Update on Sixties band members from the Montanas, Californians,Finders Keepers and Light Fantastic are to re unite as !! The Crockers !! for a one off gig as part of a Variety Show on the 12th Dec 2011 at Brierley Hill Civic Hall band members Bill Hayward, Graham Hollis, Jake Elcock,John O'Hara, Alan Cleebo Clee, Ian Sludge Lees , and Guest keyboard player Dave Penfold, tickets are now available at Dudley Box Office,watch local press for more details and info
Revision to Montanas/Finders Keepers/Californians re union at the Civic Hall Brierly Hill is on the 10th of December NOT the 12th,also on the show will be Tommy Mundon / Ian Sludge Lees /Doug Parker /Brian T Williams this will be a fantastic night of entertainment
update to Montanas/Finders Keepers/Californians re union at the Civic Hall Brierly Hill is on the 10th of December NOT the 12th,also on the show will be Tommy Mundon / Ian Sludge Lees /Doug Parker /Brian T Williams this will be a fantastic night of entertainment
@73849309378 This song made #58 on the Billboard Top 100 '68, 'Run To Me' was considered a minor hit, as it only made it to #121. Btw, I do have 'Run To Me' posted on this channel...they played that quite a bit in the midwest. :)
@bze2nlz4 I know, that's where I live. And that's why I thought it was a pretty big hit. It was here anyway! Man I sure would have figured it made it higher than that. Also, I thought they were a U.S. group all this time. I guess because of the name Montanas. And their English accent wasn't very apparent on their recordings. Anyway thanks for sharing the great music from a great group!
@73849309378 You're welcome, and back then I also thought they were an American group! Always wondered why they never had more hits. It's a shame they didn't do as well as the rest of the 'British Invasion'...I loved their music!
@bze2nlz4 I must be missing something here! I didn't think these songs were all that great . The one song by The Montanas that really struck me was "Take My Hand". The first couple of times I heard it, I couldn't get the harmonies and the melody out of my head for days! Great music was so prevalent way back then that many good 45's fell off the radar screen and were forgotten (e.g. "Sunshine Ship" by Arthur, Hurley & Gottlieb). I wish these songs could be rediscovered today!
@73849309378 A 60's band called the Crockers will be appearing at Brierley Hill Civic on Dec. 10 featuring 3 original members of The Montanas plus members of Finders Keepers, Californians and Light Fantastic . Tickets on sale from Dudley council plus
According to my British price guide, the Montanas released 8 singles on the Pye label from '65 to'70. Don't see an album released here-sad! You Got to Be Loved is a great, great song. I gotta get that cd compilation.
@sherriandjack1 I can't believe this tune only made it to number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 - It should have been either Top 10 or Top 5, for that matter!
Brilliant UK Pop ! --So many happy memories of seeing The Montanas live late sixties / early seventies. Loved their music and their very funny comedy mime act. AND its my understanding that a one off 2011 reunion gig is planned --does any one know where it will happen ????
If this isn't one of the biggest songs to have come out of 1968 as far as Billboard is concerned, then it most certainly was on my charts!!. As a matter a fact it has to be in my Top 5 of that years or I'm Lady Madonna, and that song dosen't even make my Top 100 of that year. So what is, if it isn`t. The Montanas. Well theres Cinnamon by Derek, Chewy Chewy by The Ohio Express, Mighty Quinn by Manfed Mann, Eleanore by The Turtles, We Can Fly by The Cowsills, Sunshine of your Love by Cream.lol
@Ezdduf4kuZ This group was sadly overlooked. And it was hard to pick just a few favorites...they were all great. In my opinion, '64-'74 were the best years for music. Ever.
@bze2nlz4 Its the wee hours of the morning and the snow is seemingly inching its way down the mountainsides. Yes Im talking Lotusland (Vancouver), Cdas evergreen playground. Anyway I felt like making another comment already, afterll I tune this gem in thrice a wk, Believe me when I tell you that this hit was a #1 hit for 2 weeks mainly owing to the request line, supported by the highshool bracket. Billboard not only overlooked alot of #1 hits, they also didso with the teens who rated them.
@bze2nlz4 I didn't know they were part of the British Invasion & I also note that they had more than this major hit to their name. I have to wonder what gives sometimes. When it came to the Beatles, we heard 'em all. By the way Anthony Callea is the biggest name in Australia right now & had the biggest hit with "Rain". which has never been played here in Canada. In otherwords this action is still ongoing but alas now we have Youtube now to pick & chose & to keep in touch. lol.
