay though.

kristofer engelheart has a new book out (The Undercover Beatles, i think) that has a chapter on the Silkie, if you are interested....

[jamieramsden007]

that's my mum and dad in the middle - kevin is on the left playing double bass, then mike (dad), sylvie (mum) and then ivor.

it was a Top 10 hit in the states and top 30in the UK.

paul's arrangement and he played the intro on the single, john was in the studio producing and george played the percussion. they were genuinely the only band to record with the beatles....

i'm biased but it is the best beatles cover.

[KaptKan1]

jamie, GOD BLESS YOUR MUM AND DAD! This song was indeed a huge hit in the USA when I was a teenager there. I always liked this version even better than the Beatles' original. It is truly the best Beatles "cover" ever.

[KaptKan1]

@jamieramsden007 You're not biased man, that's a cold, hard fact. I played my 45 rpm of this so much it wore out. Your mum's harmonising was MAGIC! Tell her I said so with much thanks.

[bugandzeb]

@jamieramsden007 hi hope mike and silv r ok send them our love ian and rocking rob exmouth. ps keep on rocking.

[dleiker1300]

@jamieramsden007

Congrads on making history for your mum & dad. 45 years later, IT STILL SOUNDS GREAT. i would love to know if they ever made an other tunes, other than City Winds.

kansas city

[jamieramsden007]

@dleiker1300

Kev obtained (through his usual subtle ways) a studio version of the album that has the Dylan album (with the Beatles cover) and 4

"original" or other songs. There was City Winds written by my dad (which was the B side to Hide Your Love Away), Keys to My Soul (which Ivor wrote - a beauty), Help Me Brother (which was a pumped up version of a folk standard, I believe) and Close the Door Gently (which was written by a scottish bloke and is another beaut).

[jamieramsden007]

@jamieramsden007

OK Update - I did some fact checking and the latest (OneWay) CD has the bonus tracks:

1) Leave me to Cry (Not sure who wrote it but will find out)

2) Keys to My Soul (Ivor)

3) Born to be wth You (D. Robertson)

4) I'm So Sorry (Not sure again)

Close the Door Gently is on the Album and CD (but not an original), as is City Winds (written by my Dad). I'll have to find out about Blood Red River, as the "rising sun" is a pub they used to drink in, I believe.

[jamieramsden007]

@jamieramsden007

The Help me Brother song is one of a few more on the Silkie Session CD which I have to dig out. I'll ask mum about the rest - she is coming to stay with us in the US next month, so I'll have her post. Email me/post on this site if you have any other questions about the band/history/Beatles.

The CD was reissued by Hux Records last December - not sure if this is a simple reprint of the One Way version, but will let you know.

[mysterysurf]

@jamieramsden007 Jamie, their Wiki notes your mum & dad sometimes gigged with some of their children. Did that include you? Really wonderful sound they had, great harmonies. And Sylvie in particular has such a distinct, lovely voice.

[calienteyfria]

@jamieramsden007 You have every right to be biased. I can't get over the vulnerability in Sylvie's voice. It kills me. Awesome song.

[cfkane1000]

@jamieramsden007 That's wonderful. I find your bias totally justified. Love this version. Bought the single when I was 12.

[donnyrecordsnyc]

@jamieramsden007 fyi this version was first known to the American public at the time before the beatle version became known to the public. I have both versions of the U.S. fontana lp, one with a blue cover, the other with a purple cover. This has a secure place in history.

[snidge2000]

@jamieramsden007 Wow! what a great story, it is a great cover of a great song :-)

[Zimnyification]

@jamieramsden007 what's it like seeing them so young? haha

[Tuddyboy11]

Great post!!! This footage is rare and they nailed this song and had a big hit with it.

[lennon42john]

very good

[PRR5406]

First version I ever heard, and I immediately fell in love with the harmonies. The studio version is impeccable. They're not the Beatles, but this may be the best cover of any Beatles tune, anytime. Glad to see the group doing it live. Even happier to learn the Beatles were in on it.

[pogodog1]

Great version - better than the Beatles

[gregory06]

Are you serious???????????????????????­?

[pdeckder]

Lennon arranged this song for the Silkie and co-produced the single with McCartney. So you can't say that this version isn't true to the songwriter's vision.

[KaptKan1]

I agree with pogodog -- and I'm a BIG Beatles fan. Very few groups or individuals ever did justice to an original Beatles song, but The Silkie really outdid the lads who wrote this one.

[unitedglass]

Great version - but turning off her mike would not have been a terrible idea...

[KaptKan1]

unitedglass, Going and soaking your head in battery acid would not be a terrible idea...

