must be getting old.. got it wrong on my last post but here is the 1957 line up of the Temperance seven... C.Howard trumpet/cornet.. P.McDowell trombone..A.S.Cooper clarinet..P.Harrison banjo,..C.Bowles piano.... B.Innes G.J.P.K. Joe Clark clarinet..Clifford Bevan Tuba........
the line up i gave was that for the 1961 recording of Pasadena the same line up was going in the mid 60's when i use to regularly go and see them, into the late 60's early 70's many changes occurred, now is this the first line up.... NO I dont even know id i have the 1956/8 line up at home [on holiday at present] but i do remember cephus on vocals and paul on the grand jazz percussion kit... will have a look when i get home,
This was the second version released on 45rpm record, It embraced a change of key after the vocal. The earlier and more rare version did not have the change of key. I happen to have both versions. I must have played this many hundreds of times with The Vintage Syncopators.- Mike Higham
I left school in 1961 but up to the beginning I did a paper round from Clough's Newsagents on Princess Parade next door to the Cresta Picture House in Fallowfield... I can recall this record very well at the time..
Alan Swainstone Cooper, clarinet,base clarinet,soprano sax and phonofiddle
Franklyn B Paverty, Susaphone
John Gieves-watson banjo and spoons
Megaphone vocalist, [whispering] Paul McDowell
the only one i met again after the original band broke up was Cephas Howard at his pottery workshop on the Isle of Wight, I believe he then moved to France and had/has a thriving pottery/art shop there
@MrThebrickman : Was the line-up you've detailed the very first one? I used to have a book by Brian Mathew, dating from 1963, about the best-known trad jazz bands of the time, including the T7. The personnel he listed were as you give them, with the following differences:
(Count) Clifford [de] Bevan - piano
Ray Whittome (for Philip Harrison)
Mr Paverty's real name apparently was Martin Fry. And I seem to recall that Alan Swainstone Cooper was also known as Henry MacHooter!
when a lad, I use to go to watch them every year [early June] at Dartford park band stand, [i think i was the youngest in the audience] their stage act was great as was their musicianship , the original line up was billed as..
Cephas Howard [Captain cashiered] trumpet & euphonium
when a lad, I use to go to watch them every year [early June] at Dartford park band stand, [i think i was the youngest in the audience] their stage act was great as was their musicianship , the original line up was billed as..
Cephas Howard [Captain cashiered] trumpet & euphonium
John R.T Davis [sheik Haroun of Wadi el Yadounir] Alto sax, trombone,second trumpet
I forgot to mention, this is my number one party piece. I sing it right through, at the drop of a hat , on any occasion. Maybe I will post myself performing the song at some point. Oh dear !!
These Guys were a senstation. They were accepted, back then, as "Pop Stars" on the one hand , and also full blown members of the more elite jazz scene on the other. i was around as a 19 year old "oik" ae the time and I have great memories of sreeing them live at several venues. Notably the Chinese zazz Club in Brighton, the Hayworth in Haywards Heath (I think) and the Downs Hotel in Hassocks (all in Sussex, by the way)
forgot what this tape is on but contains these tracks also. b bumble & the stingers - nut rocker, billy j kramer - bad to me, freddie and the dreamers - you were mad 4 me, johnny kid & pirates - ill never get over u, gerry & pacemakers - you'll never walk alone. forgot the tape thoufgh bu has another in the set that has, thank you very much - clifford & pictures matstickmen
God Blimey, this takes me back, my older sisters used to play this song and for some reason it was very 'IT' in its day. Me being Six I was into Bobby Darren, Well we all have these phases don't we, But I must admit I love this song and I love the words too. Thank you for posting...............XX
Can you please tell me what album this is taken from? I have a version wherein Paul SINGS the line "where honey bees &c." -- but here, he SPEAKS it. I'd like to have them both.
@PaulMagnussen I'm pretty sure I have the sung version on a 45rpm single. I have to find it! If you want a copy, send me a message via here and I'll then pass an email address.
i was born in 1962 and i remember my dad having this record and i love it so does my cat the little black spiderette...classic tune and im a punk rocker......oh you pulman train,,,,
Absolutely brilliant track. Great music will always last
drdlaad 1 day ago
must be getting old.. got it wrong on my last post but here is the 1957 line up of the Temperance seven... C.Howard trumpet/cornet.. P.McDowell trombone..A.S.Cooper clarinet..P.Harrison banjo,..C.Bowles piano.... B.Innes G.J.P.K. Joe Clark clarinet..Clifford Bevan Tuba........
hope this helps
MrThebrickman 4 days ago
the line up i gave was that for the 1961 recording of Pasadena the same line up was going in the mid 60's when i use to regularly go and see them, into the late 60's early 70's many changes occurred, now is this the first line up.... NO I dont even know id i have the 1956/8 line up at home [on holiday at present] but i do remember cephus on vocals and paul on the grand jazz percussion kit... will have a look when i get home,
MrThebrickman 1 week ago
This was the second version released on 45rpm record, It embraced a change of key after the vocal. The earlier and more rare version did not have the change of key. I happen to have both versions. I must have played this many hundreds of times with The Vintage Syncopators.- Mike Higham
MrMikehigham 1 week ago
at the time for me rock/roll was king,but this found a place in my heart,still does
mackiekyle1 3 weeks ago
Loved these as a boy,what was the B side ?
crapgaz 1 month ago
GOD! I love this!!!
epunderground 2 months ago
I left school in 1961 but up to the beginning I did a paper round from Clough's Newsagents on Princess Parade next door to the Cresta Picture House in Fallowfield... I can recall this record very well at the time..
tedknott1 3 months ago
sorry finger against keyboard problems..
so to complete the line up.