@Ezdduf4kuZ Montanas reunion gig Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Sunday 4th September 2011 , it`s early days but all band mebers have agreed for the one off gig ( including synth player Terry Rowley who lives in Tenerife ) supported by the Californians and Light Fantastic More updates to follow.
Never heard of this group until YT. This has got to be one of best songs of the 60s. Hard to believe it only made it to #57 on Billboard. Thanks for posting.
Dad is in the process of completing his collection of Montanas singles,the one he can`t get is I`m Gonna Change, on Independant records, follow up to You Gotta be Loved ?
My brother Rob elcock joined the group in the early seventies as drummer, i loved going to watch them play!! they were all great chaps. love listening to them again. my brother died in 1999. he is sadly missed and was a great drummer.
OASISWOLFMAN...wow man that is sooo cool! I loved this group but heard very little in the states..wow I remember the "swinging London days of the 60's-I was just a kid..seems like yesterday really...hope your dad's well!
@TheVineyarder Fyi, you have to move your mouse over OASISWOLFMAN's comment, then click the Reply tab to the right of his name to open a message box that will go to his yt mail. (He won't see this msg. otherwise, just saying :)
@bze2nlz4 Dad is in the process of completing his collection of Montanas singles,the one he can`t get is I`m Gonna Change, on Independant records, follow up to You Gotta be Loved ?
just a follow on from my comment im meeting up with Jake next week i work in the Cavern Cub in Liverpool and he mailed me and said he was comming down for a beer , cheers.
@roadieles ... Was just reading yoru comment about being The Montanas roadie, bet you had a great laugh, although must have been hard work too. Me and my mates used to watch them when they came to Kettering, they were probably 1 of 4 bands we really rated, the others???..... Light Fantastic of course & London band... Madrigal & Pebbles... Yep happy days . I hope The Montantas re union comes off next year.
Such a great song written by Tony Hatch (the guy responsible for all those great Petula Clark hits) - unfortunately, this tune made to #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 in mid-1968-
@christheone8773 Did not know this--thanks for the info! I can definitely hear similarities in the beat and style to a couple of her songs, particularly, "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love."
@virmalised I have it on an out-of-print compilation from 1996: Dick Bartley Presents Collector's Essentials: The '60s. You can still get it on Amazon, but it's getting pricey!
Thank you! :) Just ordered it! I have been looking for the stereo version years. During the 60´s it was released in stereo on Marble Arch LP "More hits of the 68" , now finally on CD :) Thanks again.
Ciao Baby 1967 on Warner Bros records made a small dent on the charts
dsl70 6 months ago
Update on Sixties band members from the Montanas, Californians,Finders Keepers and Light Fantastic are to re unite as !! The Crockers !! for a one off gig as part of a Variety Show on the 12th Dec 2011 at Brierley Hill Civic Hall band members Bill Hayward, Graham Hollis, Jake Elcock,John O'Hara, Alan Cleebo Clee, Ian Sludge Lees , and Guest keyboard player Dave Penfold, tickets are now available at Dudley Box Office,watch local press for more details and info
Berglebadger 6 months ago
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Revision to Montanas/Finders Keepers/Californians re union at the Civic Hall Brierly Hill is on the 10th of December NOT the 12th,also on the show will be Tommy Mundon / Ian Sludge Lees /Doug Parker /Brian T Williams this will be a fantastic night of entertainment
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update to Montanas/Finders Keepers/Californians re union at the Civic Hall Brierly Hill is on the 10th of December NOT the 12th,also on the show will be Tommy Mundon / Ian Sludge Lees /Doug Parker /Brian T Williams this will be a fantastic night of entertainment
Berglebadger 6 months ago
Their ONLY major hit in U.S.? What about "Run to Me"? They used to play that a lot on the radio here, so I think it was a pretty big hit too.
73849309378 7 months ago
@73849309378 This song made #58 on the Billboard Top 100 '68, 'Run To Me' was considered a minor hit, as it only made it to #121. Btw, I do have 'Run To Me' posted on this channel...they played that quite a bit in the midwest. :)
bze2nlz4 7 months ago
@bze2nlz4 I know, that's where I live. And that's why I thought it was a pretty big hit. It was here anyway! Man I sure would have figured it made it higher than that. Also, I thought they were a U.S. group all this time. I guess because of the name Montanas. And their English accent wasn't very apparent on their recordings. Anyway thanks for sharing the great music from a great group!