[unitedglass]

@KaptKan1 - I'll bet if I did soak my head in battery acid I'd still sing better than her!

[KaptKan1]

@unitedglass

I tell you what, smartass: go do it, then get back to us.

This song is magic and the lady's harmonising is legendary. Those who do not like it should troll elsewhere.

[mkp823]

THIS was a hit someplace? The girl has a lame voice (maybe if she opened her mouth a bit she could enunciate better). Give me the FabFour any day!

[3753mail]

Thanks for posting - definitely this version is the best...

[XninjaXK1]

this version sucks!!! Beatles version is really better than this shit!!

[TigersHunting]

ahhh... very nostalgic... My uncle ivor, who died 6 years ago... great to see the band playing. Thanks for putting this up.

Rich

[kezcuk]

So sad to see from these notes that all 3 guys from this group have passed away.

Is that Brian Epstein in the background of this video, visible at 1:25?

[ostbg]

No, that's not him...

[ediann]

wow what a great rendition of this song!

[MikeBlitzMag]

This is actually from November 1965, not 1966. Whatever the case, there's a lot to be said for this being the definitive version of the song. Even better was the flip side on the 45, which was a great folk rocker called "City Winds". Would LOVE to see a video of that one!

[fritz51135]

Beat Club Episode 7 dated 16.4.1966

[TheJakewilson]

hahahahaha!

[rowedj]

how very sad to read of ivor's passing! i spent 2 very happy years, straight out of uni, working for the home office at gatwick airport, and my social life at the time relied very heavily on "folk at the chequers" every sunday evening, with ivor, john (scott cree), kevin, and others. during my 30 years living and working in spain i often remembered those evenings and the "famous recording artists" i had known when i lived in the uk! best wishes to all ivor's family and associates. daveR

[1979Saluki]

WOW I don't know what to say! I like this version better than the Beatles' Must be the folksy sound soo cool!!!!

[BeatnikManfred]

ich bin zurück gekommen to hear this song again.....better as from the beatles....great******

Heave great week........>Manni

[paddypoke]

Du bist gekommen und ich bin gobsmacken to hear and SEE this again. Talk about lost treasures.

[steelheadsteve]

that's Jack Black on the right

[heidi24december]

I'm Heidi , Ivor's daughter- he is on the far right playing guitar.Kevin is far left playing double bass , and Mike and Silvie are centre.

It is great to see this-thank you for posting it.Sadly, my dad died five years ago-I wonder what he would make of being on You Tube!

I have a cd which my dad gave me-it was printed in USA 1996, but I don't know where you can get them from.

[dtatelman]

Thank you Heidi, they sang beautifully.

[maryquant1967]

It says by the person who posted this, that the band was managed by Brian Epstein. Do you have any memories of your dad talking about Brian or the Beatles? best wishes.

[johnscottcree]

I'm so sorry to learn about your Dad. When he and I played this song, we called it a medley of his hit. I've been trying to re-establish contact for years and am glad to have found you through his video. I enjoyed playing in a duo with your Dad from 1973-75 and have some recordings by us and by him solo. Please let me know if you'd like me to send them.

I stayed in your house when you were small, several times, and remember you and your brother waking me up, with your measels.

[LouieOLetitbee]

wow she's bad at singing

[wellershill]

She sure is.

[kazar77]

Can you do better? No? Then shut up!

[TheMrsbennet]

you can get a cd of their songs - i got one last year. Can anyone tell me which one is which? Sylvia is obvious of course.

[KaptKan1]

These guys were a "flash in the pan" back in 66 or so. I loved their version of this song and wish that they had made the big time.

[BenBarfuss]

A rare Beatles song sung by them without vocal harmony, which this spirited cover version however neatly and tastefully supplies. Thanks for posting it.

[writeroffthelake]

The Silkie did the best cover of "Dylan's Dream" I've ever heard, and their "Close the Door Gently" is fantastic. I still have the album they're on, but no needle for my turntable.  If anyone has them and could post them, I'd be eternally grateful. - writeroffthelake at Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio's oldest summer resort

[nogansos]

I heard Sylvia & Mike still play up in Dartington , England.

[yomotoro]

Strangely beautiful, soft & subdued singing & harmonies . Three of the Beatles played in this song.From 1966.

[critch55]

Then it may interested to know my Grandad ( Alan Ramsden) is Mike Ramsden cousin. He is very proud of this fact!

[brucebrownlee]

What a joy to learn more about these folks. Always loved the recording but didn't the people and the story.  Thanks.

[memomora]

mmm maybe yes, maybe no, I prefer the original beatles version!!!

this version sucks!

