The Action did record the song "Do I Love You..." as a demo for Decca Records in 1965 with Mike Vernon producing; Decca passed on the band so they went with Parlophone which yielded producer George Martin. Circa 2001 a couple of UK fans saw an eBay advert for someone in the States who was selling the song on acetate by The Action & they snagged it. The hope is that this track will be featured as a bonus item to accompany the forthcoming book about The Action and the mod movement.
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@doingmyheadin cant you upload it m8t,i spoke to peter watson the guitarist from the action the other night hes got to copies on video ,think theve stopped production of in the lap of mods at the moment ,unless they can covert the vids to dvd
@doingmyheadin cant you upload it m8t,i spoke to peter watson the guitarist from the action the other night hes got two copies on video ,think theve stopped production of in the lap of mods at the moment ,unless they can covert the vids to dvd were all fucked
@highschoolmusical841 Sometimes forget why I've walked into a room, but I remember every little detail from those days. Great nights at the Marquee and Flamingo, and most of the soon-to-be-big-name bands we saw didn't even have record contracts yet. Remember regularly rubbing shoulders with The Who in The Ship in Wardour Street. Not sure about dole money but, as an East End boy, I only knew ONE student. Walking into the Marquee and hearing the Brian Auger Trinity warming the crowd. Magic!
Bonjour, vous aimez les sixties ? écoutez et podcastez mon émission "le super son des 60's" sur le site de plumfm. You like the 60's ? please, listen and podcast my broadcast "le super son des 60's", connect to "plumfm". Salut et faites gaffe au rock and roll.
@BIGSOULMAN1 I was also at that gig – I first saw them as The Boys supporting The Who at the Marquee in 1963. They were too much competition for The Who and they only lasted a couple of weeks! I've got a DVD of the 100 Club gig.
Could someone please help me? I was at the 1999 Action concert at 100Club and I've been interviewed by what seemed to be a Tv crew as I was getting in the Room. I'd like to find out who filmed it to get a souvenir of that great concert. If anyone knows anything about the people who were filming the public in the Club's hall, I'd be glad to know. This video MUST be somewhere! Thanks!
Could someone please help me? I was at the 1999 Action concert at 100Club and I've been interviewed by what seemed to be a Tv crew as I was getting in the Room. I'd like to find out who filmed it to get a souvenir of that great concert. If anyone knows anything about the people who were filming the public in the Club's hall, I'd be glad to know. This video MUST be somewhere! Thanks!
@MrHotfuzz84 I was also at that gig – I first saw them as The Boys supporting The Who at the Marquee in 1963. They were too much competition for The Who and they only lasted a couple of weeks! I've got a DVD of the 100 Club gig.
Just found out that Mike Evans, bass player with The Action, died last week. A truly sad, sad loss. R.I.P Mike, and a heartfelt thanks for the wonderful, timeless and Soulful music of The Action.
Creation-Action-Small Faces-real mod stuff.Aint seen Rikki Farr for years.Why did I sell my Vespa GS-cause I bought a Mini.This band were the dogs bits-forget the Who,just a load of chancers,this lot were real.
Great to see Rikki Farr, I remember him managing the Action for a while and then worked for him at two Isle of Wight Festivals, he lives in Arizona now but was instrumental in promoting MOD and Soul bands along the South Coast especially at the Birdcage in Portsmouth, great band the Action.
lol, silly me! I just checked it, that is my favorite Action group. I like the name you changed it to. Very appropriate! Thank you for creating the group, I really enjoy going on there and checking everything out. It is a small world. haha. :D
I wish I could find a full version of The Action doing "Do I Love You" on a CD or an album, or video or anything! I love their version of that song, and I cannot find it anywhere!
so is their second LP Jug of Love on Blue Horizon...they also did a solo LP for Reg King on Utd Artists which is ok....very good in parts but a bit over orchestrated.
the action also recorded another ronnie spector?ronnettes song,"hey sa lo ney"but song had ben recorded by lot of others so not sure who did original.
brill band the action!.i still search for the stuff,old 45s lps etc.
The Ronettes did You Baby as well. As far as I know this is the only footage, its certainly the only film of The Action I've ever seen - Would have been great to see & hear the whole songs though
Hi Mertonparka. Its 'Do I love You', originally recorded by The Ronettes (itself a mighty fine version, in fact my fave song of theirs). As far as I know The Action added the 2 Ronettes tracks they perform here to their set around late 1966, but never recorded them
Actually The Action did record the song "Do I Love You..." as a demo for Decca Records in 1965 with Mike Vernon producing; Decca passed on the band so they went with Parlophone which yielded producer George Martin. Circa 2001 a couple of UK fans saw an eBay advert for someone in the States who was selling the song on acetate by The Action & they snagged it. The hope is that this track will be featured as a bonus item to accompany the forthcoming book about The Action and the mod movement.
