John Kirby Woolard (second from right in picture)was the lead vocalist, and sorry to argue with 'francis 1946m' posted 1 month ago - John died in 2007! My late brother played drums with John in other groups prior to the Cherokees.
the band came from leeds, played in germany pre the beatles, john the voca list works at roundhay golf club leeds, now 70 years of age, looks 60 , 43 years of marriage, guess he missed the swinging 60,s
This was a Local Isle of Wight Band in the early 1960's and this was there only major Hit that I know of. There where many bands around that time with the same names just remember the Shadows where origanaly called the Drifters. Some of the guys from this band still play a gig on the Island every couple of years or so. Well worth a listen if your On the Isle of Wight and there is a gig on. I prefer the Lonnie Donnigan Version, saw Lonnie play this live and it was a great night.
have this song done by the Mojos IMO better than this version. let me say everybody has different tastes in music, so i respect this version. love the song anyway
@raystockton He's living in a stunning waterside mansion in Canada! My dad was the roadie for the band and I got married in Dave's house a few years ago, with Dave & his partner as as our witnesses. He played guitar for us after. Great guy!
the mojos had a version of this at the same time - I saw them do it live at the beachcomber bolton - the loudest band we'd heard there up to that time
I saw this band in 1964 in Shanklin on the Isle of wight, when I was just a nipper. They were excellent live and I always remember them playing this song.Whatever happened to them?
spoke to john last week,, not sure of his surname will check it out,,
francis1946m 2 months ago
This group were from Leeds NOT the Isle of Wight.
John Kirby Woolard (second from right in picture)was the lead vocalist, and sorry to argue with 'francis 1946m' posted 1 month ago - John died in 2007! My late brother played drums with John in other groups prior to the Cherokees.
jocaravan 6 months ago
the band came from leeds, played in germany pre the beatles, john the voca list works at roundhay golf club leeds, now 70 years of age, looks 60 , 43 years of marriage, guess he missed the swinging 60,s
francis1946m 8 months ago
@francis1946m
Think you must have your wires crossed about John Woolard vocalist with the Cherokees - John died in 2007.
jocaravan 6 months ago
@francis1946 My uncle was the drummer in this record , He was called Jim Green he lives in Germany now.
MultiJimGreen 2 months ago
I think this version is the best ;beautiful nostalgic song very well played!
doctorblue44 10 months ago
This was a Local Isle of Wight Band in the early 1960's and this was there only major Hit that I know of. There where many bands around that time with the same names just remember the Shadows where origanaly called the Drifters. Some of the guys from this band still play a gig on the Island every couple of years or so. Well worth a listen if your On the Isle of Wight and there is a gig on. I prefer the Lonnie Donnigan Version, saw Lonnie play this live and it was a great night.
teddyboy10w 1 year ago 3
the first record i ever bought 1/6 at woolworths,happy days man
vrwilliams1 1 year ago 3
have this song done by the Mojos IMO better than this version. let me say everybody has different tastes in music, so i respect this version. love the song anyway
taphn 1 year ago
checkout the versions of this by damage controlon their cd raw available from damage control music site (audio available)
damagecontrolmusic 2 years ago
tremendous bass terrific band great recording I can't hear the drums but it's still a great record I'm amazed
thanks again
jh
stripetuffy 2 years ago 3
Roy the Fretes is the drummer of the GENUINE Cherokees who were earlier than these clowns!
jt123egypte 3 years ago
who are these phoneys?Where is Roy de Fretes?
jt123egypte 3 years ago
who the fucks..... Roy de Fretes?
trapanner 3 years ago
@trapanner -
The drummer of the real Cherokees who were known in Germany around 1964.
jt123egypte 1 year ago
@jt123egypte Dave Bower where are you now?? Sandy from Peterborough - remember my mums shop you used to shop for sandwiches on route to gig????
raystockton 1 year ago 2
@raystockton He's living in a stunning waterside mansion in Canada! My dad was the roadie for the band and I got married in Dave's house a few years ago, with Dave & his partner as as our witnesses. He played guitar for us after. Great guy!
MsEvidenceandreason 1 year ago 3
this was a great band a shame they did'nt go further I bought the original single. I've been looking for this version. thanks JH
stripetuffy 3 years ago
the mojos had a version of this at the same time - I saw them do it live at the beachcomber bolton - the loudest band we'd heard there up to that time
cymeron 2 years ago 2
a class oldie
RAWRAMP1 3 years ago 6
I know the song played by the Lords
kinkkinda 3 years ago
I saw this band in 1964 in Shanklin on the Isle of wight, when I was just a nipper. They were excellent live and I always remember them playing this song.Whatever happened to them?
bernstuiver 4 years ago 9