[lancelot1953]

Fritz,

Thank you so much for this vintage video clip. I had heard the group in "Oldies but Goodies" broadcasts never to have a look at them or know anything about who they were. Thanks for sharing with us some of their history - I am impressed by the "clean teenager look" of those days. I guess we were not that bad then!

My regards, Lancelot

[Jungleloyalscouse]

What ever happened to Kevin

He was a teacher at St George of England

Secondary School Bootle

Good old Mr Cunningham they were a good sounding folk group when you think Liverpool had them all so many Great bands the list is endless Merseybeat forever

[jongard]

He went to work for IBM and was a huge success with them, working for them in France, America and then back to the UK. He has sadly now passed away.

One of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

[Jederauski]

I am Zoe, Kevyn's daughter. It has been amazing to read such lovely things here about my dad and his band. He often told me about appearing on TV but this is the first time that I have ever actually seen him.

[Patukkamies]

Rofl

[d0meyer]

This was written by John Lennon. The Silkies' version was produced by Lennon himself, with Paul McCartney on guitar & George Harrison playing percussion. The groups album of the same name is also notable for several great Dylan covers, including Blowing In the Wind, The Times They Are AChangin, Girl of the N. Country & It Aint Me Babe. In a taped conversation between Dylan, who apparently knew nothing about the group, & Lennon: Dylan asks What do they sound like? Lennon replies: Silky.

[mikemarie63]

Beautifull to see you like to hear you few years ago. We never forget the moments together with you. Big kisses from France to you Sylvia and all your familly.

Anne Marie and Mike

[colin4509]

I knew Syvia when we were both teenagers at school here in Stoke, I never knew she could sing. Imagine my surprise at seeing her on the tellie back in the60's.She had a wonderfully happy outlook and a super sense of humour.

[3753mail]

Silkie's version of this song will always be my favorite..loved their harmony..

[vintagezigg]

This was the first version that came out on the radio back then.Check the tube for the recorded version by the Silkie , its much better despite the video

[uglytoad69]

I like this version. Eddie Vedders has a good version too, but the Beatles did the original!

[gtrvoc]

Mike and Sylv became friends of mine and actually played a short set at my wedding.

Sadly Mike passed away three years ago .. the church in Totnes Devon was packed to the rafters.

A great guy , a wonderful couple and fabulous friends. ... lots of love to you and the family Sylv ... xxxx

[georgieherge]

Wow never seen this. Live too.

I've got the original 45. It's a great cover version. There's a nice little guitar lick missing on this version.

[MartyRotten]

The singer kind of sounds like Sandy Denny. Great version of a great song.

[typingnow]

The only song done better by someone other than the Beatles. I like this version better because the female voice really adds a special, extra emphasis. Well done, and too bad the group didn't go farther.

[singinjohnny]

I can't help but agree. This is actually the first rendition of the song that I had ever heard. I avoided the long lines at movie theaters in the summer of '65 and didn't see "Help" or "A Hard Day's Night", for that matter, until early '66. I heard this song when it came out in the fall of '65 and it remains a most beautiful gem of music signifying that time.

[nkerio]

The male voice is great for this song. The female's, not so good.

[KEvronius]

great harmonies, but her lead part in the first verse doesn't work that well.

KEvron

[daughterofethosz]

So cool!!

[novapup2001]

This is a great arrangement of a classic.

[rsensorat3]

Thanks. Such a great post. Silkie's version of this is the one I remember most from that childhood long ago.

[gusgus2448]

this is the version that made the Top 10 way back when. The Beatles version was never a chart maker

[BeatnikManfred]

Lieber Freund...lange gesucht...endlich gefunden.

Die beste Version dieses Liedes.Beser als von den Beatles.

Alles liebe....Manni

[rudolfo6666]

Great to watch again this old record. Thanks from Prague.

[Jungleloyalscouse]

Thanks for posting this it is a very hard to find I remember my teacher telling the class the group were on television when this was recorded and guess who the teacher was Kevin Cunningham I often wondered what happened to Kevin last seen in Bootle,Merseyside

[rayclover]

this song is very sweet,i'm gonna use it in a video of mine!

[nucleuscontour]

Thank you so very much for taking the time & energy to share this most wonderful video with the World...Barry in PA.

[maranjo50]

Fantastic to see Mike and Sylv and the guys - thanks for posting this!

[Ermengarde11]

I guess the reason I've never heard of this group is that they are British. I'm in the US. I like them!

[carmelo3750]

Made the top five in NYC when it was released.

[64098]

I love this version. It was so easy to find too.

[rollingstones1965]

Great video to go with a GREAT cover Thank You.

[yipchow]

Good video and good song.