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This was recorded in 1965 by the Leeds group The 5 Man Cargo, who subsequently broke up in late 1966, when the lead singer and bass player formed another band, and the drummer, keyboardist and guitarist graduated from the university and left Leeds. The name fell into disuse until it was picked up...

This was a hit in Hong Kong in 1959. I was at a Friday night sock hop at school when I first heard it - right after I'd been turned down for a dance by a girl I had a mad crush on. Bitter-sweet memories! Thanks for posting it.

"They keep you doped on religion, sex and TV

And you think you're so clever and classless and free;

But you're all f**kin' peasants as far as I can see ...."

- John Lennon (Working Class Hero; 1970)

60 Minutes Australia has just done an excellent piece on the Fukushima Disaster.

Runs 16 minutes - be sure to watch to the end. It involves EVERYONE.

youtube.com/watch?v=DcOol3KJscc&feature=player_embedded

@NewHopeNashFan:

I've no doubt Ron did teach Graham - but they were political skills. Graham's problem at that time was a creative one. He was looking to break new ground, but Ron wanted to stay with the tried and true. Had this not been the case, Graham would have stayed with The Hollies.

At t...

This was a hit in UK. I heard them do it at Leeds U in 1966, and they blew everyone away with it.

Yes - this is the classic line-up.

Alan Clarke on vocals, Graham Nash on vocals & guitar, Tony Hicks on lead guitar & vocals, Eric Haydock on bass and Bobbie Elliot on drums.

Eric Haydock left in 1967 and was replaced by Bernie Calvert, who first appeared on the album "Evolution", and Graham N...

Another great Bacharach/David composition.

This song was the title cut for the Walker Brothers final album in 1978.

CBS released it. It's available in CD format.

It also features the tracks

The Electrician

Shutout

Fat Mama Kick