I knew Norm Day and travelled with him to Australia in 1960 on the SS Orentes with the Big Brother Movement. We shared many 'digs' together. I lost contact when I returned to the UK in 1963. It was only today 17/10/2011 I found out that he died aged 34. I have many stories to tell about those days but discteton says keep quiet
@rperrinejr The writing of the song is credited to Gene Vincent and his manager, Bill "Sheriff Tex" Davis. There is evidence that the song was started in 1955, when Vincent was recuperating from a motorcycle accident at the US Navy hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. There, he met Donald Graves, who supposedly wrote the words to the song while Vincent wrote the tune.
The best...keeps on keeping on...Went to his show 2 years ago..Still think he's a wonderful artist...Saw his show for the 1st time 37 years ago & many others in between nothing has changed..Great!!!!!!!!!
was this video taken while col joye was performing on Bandstand (the aussie show from the 60s) can i have more info about this video please... asap????????????
Norm Day was a really fine guitarist,and back in 1960 was so far ahead of his time at only 19 he was very talented,he sadly died aged 34...there are many recordings with him and the Joyeboys......
As far as I know Col Joye is still around. Many wouldn't know that he became the Bee Gees agent/promoter and is still touring at 70 years of age. The guitarist is one of the Joye Boys called David Bridge. There was also Kevin and Keith Jacobsen - his two brothers. John Bogie on drums and Laurie Irwin on sax.
The guitar player was Norm Day..he emigrated to oz in 1959 and was snapped up by Cole.he became one of the Joye Boyes from about 1960 he wrote and co wrote many Joye Boys recordings.....he also backed many of the American bands like the Everlys Chuck Berry,Eddie Cochran,when they played Australia in the sixties.................
Nothing against this chap as he has his own talent. However NO ONE comes anywhere near Gene Vincent's first version of bebop-a-lula with his Blue Caps from 1956...I repeat first version (with echo), and as for the solo just listen to the original (cliff Gallup) then play this one...It does not even compare...
I'm not sure who played the guitar on the original Gene Vincent's recording, either Cliff Gallup or Kevin Peak. In any event, you're right this guy can play! But who is it? 'cos I'd really like to know!
Cliff Gallup played the solo on Gene Vincent's first recording. See Youtube for Blue Jean Bop, Peg O' My heart, etc.! He was and probably still is the best ever pure rock and roll guitarist. Even Brian Setzer (which I like) & Jeff Beck cannot match him. Listen carefully to Cliff's guitar playing, you will discover that he was very clever in his style, in fact he was a talented perfectionist! Remember that was back in 1956! This was very innovative and unheard of for those days!
Thank you for comments and for the information on who played on Gene's recording. I am a confirmed Cliff Gallup fan but wasn't sure about that particular track. I agree Cliff Gallup was one of if not the best and a true innovator and master of his instrument. I have since discovered that the player on this Col Joy track is an English guitarist Norm Day who has since passed away. RIP he was clearly a fine player.
Col Joye Was the Best Singer ever & This SONG - was unique and he is an Australian and a Wholesome Guy To Boot, I saw him at Yallourn Picture Theatre as a Young Girl, adored him then adore him now, A great Talent, I was sad when his Singing career ended...Pamela
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What are you talking about? This version is really really basic, a ballad?? whatever? Have your ever heard of Gene Vincent's 1956 original version with his Blue Caps with Cliff Galup at the solo guitar? You cannot beat it!Gene's version is simply the best ever!. :)
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ZaheedaNaheedya 2 weeks ago
I knew Norm Day and travelled with him to Australia in 1960 on the SS Orentes with the Big Brother Movement. We shared many 'digs' together. I lost contact when I returned to the UK in 1963. It was only today 17/10/2011 I found out that he died aged 34. I have many stories to tell about those days but discteton says keep quiet
Berkelska 4 months ago
@Berkelska
I knew him to
David Clutterbuck
Berkelska 4 months ago
hi sallie did you get my email add. re col joye songs also ,i might get some videos to upload ok , judy
judymjudyst 6 months ago
SURF GUITAR!
SixTailights 6 months ago
the words a be bop a lula not lulu
bobluman4 9 months ago
OMG!
Go Col Joye!x
shubbaz 9 months ago
OMG!
shubbaz 9 months ago
Finally a cover that has the same type of intro as the original, I hate it when they have that electric intro.
TheDJGrandPa 10 months ago
And the singer is holding the guitar strictly as a prop: can't play the thing at all.
Lafforte 1 year ago
Be Bop a LULU?
1971SuperLead 1 year ago
my folk's favourite from that time :-) ...
ilimaree 1 year ago
my folk's favourtie from that time :-) ...
ilimaree 1 year ago
WHO DID THIS FIRST ?
rperrinejr 1 year ago
@rperrinejr The writing of the song is credited to Gene Vincent and his manager, Bill "Sheriff Tex" Davis. There is evidence that the song was started in 1955, when Vincent was recuperating from a motorcycle accident at the US Navy hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. There, he met Donald Graves, who supposedly wrote the words to the song while Vincent wrote the tune.
1971SuperLead 1 year ago
@rperrinejr Gene Vincent
loveyourwhiteshoes 9 months ago
The excellent guitar player looks like a young Dave Bridge who was part of the Joy Boys back then.
Breatherable 1 year ago
he does a Luther Perkins style guitar solo
bobluman4 1 year ago
The best...keeps on keeping on...Went to his show 2 years ago..Still think he's a wonderful artist...Saw his show for the 1st time 37 years ago & many others in between nothing has changed..Great!!!!!!!!!
joymid1 1 year ago
No one can be better than the famous Cliff Gallub, Gene´s guitar player.
billyleeriley54 1 year ago
@billyleeriley54 well, you just heard a guy that did.
catandpiddle 1 year ago
Think so....
wastl700 1 year ago
Who's he? The Aussie Pat Boone?
dannyvanore 2 years ago
@dannyvanore Ha! good comparison, I think Col Joye was a bit edgier than Pat Boone, but back then most people were.
