The Crickets.....Please Don't Ever Change

[AntiChupin]

The Beatles rules ! :D

[gazzymodo]

The Crickets were huge 'Baseball' fans !

[ricardo2043]

Muito legal.Gosto das músicas dessa década.

[goneoverboard2]

Not only did the Beatles rate this "Goffin/King" song, they were huge "Cricket" fans also.

[IIIII666IIIII]

66666 wiever. oh god

[NickRatnieks]

A song from the innocent times- simple themes- boy meets girl- boy loses girl- boy gets low- makes up- and all is well! As for the stuff that pollutes the world today- *%*++!!!!!

[TheWGLOVER]

I was a post Buddy Crickets fan, and remember this on British Tv.

I took some photos, but my brother lost them.

What the Crickets line up was at any time, was down to circumstances.

Jerry Allison was the only common denominator.

My favourite was 'I'm Not a Bad Guy' with Glen Cambell singing.

I'll have to search that. I've got it, of course, along with everything available.

[Fooblestheclown]

You know what?.....I can't help but to think that these clean cut lads wear nothing but nice clean white underwear.

[bveecon]

Thanks - The album included the straight 45 versions in mono of 4 songs from the groups first 3 Liberty singles -He's Old Enough To Know Btter +Change" + "Liitle Hollywood Girl / Parisian Girl" nothing was added . Glen Hardin / Jerry Naylor / Sonny Curtis and Don Groom did cut versions of the songs in the UK for radio broadcast by the BBC on 10 November 1962. Other tracks cut at the session - Liitle Hollywood Girl / My Little Girl / Peggy Sue. I have a poor quality tape of it.

[Fooblestheclown]

I never would have heard of this track if it were not for the Beatles covering this track on live at the BBC.

[Fooblestheclown]

Wonderful!

[bveecon]

Sorry - was having problems with modem earlier on today. Just to add to me last comment - I have just found on-line confirmation of the Crickets line-up on "Don't Ever Change" via USA Crickets expert, the late Bill Griggs website - Type Who’s Who On The Cricket’s Recordings and you should be able to locate it.

[barrygioportmorien1]

@bveecon

Thanks, that's interesting and informative, there has been a lot of question about the lead singers for awhile now.

[brism32]

Mactwee ... Amen. Beautifully stated, You have my utmost agreement.

[raveman52]

I prefer the beatles version to this, superior.

[RetroTheSkywalker]

Not 1 dislike

[arriesone]

I prefer this to the beatles version, superior.

[goneoverboard2]

Weren`t they the ones!!! Still are..........

[Mactwee]

Why can't we respect ALL of our great artistes? I'm a huge Michael fan- I'm also a huge Beatles and Crickets fan. This song is a sweet, timeless melody and I love and respect the Crickets for producing pieces such as this. I don't have to put other talented artistes down to show my appreciation for them..

There is no way you can logically explain your comparison between a pop artiste and a rock and roll artiste. They are worlds apart, and they all rule.

[budelke]

beautiful and fav, by John, Paul, george & ringo

[algywatt]

Trivia time...Glen D. was the piano player in that classic sit-com "Mary Hartman,Mary Hartman"

[spursla1]

Great vid. Thanks!

[TCBnTX01]

@barrygioportmorien1...Post Buddy Holly Crickets song with Jerry Naylor on lead vocals. This was the Crickets primary line up in the 60's with Jerry Naylor (lead vocals, guitar), Sonny Curtis (vocals, guitar), Jerry Allison (vocals, drums), Glen Hardin (piano). This song was probably their biggest after Buddy and charted well in England in 1964.

[TCBnTX01]

@prehistory. This song came from the LP "Something old, Something New, Something Else. The Crickets at that time were Sonny Curtis, JI Allison, Glen Hardin and Jerry Naylor on lead vocals. I called Glen and asked him if anyone else played in this in the sessions and he said just them. Besides the Crickets Glen was also in Thew TCB Band of Elvis Presley and Emmylous Harris's Hot Band

[barrygioportmorien1]

@TCBnTX01

Thanks for the information, maybe it will put the arguement to bed, that it is Glen Campbell singing lead.

