Fivepenny Piece - I don't know if I want to go home

Fivepenny Piece were from Lancashire and became more well known after appearing as the musical guest on BBC's 'That's Life' in 1975. This rare video clip is a 1974 appearance on ITV's 'Wheeltappers and Shunters Club' show.

For more information about this much missed group, please visit the excellent official website run by Margaret Meeks, wife of Fivepenny Piece member John Meeks.

http://www.5pp.co.uk/

NEWS UPDATE - November 12th 2007

There is now a new song by Linda and John Meeks of the Fivepenny Piece on YouTube. Written some 25 years back by fellow 5PP member Colin Radcliffe, but only recorded in September 2007, it is a Christmas song called 'A Special Child'. Take a listen - it's kinda good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvBk2u8eAZI

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[mjwood11]

If there is any chance of anybody having any more live videos could you please e-mail me

thanks

[wainwright3]

I would dearly love to post more videos of Fivepenny Piece. I have been told that I may be getting the chance to upload some more video clips of this *excellent* group in the next month or so. Can say no more for now, but it should be good news for us 5pp fans.

[kja10Miom]

I can strongly recommend Lynda and John's new cds available through their 5pp website. What songs! What a beautiful voice Lynda has. That the group never became superstars is testament to the fact there is no justice in the world. They say another CD is out soon with more songs old and new so bring it on! One of my favourite Meeks / Radcliffe compositions is Butterflies & Songbirds. Anyone have a live version of that to post?

[tightshorts3]

fivepenny piece were supremely evocative - their songs of life 'up north' were timeless and beautiful, and intricately crafted. what memories!

[Kittielips]

@MrLions49

So do I.

Jennie. x.

[MrLions49]

that Jennie looks a bit like cilla black younger of course different coloured hair, actually she may be a red head! love the song though. ray

[emma5977]

Lovely song. Thank you. I wish I could also find "Winter Sun", and a short song which began something like "When I walk through the woods, the birds begin their singing...."

[321bytor]

Beige!

[oddball1711]

ta muchly

[Kittielips]

@MrSugsi

Weren't they just?

Ta fer that.

Jennie.

[MrSugsi]

the best Lancashire folk group of all time[sugsi]

[ELVISCHEVY3]

SO GREAT MORE MORE

[fozz1955]

Im from yorkshire,but first heard this fantastic group in the 70s on the coach from strangeways,to preston jail,their songs have helped me through broken hearts,i play their music so much that even my daughter to-day knows each song word for word,i find that their songs remind me of all times in my life,good and sad,and when alone listening often have a little cry,i find lyndas voice so haunting realy realy helped me get through life,id love to change from being yorks,to lancs.lol

[MisterVirtual]

Yes, Jennie. I totally agree with you.

MV

[Kittielips]

@MisterVirtual

I don't think Eddie got the recognition he deserved, do you?

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

Tha's welcome Lad.

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

I think it was released at the end of the 70's; if I'm correct, John Meeks and Colin Radcliffe co-wrote it.

Jennie.

[MisterVirtual]

@Kittielips

Yes, Jennie, they are.

What year was this song originally released?

Who wrote it?

MV

[MisterVirtual]

Absolutely wonderful!

Thank you Jennie for sharing this.

MV

[Kittielips]

They're reight good, aren't they?

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

I'll try to find it for you.

Jennie.

[Kittielips]

George and Eddie have passed away, but John brought an album out called 'Just Me.' Colin may still be teaching.

Jennie.

[elvischevy]

a fab song and band are they still around?

[Scorby1965]

A Lancashire version of the 'Mamas and the Papa's ! lol

[charlton008]

Sijmply Awesome

[boondoggle6]

linda's gorgeous voice once again evokes character and charm in this timely reminder of a great band from yesteryear.