73849309378 7 months ago
@73849309378 You're welcome, and back then I also thought they were an American group! Always wondered why they never had more hits. It's a shame they didn't do as well as the rest of the 'British Invasion'...I loved their music!
bze2nlz4 7 months ago
@bze2nlz4 I must be missing something here! I didn't think these songs were all that great . The one song by The Montanas that really struck me was "Take My Hand". The first couple of times I heard it, I couldn't get the harmonies and the melody out of my head for days! Great music was so prevalent way back then that many good 45's fell off the radar screen and were forgotten (e.g. "Sunshine Ship" by Arthur, Hurley & Gottlieb). I wish these songs could be rediscovered today!
johnwoa 6 months ago
@73849309378 A 60's band called the Crockers will be appearing at Brierley Hill Civic on Dec. 10 featuring 3 original members of The Montanas plus members of Finders Keepers, Californians and Light Fantastic . Tickets on sale from Dudley council plus
OASISWOLFMAN 6 months ago
I have a mint 45 in mono. Thanks for posting this great stereo copy.
videoarchiveman 7 months ago
@videoarchiveman You're welcome :) I used to have that 45 but I played the life out of it!
bze2nlz4 7 months ago
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Moodiesfanalways 7 months ago
According to my British price guide, the Montanas released 8 singles on the Pye label from '65 to'70. Don't see an album released here-sad! You Got to Be Loved is a great, great song. I gotta get that cd compilation.
Moodiesfanalways 8 months ago
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jerry854 8 months ago
I bought this one when it came out. I think the label was Independence. Nice song.
sherriandjack1 9 months ago
@sherriandjack1 I can't believe this tune only made it to number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 - It should have been either Top 10 or Top 5, for that matter!
christheone8773 9 months ago
@sherriandjack1 also written by Tony Hatch, who was responsible for those great Petula Clark tunes-
christheone8773 8 months ago
ive got the record oh susanna still play it
blinker80 9 months ago
use to see them alot great group in 60s should havebeen top dogs when you hear the crap today
blinker80 9 months ago 2
@blinker80 Couldn't agree more.
TheTip64 9 months ago
what happened to john jones is he still with us a great midland group
blinker80 9 months ago
I've always considered this song as one of my favorite 5 songs of all-time. Absolutely fabulous harmonization!
vandywilliam 10 months ago
My brother was the drummer, Rob Elcock, he unfortunately died in 1999.. a great drummer and sadly missed..
mokeymickey99 1 year ago
Unfortunately they are not all alive.. my brother was Rob Elcock the drummer, he passed away in 1999.. sadly missed..
mokeymickey99 1 year ago
Brilliant UK Pop ! --So many happy memories of seeing The Montanas live late sixties / early seventies. Loved their music and their very funny comedy mime act. AND its my understanding that a one off 2011 reunion gig is planned --does any one know where it will happen ????
Edman910 1 year ago
This Song is GREAT, I could never find it on a single,but I did grab up a CD of various artist's only because THIS was on it. Love this tune. Thanks.
wolfmantip 1 year ago
If this isn't one of the biggest songs to have come out of 1968 as far as Billboard is concerned, then it most certainly was on my charts!!. As a matter a fact it has to be in my Top 5 of that years or I'm Lady Madonna, and that song dosen't even make my Top 100 of that year. So what is, if it isn`t. The Montanas. Well theres Cinnamon by Derek, Chewy Chewy by The Ohio Express, Mighty Quinn by Manfed Mann, Eleanore by The Turtles, We Can Fly by The Cowsills, Sunshine of your Love by Cream.lol
Ezdduf4kuZ 1 year ago
@Ezdduf4kuZ This group was sadly overlooked. And it was hard to pick just a few favorites...they were all great. In my opinion, '64-'74 were the best years for music. Ever.
bze2nlz4 1 year ago 6
@bze2nlz4 Its the wee hours of the morning and the snow is seemingly inching its way down the mountainsides. Yes Im talking Lotusland (Vancouver), Cdas evergreen playground. Anyway I felt like making another comment already, afterll I tune this gem in thrice a wk, Believe me when I tell you that this hit was a #1 hit for 2 weeks mainly owing to the request line, supported by the highshool bracket. Billboard not only overlooked alot of #1 hits, they also didso with the teens who rated them.
Ezdduf4kuZ 1 year ago
@bze2nlz4 I have the 45, it's also on my mp3 player. One of my favorite songs from that year. I agree that those were great years for pop music.
patprutrac 1 year ago
@bze2nlz4 I didn't know they were part of the British Invasion & I also note that they had more than this major hit to their name. I have to wonder what gives sometimes. When it came to the Beatles, we heard 'em all. By the way Anthony Callea is the biggest name in Australia right now & had the biggest hit with "Rain". which has never been played here in Canada. In otherwords this action is still ongoing but alas now we have Youtube now to pick & chose & to keep in touch. lol.
cafe9802 1 year ago
@Ezdduf4kuZ
thank you for your comments - they are really nice to see!
i love my dad so much .. Bill Hayward-lead guitarist backing vocalist of the Montanas
i so wish they would do a reunion gig while they are still alive! xxx
lisamafiawv4 1 year ago
@Ezdduf4kuZ Montanas reunion gig Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Sunday 4th September 2011 , it`s early days but all band mebers have agreed for the one off gig ( including synth player Terry Rowley who lives in Tenerife ) supported by the Californians and Light Fantastic More updates to follow.