[bveecon]

Can I add something.. The session details for "Don't Ever Change" listed on John Ingman's Crickets Fact File' state vocalists are Jerry Naylor (vocal), Glen Cambell( vocals and . guitar) - Cliff Crofford ( vocals) Jerry Allison (drums)Tommy Allsup (ld guitar) Red Callender (bass) with Ernie Freeman (piano). Recorded 9 March 1962 before Glen Hardin joined the Crickets, Curtis was still in the Army. Allison confirms that Campell was on vocals on CD 'Reminiscing with the Crickets'

[TCBnTX01]

@bveecon On the 1962 version that was released and became a number 5 hit on the British Charts. The song was included on the 1963 album something old, Something New something Else with additional musicians added on the tracks.

[overbrookXXX]

@bveecon very interesting info. posts like yours make youtube music worthwhile. thanks much

[randyrhoads4737]

I like them both. But I'd still take the Beatles over them anyday.

[TheDavidjoy]

@randyrhoads4737 They were totaly different and both offered a great sound. Which you prefer is choice. Obviously the Beatles were the most succesfull and that is fact.

However you can enjoy both.

[ImSteveAllen]

does anybody know the chords for this song?, cant find a tab anywhere

[thePharoah90086]

@ImSteveAllen ... as far as I can-remember , It's in the Key of "A" (at-least That's-how I've always seen-It-played) ... Try A-Major + F#-Minor + D + E

[MrRyantheRover]

Your uploads are done with such quality, thanks for sharing with us.

Ryan

[barrygioportmorien1]

@MrRyantheRover

Thanks for the nice comment, it makes it all worth while.

[jwb91560]

We're comparing a fully produced released version of a song to a demo? Brilliant!!

[DarienENG]

AWESOME !

[randyrhoads4737]

You all have biased opinions. Stop talking shit and just stick to your own opinion. This song is great whether The Beatles did it or this band did.

[epiphonejapan]

Beauty ORIGINAL version !

[triggerpepsi]

haha

[26highstreet]

what are you on?drugs

[ladyv69v]

Love this song.. thanks

[GeminiSpaceship]

You need to see a doctor.

[jonnardo]

I was there 7 this is it...crickets fab ...mike jako (the wierdo) is a pale shadow compared to this...please just listen to the song.. & it's no contesr

[clitoris2009]

i think michael jackson cover is more better

[centipeeds4always]

Please, Michael Jackson is nothing compared to The Crickets, deal with it!

[benlooe]

@centipeeds4always

AND THE CRICKETS ARE NOTHING WITHOUT BUDDY!!

[bosoxx44]

Yes you right G/K were better song writers

At the time of Buddy`s death him and the Crickets were bigger here in England than Elvis!.....johnj

[tonyhgv]

i dont know why you beatle lovers say that the beatles version is better . their version sounds like its been recorded in someones toilet...and i stand by what i said earlier GOFFIN/KING were better songwriters

[barrygioportmorien1]

Amen to that.

[miss9starr7]

I love this song, but the Beatles version is definatly better!

And I'm not just saying that because they're my favorite band, their version just had more.. heart, rock n roll, roughness..

[barrygioportmorien1]

Sorry to disagree with you, but in my humble opinion the Crickets had the Beatles beat in every way.

[matelot95]

Yeah, This is better than The Beatles cover, albeit very true to the original version.

[blutocampbell]

No the beatles cover is better

[1967MOD]

Fab

[barrygioportmorien1]

Right on, and I'll add, a lot better.

[tonyhgv]

GOFFIN/KING ..in my opinon the best songwriters of the 60s decade..even better than lennon/mcartney

[blutocampbell]

Nobody's better than lennon-mccartney

[barrygioportmorien1]

That's your opinion.