Rikki Farr was one of the Isle Of Wight festival orginizers. Wonder if Mighty Baby played there because of this, him being there old friend and all. Footage?...
Brilliant! I've only ever seen the part of this footage that was turned into the 'Shadows and Refelctions' promo film. The Action's harmonies are amazing.
Brilliant upload!
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The Action did record the song "Do I Love You..." as a demo for Decca Records in 1965 with Mike Vernon producing; Decca passed on the band so they went with Parlophone which yielded producer George Martin. Circa 2001 a couple of UK fans saw an eBay advert for someone in the States who was selling the song on acetate by The Action & they snagged it. The hope is that this track will be featured as a bonus item to accompany the forthcoming book about The Action and the mod movement.
goal2jtb 9 months ago
yep remember the Action and others at The Marquee but share your pain about recent memories! it was a rotten shame they never made it bigger.
scotconnect 11 months ago
Used to see The Action and The Who at the Goldhawk club,Shepherds Bush. The Action were better than The Who.
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abdul4107 1 year ago
Fantastic footage. There must be some more knocking around!! The only other I've seen is the Rolled Gold video of The 100 Club reunion.
doingmyheadin 1 year ago
@doingmyheadin cant you upload it m8t,i spoke to peter watson the guitarist from the action the other night hes got to copies on video ,think theve stopped production of in the lap of mods at the moment ,unless they can covert the vids to dvd
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@doingmyheadin cant you upload it m8t,i spoke to peter watson the guitarist from the action the other night hes got two copies on video ,think theve stopped production of in the lap of mods at the moment ,unless they can covert the vids to dvd were all fucked
11thedogfather 1 year ago
RIP Reg King Died OCT 8 2010 Top mod and top mod band.Just ask Paul Weller
Saw them so many times and they just got better. Mods(real mods!!) live forever.
gorgio45 1 year ago 2
@highschoolmusical841 Sometimes forget why I've walked into a room, but I remember every little detail from those days. Great nights at the Marquee and Flamingo, and most of the soon-to-be-big-name bands we saw didn't even have record contracts yet. Remember regularly rubbing shoulders with The Who in The Ship in Wardour Street. Not sure about dole money but, as an East End boy, I only knew ONE student. Walking into the Marquee and hearing the Brian Auger Trinity warming the crowd. Magic!
TheMarquee63 1 year ago
à highschoolmusical841. Je ne connais pas ce groupe, je vais aller découvrir cela.
supersondessixties 1 year ago
Bonjour, vous aimez les sixties ? écoutez et podcastez mon émission "le super son des 60's" sur le site de plumfm. You like the 60's ? please, listen and podcast my broadcast "le super son des 60's", connect to "plumfm". Salut et faites gaffe au rock and roll.
supersondessixties 1 year ago
POR SIEMPRE REG KING!
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sicandmorfacbani 1 year ago
I think This version of "you baby" based on Lovin'Spoonful's version.
1965smudge 1 year ago
@BIGSOULMAN1 I was also at that gig – I first saw them as The Boys supporting The Who at the Marquee in 1963. They were too much competition for The Who and they only lasted a couple of weeks! I've got a DVD of the 100 Club gig.
TheMarquee63
TheMarquee63 1 year ago
thanks for posting this. I've never seen any footage of the Action before, I've always loved the band. Superb!
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Could someone please help me? I was at the 1999 Action concert at 100Club and I've been interviewed by what seemed to be a Tv crew as I was getting in the Room. I'd like to find out who filmed it to get a souvenir of that great concert. If anyone knows anything about the people who were filming the public in the Club's hall, I'd be glad to know. This video MUST be somewhere! Thanks!
MrHotfuzz84 1 year ago
Could someone please help me? I was at the 1999 Action concert at 100Club and I've been interviewed by what seemed to be a Tv crew as I was getting in the Room. I'd like to find out who filmed it to get a souvenir of that great concert. If anyone knows anything about the people who were filming the public in the Club's hall, I'd be glad to know. This video MUST be somewhere! Thanks!
MrHotfuzz84 1 year ago
@MrHotfuzz84 I was also at that gig – I first saw them as The Boys supporting The Who at the Marquee in 1963. They were too much competition for The Who and they only lasted a couple of weeks! I've got a DVD of the 100 Club gig.
TheMarquee63
TheMarquee63 1 year ago
BRILLIANT! Thanks for posting this, simply amazing!
Wilthomer66 2 years ago
Thanks for the post and RIP Evans.