Alan Swainstone Cooper, clarinet,base clarinet,soprano sax and phonofiddle
Franklyn B Paverty, Susaphone
John Gieves-watson banjo and spoons
Megaphone vocalist, [whispering] Paul McDowell
the only one i met again after the original band broke up was Cephas Howard at his pottery workshop on the Isle of Wight, I believe he then moved to France and had/has a thriving pottery/art shop there
MrThebrickman 6 months ago 2
@MrThebrickman : Was the line-up you've detailed the very first one? I used to have a book by Brian Mathew, dating from 1963, about the best-known trad jazz bands of the time, including the T7. The personnel he listed were as you give them, with the following differences:
(Count) Clifford [de] Bevan - piano
Ray Whittome (for Philip Harrison)
Mr Paverty's real name apparently was Martin Fry. And I seem to recall that Alan Swainstone Cooper was also known as Henry MacHooter!
Krzyszczynski 1 week ago
when a lad, I use to go to watch them every year [early June] at Dartford park band stand, [i think i was the youngest in the audience] their stage act was great as was their musicianship , the original line up was billed as..
Cephas Howard [Captain cashiered] trumpet & euphonium
John R.
MrThebrickman 6 months ago
when a lad, I use to go to watch them every year [early June] at Dartford park band stand, [i think i was the youngest in the audience] their stage act was great as was their musicianship , the original line up was billed as..
Cephas Howard [Captain cashiered] trumpet & euphonium
John R.T Davis [sheik Haroun of Wadi el Yadounir] Alto sax, trombone,second trumpet
Philip [Fingers] Harrison, Alto and baritone sax
[the cannon] Colin Bowls, Piano
Brian Innes, grand jazz percussion kit with bells
MrThebrickman 6 months ago
Thank you for a wonderful version ! U R GREAT!
HarborGuy 6 months ago
Wrote 85 years ago, fantastic ! Thank you ," you tube " Daan Dijkshoorn
daandijkshoorn 6 months ago
Brilliant! Recorded at Abbey road, produced by none other than... George Martin
MreViewer 6 months ago
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Great!! Brings back memories...Thanks.
culagharraidh 7 months ago
Great!! Brings back memories...Thanks.
culagharraidh 7 months ago
One of the best records EVER! Guaranteed smiles every time.
BorderRebels 7 months ago
Eccentric, pure English class from beginning to end
treetop91 8 months ago
The singer was always billed as "Vocal refrain by Mr Paul MacDowell"
clivegb1 9 months ago
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Produced by..... George Martin
MreViewer 9 months ago
A masterpiece - Singer's name please?
Thanks for a great post.
jazzfanjohn 10 months ago
Not On CD. Must Be Very Hot?
JustinLangford1981 1 year ago
This brought a smile to my face! Thank you. I LOVE it!
TheRetro60s 1 year ago
I forgot to mention, this is my number one party piece. I sing it right through, at the drop of a hat , on any occasion. Maybe I will post myself performing the song at some point. Oh dear !!
Nojnotpu 1 year ago
These Guys were a senstation. They were accepted, back then, as "Pop Stars" on the one hand , and also full blown members of the more elite jazz scene on the other. i was around as a 19 year old "oik" ae the time and I have great memories of sreeing them live at several venues. Notably the Chinese zazz Club in Brighton, the Hayworth in Haywards Heath (I think) and the Downs Hotel in Hassocks (all in Sussex, by the way)
Nojnotpu 1 year ago
a stunning piece. thank you so much for posting this!
vealshanker 1 year ago
Brilliant!!
tommytempra 1 year ago
Absolute magic thanks. If anyone has this on vinyl, the Parlophone label I believe, the flip side "Sugar" would be well worth posting.
6F6G 1 year ago
"There are eight of us and nine of us drink."
Kostenbaat 1 year ago
@Kostenbaat
There were in fact nine members in the ensemble - they were described as being 'One over the Eight".
Spitalhatch 11 months ago
forgot what this tape is on but contains these tracks also. b bumble & the stingers - nut rocker, billy j kramer - bad to me, freddie and the dreamers - you were mad 4 me, johnny kid & pirates - ill never get over u, gerry & pacemakers - you'll never walk alone. forgot the tape thoufgh bu has another in the set that has, thank you very much - clifford & pictures matstickmen
Oldskooldarkcore 1 year ago
Did Rolf Harris play this?
johnhamiltonathome 1 year ago
loved this track since was a very very little lad
stashyjon 1 year ago
The only song ever that i have remembered the words to.
bunterscuttle 1 year ago
God Blimey, this takes me back, my older sisters used to play this song and for some reason it was very 'IT' in its day. Me being Six I was into Bobby Darren, Well we all have these phases don't we, But I must admit I love this song and I love the words too. Thank you for posting...............XX
happychappy12 1 year ago
Harry, I've managed to get hold of both versions now. Thanks anyway.
PaulMagnussen 1 year ago
Can you please tell me what album this is taken from? I have a version wherein Paul SINGS the line "where honey bees &c." -- but here, he SPEAKS it. I'd like to have them both.
Thanks.
PaulMagnussen 2 years ago
@PaulMagnussen I'm pretty sure I have the sung version on a 45rpm single. I have to find it! If you want a copy, send me a message via here and I'll then pass an email address.
harryf200 1 year ago
i was born in 1962 and i remember my dad having this record and i love it so does my cat the little black spiderette...classic tune and im a punk rocker......oh you pulman train,,,,
magicspidercat 2 years ago