[giligara30492]

@barrygioportmorien1

Really? That's why Rolling Stone put the Beatles as the #1 best artist in history?

[barrygioportmorien1]

@giligara30492

That's reason enough for me to not to take the Rolling Stone as my standard for good music........... You don't like the Crickets, I don't like the Beatles, let's leave it at that..

[giligara30492]

@barrygioportmorien1

Whatever... Just saying that my college-level music textbook devotes an entire section to the Beatles, and it doesn't do that with anybody else. I'm not saying I don't like the Crickets, because I do, but you gotta admit that the Beatles' impact is unmatched whether you think they're good or not (and they are). The music of the 60s, as you know, is the best music ever, and I think we can both agree that we'll never see its like again.

[tristianity4u]

Corny but sweet. In the Beatles version, Harrison seems to be holding his nose at some of the lyrics, at least these guys are sincere.

[jet9491]

Can't agree that the Beatles' version is better. This is the original, and, in my opinion, easily the best! Having said that, I love the Beatles' early material from their BBC shows. I think Lennon was in his element at that stage.

[billsmoker]

Glad to find this on YT. I haven't heard it since I was a teenager, a perfect pop record. Suddenly had an urge to hear it again this evening.

I was really pleased a little while ago to get an email from Sonny Curtis. I've also been priveleged enough to chat to Jerry Allison and Nikki Sullivan at Crickets gigs.

Check out my radio show on rockabillyDJ,com for loads more obscure rocking tunes from the golden age. Over 50 hours to download!

[thePharoah90086]

Niki Sullivan ... R.I.P.

[toorude89]

The Beatles do a much better version on their BBC album.

[shespeakswithmusic]

I don't know if I'd say MUCH, but I agree. I prefer the Beatles any day. This is good; they're better. :)

[bveecon]

Three vocalists on the one. Jerry Naylor is the lead with Glen Campbell and Cliff Crofford backing

[psychobollox]

nice one :)

thank you... got a reference for that ... there should be a lot more info about these songs there if it's a website :)

again, thanks :)

[rslitman]

This song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King.

[bobby3847er]

ibought this sngle as a lad  can you imagine my great pleasure to find it just now that the main singer is no other than glen campbell the best singer ever to grace the airwaves

[barrygioportmorien1]

I don't think the singer is Glen Campbell, I never heard of him singing with the Crickets.

[bobby3847er]

no offence barry but ive seen campbell every time he has to england ive heard him so many times i am 100% certain its him on this record

[barrygioportmorien1]

Hey, no offence taken, just two music lovers trying to get the correct info. But I still disagree, It doesn't sound like Glen Campbell to me, I wouldn't argue that you could have heard him sing it, but I went through all the Crickets biographies on the internet, and no mention of Glen.

Barry.

[prehistory42]

I heard Glen Campbell being interviewed on radio about 20 years ago and he clearly said he was a session singer on this record.

Great record by the way.

[taphn]

the crickets seemed so under-rated , tremendous

[barrygioportmorien1]

I agree completely, It is very hard to understand.

[krevell1]

Made no9 in UK, summer 62. The lyrics describe the girls of the time perfectly. Been waiting for this a long time - Great number, thanks alot

[stitt2]

This wonderful song never made the U.S charts. Just don't understand.

[tonyhgv]

my fav crickets song...thanks barry

[budelke]

Beatles loved this song.

[saguaroboy]

I had to do Doctorate-level research to find this- and it's simply glorious! Thank you x 100

[barrygioportmorien1]

I have some more really good ones by them that I am going to upload.

[saguaroboy]

Thanks- I found out this was a goffin /king song later on- but I always remember it as a harrison favorite from the bbc sessions. Check out the Brinsley Schwartz 1973 or so version- they're all great, but it's particularly sweet.

[Lizalizzard]

Just great!