OASISWOLFMAN 1 year ago
Never heard of this group until YT. This has got to be one of best songs of the 60s. Hard to believe it only made it to #57 on Billboard. Thanks for posting.
MrTrashcan1 1 year ago
Dad is in the process of completing his collection of Montanas singles,the one he can`t get is I`m Gonna Change, on Independant records, follow up to You Gotta be Loved ?
OASISWOLFMAN 1 year ago
My brother Rob elcock joined the group in the early seventies as drummer, i loved going to watch them play!! they were all great chaps. love listening to them again. my brother died in 1999. he is sadly missed and was a great drummer.
mokeymickey99 1 year ago
oh ok thanks bze2nlz4...I am new to this LOL
TheVineyarder 1 year ago
OASISWOLFMAN...wow man that is sooo cool! I loved this group but heard very little in the states..wow I remember the "swinging London days of the 60's-I was just a kid..seems like yesterday really...hope your dad's well!
TheVineyarder 1 year ago
@TheVineyarder Fyi, you have to move your mouse over OASISWOLFMAN's comment, then click the Reply tab to the right of his name to open a message box that will go to his yt mail. (He won't see this msg. otherwise, just saying :)
bze2nlz4 1 year ago
@bze2nlz4 Dad is in the process of completing his collection of Montanas singles,the one he can`t get is I`m Gonna Change, on Independant records, follow up to You Gotta be Loved ?
OASISWOLFMAN 1 year ago
just a follow on from my comment im meeting up with Jake next week i work in the Cavern Cub in Liverpool and he mailed me and said he was comming down for a beer , cheers.
roadieles 1 year ago
i was proud to be a Montana roadie great guys so very underated , oh! happy days.
roadieles 1 year ago
@roadieles How cool! You may want to see the comment below from OASISWOLFMAN-- says he is Jake Elcock's son.
bze2nlz4 1 year ago
@roadieles ... Was just reading yoru comment about being The Montanas roadie, bet you had a great laugh, although must have been hard work too. Me and my mates used to watch them when they came to Kettering, they were probably 1 of 4 bands we really rated, the others???..... Light Fantastic of course & London band... Madrigal & Pebbles... Yep happy days . I hope The Montantas re union comes off next year.
Edman910 1 year ago
Such a great song written by Tony Hatch (the guy responsible for all those great Petula Clark hits) - unfortunately, this tune made to #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 in mid-1968-
christheone8773 2 years ago
@christheone8773 Did not know this--thanks for the info! I can definitely hear similarities in the beat and style to a couple of her songs, particularly, "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love."
bze2nlz4 2 years ago
@rocco4116 ,
Great to see this on You Tube, my dad, Jake Elcock, from Dudley,was bass player with the band,Thank You !
OASISWOLFMAN 2 years ago
@OASISWOLFMAN You're welcome! That's so cool about your dad--it's a shame they didn't have more hits--I loved their sound. Really wore out this 45 :)
bze2nlz4 2 years ago
@rocco4116 Thanks for the comment and information! I do have "Run To Me" posted, but in mono.
bze2nlz4 2 years ago
Great song! From which CD is it from?
virmalised 2 years ago
@virmalised I have it on an out-of-print compilation from 1996: Dick Bartley Presents Collector's Essentials: The '60s. You can still get it on Amazon, but it's getting pricey!
bze2nlz4 2 years ago
Thank you! :) Just ordered it! I have been looking for the stereo version years. During the 60´s it was released in stereo on Marble Arch LP "More hits of the 68" , now finally on CD :) Thanks again.
virmalised 2 years ago
@virmalised You're welcome! This is a great cd, because it has several other obscure one-hit-wonders as well. :)
bze2nlz4 2 years ago
This sounds great in stereo, thanks for the post of this classic. The vocal and instrumental harmonies are so clean.
jfs356 2 years ago
@jfs356 Thanks--I was lucky to get a hold of this some years back. My 45 was in pretty bad shape!
bze2nlz4 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing! I never heard this one before- it kind of reminds me of a Keith style song. Ron
rwells47 2 years ago