TheLastTurokian 2 years ago
Just found out that Mike Evans, bass player with The Action, died last week. A truly sad, sad loss. R.I.P Mike, and a heartfelt thanks for the wonderful, timeless and Soulful music of The Action.
soulagent65 2 years ago 3
@soulagent65
Boy where have I been? I just now found out about it. They were one of my favorite mod bands besides the Small Faces!
bloderme 1 year ago
The Action were the best , period.
spyweed1111 2 years ago
great footage thanks for sharing
11thedogfather 2 years ago
Creation-Action-Small Faces-real mod stuff.Aint seen Rikki Farr for years.Why did I sell my Vespa GS-cause I bought a Mini.This band were the dogs bits-forget the Who,just a load of chancers,this lot were real.
gorgio45 2 years ago
Fantastic - never knew about this footage. Thanks.
kev1nski 2 years ago
Great to see Rikki Farr, I remember him managing the Action for a while and then worked for him at two Isle of Wight Festivals, he lives in Arizona now but was instrumental in promoting MOD and Soul bands along the South Coast especially at the Birdcage in Portsmouth, great band the Action.
jemlush 2 years ago
lol, silly me! I just checked it, that is my favorite Action group. I like the name you changed it to. Very appropriate! Thank you for creating the group, I really enjoy going on there and checking everything out. It is a small world. haha. :D
wouldntyoulike2know 2 years ago
I will I will! I love the Action groups on facebook, I am a part of a few on there. Thanks very much for the link.
wouldntyoulike2know 2 years ago
I hope it does. that would be such a great thing, I love that song.
wouldntyoulike2know 2 years ago
Fucking awesome. Pretty rare too. Thanks a lot for bringin' it here.
andreivovo 3 years ago
I wish I could find a full version of The Action doing "Do I Love You" on a CD or an album, or video or anything! I love their version of that song, and I cannot find it anywhere!
wouldntyoulike2know 3 years ago
Reg King, wow, he's good looking. Quite cute.
wouldntyoulike2know 3 years ago
what a great band!
moveonupcb 3 years ago
any info appreciated on action and any video from the mod re-union in north london about 2-3 years ago?.
brigader4heart 3 years ago
wats the song the action are singin at the start ?
redrumash 3 years ago
so is their second LP Jug of Love on Blue Horizon...they also did a solo LP for Reg King on Utd Artists which is ok....very good in parts but a bit over orchestrated.
hugobear1 3 years ago
the action also recorded another ronnie spector?ronnettes song,"hey sa lo ney"but song had ben recorded by lot of others so not sure who did original.
brill band the action!.i still search for the stuff,old 45s lps etc.
brigader4heart 3 years ago
Mickey Lee Lane- on Swan records.
tonykbailey 3 years ago
The Ronettes did You Baby as well. As far as I know this is the only footage, its certainly the only film of The Action I've ever seen - Would have been great to see & hear the whole songs though
soulagent65 3 years ago
The Action RULES!
100% blue eyed Soul!
Kilenstamdrums 3 years ago
is this Reg King and Martin Stone? soon-to-be Mighty Baby?
hugobear1 3 years ago
Hi Mertonparka. Its 'Do I love You', originally recorded by The Ronettes (itself a mighty fine version, in fact my fave song of theirs). As far as I know The Action added the 2 Ronettes tracks they perform here to their set around late 1966, but never recorded them
soulagent65 3 years ago
Actually The Action did record the song "Do I Love You..." as a demo for Decca Records in 1965 with Mike Vernon producing; Decca passed on the band so they went with Parlophone which yielded producer George Martin. Circa 2001 a couple of UK fans saw an eBay advert for someone in the States who was selling the song on acetate by The Action & they snagged it. The hope is that this track will be featured as a bonus item to accompany the forthcoming book about The Action and the mod movement.
goal2jtb 9 months ago
@goal2jtb great news mate, never knew this. Please keep up updated on progress of the book, cheers
soulagent65 6 months ago
Fine archive footage
easybeat 3 years ago
The Action=Soul Extreme
chuckdee121 4 years ago
Something you've got...
and you've had it all Soulagent,
TANX
PAULLONDEN 4 years ago
wow!
jasonringgold 4 years ago
BIG thanx soulagent65 for posting this!!more "soundtrack to my life" contenders!!
tha Action were the most soulful of all the British 60's Mod bands,
anyone got photos of Liverpool Mods '79-'84ish?? anyone know where Lee Kelly is??
stOOpid68 4 years ago
lee kelly is about
asfarbackasicanremem 3 years ago
extremely cool stuff! Can higher resolution copies of this footage be found anywhere?
misterobvious 4 years ago
Rikki Farr was one of the Isle Of Wight festival orginizers. Wonder if Mighty Baby played there because of this, him being there old friend and all. Footage?...
Reinisen 4 years ago
Fantastic .
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Great stuff! Thanks!
Wilthomer66 4 years ago
Brilliant! I've only ever seen the part of this footage that was turned into the 'Shadows and Refelctions' promo film. The Action's harmonies are amazing.
damonlevine 4 years ago
Wow! Superb! Never seen any of this before.
Thanks for sharing it.
DAWOOLAH 4 years ago
Thank you so much......This is AMAZING footage,only ever seen small parts of this....
jonhilton 4 years ago
this is simply fantastic! just seen short snips of it before, never seen the whole doc. thanks a lot for sharing it
milanomods 4 years ago