Breatherable 1 year ago
Check out my be-bop-a-lula,
Thanks x
loveyourwhiteshoes 2 years ago
was this video taken while col joye was performing on Bandstand (the aussie show from the 60s) can i have more info about this video please... asap????????????
sekcmiky 2 years ago
yes it was, I'm sure it's 'bandstand' as it's brian henderson's voice doing the intro ....
catandpiddle 2 years ago
Aussie rock n roll from what Iv'e heard is closer to American than British
RockinEd 2 years ago
I like it! It's very cool!
porknbeans1968 2 years ago
Norm Day was a really fine guitarist,and back in 1960 was so far ahead of his time at only 19 he was very talented,he sadly died aged 34...there are many recordings with him and the Joyeboys......
keithsellers 2 years ago
I think that's a pretty great cover version, personally - a good feel, and the rhythm-section is solid; better than anything in the UK at that time!
legrande111 2 years ago
As far as I know Col Joye is still around. Many wouldn't know that he became the Bee Gees agent/promoter and is still touring at 70 years of age. The guitarist is one of the Joye Boys called David Bridge. There was also Kevin and Keith Jacobsen - his two brothers. John Bogie on drums and Laurie Irwin on sax.
htcstech 3 years ago
The guitar player was Norm Day..he emigrated to oz in 1959 and was snapped up by Cole.he became one of the Joye Boyes from about 1960 he wrote and co wrote many Joye Boys recordings.....he also backed many of the American bands like the Everlys Chuck Berry,Eddie Cochran,when they played Australia in the sixties.................
keithsellers 2 years ago
Love Col,
I met himonce at a fete at Boystown Engadine.
He is such a nice man.He was giving all the kids money instead of taking it lol And he was in charge of the Chocolate Wheel at the time.
Just goes to show you what a wonderful Human being he is .And I was lucky enough to get a kiss off him.
Col Australia is proud you are ours.:)
DollyAU 3 years ago
Nothing against this chap as he has his own talent. However NO ONE comes anywhere near Gene Vincent's first version of bebop-a-lula with his Blue Caps from 1956...I repeat first version (with echo), and as for the solo just listen to the original (cliff Gallup) then play this one...It does not even compare...
drummercrazycaps 3 years ago
Never heard of Col Joye but I am affraid to say that this version is very poor compare to Gene Vincent and his famous Blue Caps!
kechidax 3 years ago
the guitar solo is better then gene vincent's...
RocksijenCom 3 years ago 8
I'm not sure who played the guitar on the original Gene Vincent's recording, either Cliff Gallup or Kevin Peak. In any event, you're right this guy can play! But who is it? 'cos I'd really like to know!
guitaaress 3 years ago
Cliff Gallup played the solo on Gene Vincent's first recording. See Youtube for Blue Jean Bop, Peg O' My heart, etc.! He was and probably still is the best ever pure rock and roll guitarist. Even Brian Setzer (which I like) & Jeff Beck cannot match him. Listen carefully to Cliff's guitar playing, you will discover that he was very clever in his style, in fact he was a talented perfectionist! Remember that was back in 1956! This was very innovative and unheard of for those days!
kechidax 3 years ago
Thank you for comments and for the information on who played on Gene's recording. I am a confirmed Cliff Gallup fan but wasn't sure about that particular track. I agree Cliff Gallup was one of if not the best and a true innovator and master of his instrument. I have since discovered that the player on this Col Joy track is an English guitarist Norm Day who has since passed away. RIP he was clearly a fine player.
guitaaress 3 years ago
@RocksijenCom
NOTHING is better than Gene. - Erkele
Erkele 1 year ago
@RocksijenCom you cant say thats this guitarist is better than johnny meeks
bobluman4 1 year ago
Who's the dude @ 1:15 Hot!
XWoodchuckleX 1 year ago
Who's the dude @ 1:15 Hot! I was 2 years old then.
XWoodchuckleX 1 year ago
@RocksijenCom piss off !
bobluman4 9 months ago
what a voice
4lx123 3 years ago
Rock on Col, you have a big fan in Johnny Blunt
hollerback666 3 years ago
Col Joye Was the Best Singer ever & This SONG - was unique and he is an Australian and a Wholesome Guy To Boot, I saw him at Yallourn Picture Theatre as a Young Girl, adored him then adore him now, A great Talent, I was sad when his Singing career ended...Pamela
pamela9532 3 years ago
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I like to feel sexy....knowing someone is watching me ..wanting me...turns me on!BADLY! I like to flirt and pose..and sometimes i like to get WILD! how? ..he he..come in video and youll see:-)) maybe u can teach me something..or maybe i will ! come visit me at - MeetYourFling _dot_ COM - my user-id there is cristi-mgbi chat soon on cam :-) pokomsdglrgd
TelevisionMiranda 3 years ago
I like this version better than Gene Vincent's.
barrygioportmorien1 3 years ago
What are you talking about? This version is really really basic, a ballad?? whatever? Have your ever heard of Gene Vincent's 1956 original version with his Blue Caps with Cliff Galup at the solo guitar? You cannot beat it!Gene's version is simply the best ever!. :)
crazycaps 3 years ago
Fidèle interprétation du classique de Gene Vincent de la part de cet illustre inconnu !
Excellent guitariste rock assurant les solos !
vieurocker 3 years ago
very must copy classic of gene vincent 1956 !
vieurocker 3 years ago
This must be the only copy on earth.Awesome.
12121149 4 years ago