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3 weeks ago

Mike Hart - the lost session: "Nita Nicholson"

Liverpudlian singer/songwriter Mike Hart is described by BBC Radio Merseyside's Spencer Leigh as a "wayward genius". Mike recorded this session at...

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- 3 weeks ago
  
  yawnymorning commented:
  
  Only 5 tunes were recorded. They never made it to vinyl, but they are all here. Check out The Roadrunners (Liverpool) as well.
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1 month ago

Baby You Don't Have To Go - The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

George Harrison rated the Stones as: 'almost as good as the Roadrunners'. Good enough for the Roadies to appear in the 'Mersey Beat' poll of the t...

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1 month ago

The Roadrunners (Liverpool)- Rip It Up

Best version the Little Richard classic I've heard (so far?)

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yawnymorning commented:

From Bruce Eder, allmusic.com:

By rights, if talent were a consideration, the Roadrunners would be remembered alongside such 1960s British blues outfits as the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Pretty Things.
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1 month ago

The Roadrunners (Liverpool)- My Baby Left Me

Liverpool's Roadrunners play a great version of the contempary cover tune

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yawnymorning commented:

From Bruce Eder, allmusic.com:

By rights, if talent were a consideration, the Roadrunners would be remembered alongside such 1960s British blues outfits as the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Pretty Things.
2:56

1 month ago

The Roadrunners (Liverpool)- Mary Ann (Live)

Liverpool's Roadrunners play a James Bond-esque rendition of a blues obscurity

94MikeJ • 343 views

yawnymorning commented:

From Bruce Eder, allmusic.com:

By rights, if talent were a consideration, the Roadrunners would be remembered alongside such 1960s British blues outfits as the Rolling Stones, the Animals, and the Pretty Things.
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1 month ago

That's Alright - The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

Recorded live in Hamburg's Star Club - c1963. Pete Mackey does the vocals, though the pics (taken from a different session) show Dave Percy on the ...

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- 1 month ago
  
  yawnymorning commented:
  
  Article about poet Roger McGough, Liverpool Daily Post, May 2011:
  
  With fellow Liverpool poets Adrian Henri and Brian Patten, he would perform readings and “happenings”, and, with his band, The Scaffold, comedy sketches and songs. Or they would go along “for a bop” to his favourite band – and als...
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1 month ago

Long Tall Sally - The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

In late 1963 the band took a break from Liverpool to appear at Hamburg's Star Club, where they recorded their first album. Drummer Dave Boyce desc...

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- 1 month ago
  
  yawnymorning commented:
  
  Article about poet Roger McGough, Liverpool Daily Post, May 2011:
  
  With fellow Liverpool poets Adrian Henri and Brian Patten, he would perform readings and “happenings”, and, with his band, The Scaffold, comedy sketches and songs. Or they would go along “for a bop” to his favourite band – and als...
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1 month ago

"Hitchhike" The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

Mike Hart, Pete Mackey, Nick Carver, John Peacock, Dave Boyce, Johnny Phillips Somewhere in the history of sixties Liverpool music is a small footn...

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yawnymorning commented:

Article about poet Roger McGough, Liverpool Daily Post, May 2011:

With fellow Liverpool poets Adrian Henri and Brian Patten, he would perform readings and “happenings”, and, with his band, The Scaffold, comedy sketches and songs. Or they would go along “for a bop” to his favourite band – and als...
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1 month ago

"Got My Mojo Working" The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

John Peacock lets rip on honky tonk piano while King Size Taylor appears on stage part way through and throws in a few guitar licks just for fun. "...

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yawnymorning commented:

From Bill Harry's blog, November 2011:

When George Harrison told Dick Rowe that he’d just seen the Rolling Stones and said “they are almost as good as our Roadrunners,” Dick didn’t rush to sign Liverpool’s top R&B band, he rushed to London and signed the Stones. Who knows, but for that, it might...
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1 month ago

You'd Better Move On - The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

One of the band's favourite tracks from the 1st album. Their comment: 'It builds well'. Talking of moving on...

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- 1 month ago
  
  yawnymorning commented:
  
  From Bill Harry's blog, November 2011:
  
  When George Harrison told Dick Rowe that he’d just seen the Rolling Stones and said “they are almost as good as our Roadrunners,” Dick didn’t rush to sign Liverpool’s top R&B band, he rushed to London and signed the Stones. Who knows, but for that, it might...
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1 month ago

"Roadrunner" The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

The Roadrunners emerged in 1962, having previously played as the Tenabeats. In those days, there was no white R&B scene in Liverpool, as there was ...

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yawnymorning commented:

From Bill Harry's blog, November 2011:

When George Harrison told Dick Rowe that he’d just seen the Rolling Stones and said “they are almost as good as our Roadrunners,” Dick didn’t rush to sign Liverpool’s top R&B band, he rushed to London and signed the Stones. Who knows, but for that, it might ...
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2 months ago

Little Ruby - The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

From the band's 1st album - recorded live in the Star Club and also released as a single in Germany. Pete does the vocals, but an attack of 'Hamb...

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2 months ago

Cry, Cry, Cry #2 - The Roadrunners (Liverpool)

A more mellow version of a song which would later appear on the 'Pantomania' e.p. Perhaps this is attributable to Johnny Phillips, who sets aside ...

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4 months ago

The Roadrunners (Liverpool)- You Can Make It If You Try

Solid blues from the fantastic Liverpool R'n'B group, The Roadrunners

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yawnymorning commented:

This track was recorded by the first lineup. The pic shows a later lineup. Mike Kontzle, Pete Mackey, Mike Byrne, John Peacock, Terry McCusker.
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4 months ago

Got My Mojo Working (The First British R&B Festival)

Closing Jam

Birmingham Town Hall, February 28th, 1964

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Sonny Boy Williamson II

The Yardbir...

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yawnymorning commented:

The Roadrunners (Liverpool) did a pretty good version live in Hamburg. Have a look for it.
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6 months ago

Mike Hart - Almost Liverpool 8.wmv

Great singer who had a 1969 album "Mike Hart Bleeds" on John Peel's Dandelion label, love this track and thought i'd stick it up since none of his ...

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yawnymorning commented:

Search on this site for "Mike Hart Liverpool" and you'll find a few little treats.
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7 months ago

Mike Hart - the lost session: "We Love You"

Liverpudlian singer/songwriter Mike Hart is described by BBC Radio Merseyside's Spencer Leigh as a "wayward genius". Mike recorded this session at ...

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7 months ago

Mike Hart - the lost session: "Take Another Thought Now"

Liverpudlian singer/songwriter Mike Hart is described by BBC Radio Merseyside's Spencer Leigh as a "wayward genius". Mike recorded this session at ...

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7 months ago

Mike Hart - the lost session: "You Remind Me Of A Train"

Liverpudlian singer/songwriter Mike Hart is described by BBC Radio Merseyside's Spencer Leigh as a "wayward genius". Mike recorded this session at ...

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7 months ago

Mike Hart - the lost session: "My Waltz For You"

Liverpudlian singer/songwriter Mike Hart is described by BBC Radio Merseyside's Spencer Leigh as a "wayward genius". Mike recorded this session at ...

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