It's amazing , if this was their only #1 in the UK or on the Continent. I don't think they charted as high for other labels (Baby, Come Back was lesser hit for RCA in The U.S.)You could listen to one of many 25 , or even 50 ,track compilations , and you'd be hard - pressed to find one bad song.
@pfordsq - "The Equals released "Hold Me Closer" / "Baby Come Back" single in 1966. It did not do well in the United Kingdom, but went to the number one position in Germany and The Netherlands. On the song's re-issue in the UK, it also reached the top position, giving President Records their only number one hit." - Wiki
I always just saw the one - upmanship as a good - natured comedy routine , tho' Eddy does'nt even get a chance to say he's originally from (British) Guyana , not Jamaica. Is this from '67? I always thought "Baby Come Back" came out in '68 in Britain , as well as The U.S. No big deal , just wondered.
@Khultan thats what I meant by wanting to get his shine..I hope Eddie reprimanded him in a sever manner back then..I know group dynamics..I was in one where Egos were flying..but the true star always emerge.
@MrJacksonvill The short got merely put his arm over the shoulder of Eddy and nothing more. Eddy was very wrong to react that way but the short guy undoes this by slapping Eddy's face and giving the pointing finger 'no, no' to him. Now, that's where he steps over the line.
It's amazing , if this was their only #1 in the UK or on the Continent. I don't think they charted as high for other labels (Baby, Come Back was lesser hit for RCA in The U.S.)You could listen to one of many 25 , or even 50 ,track compilations , and you'd be hard - pressed to find one bad song.
pfordsq 7 months ago
@pfordsq - "The Equals released "Hold Me Closer" / "Baby Come Back" single in 1966. It did not do well in the United Kingdom, but went to the number one position in Germany and The Netherlands. On the song's re-issue in the UK, it also reached the top position, giving President Records their only number one hit." - Wiki
jazzhkpc 7 months ago
I always just saw the one - upmanship as a good - natured comedy routine , tho' Eddy does'nt even get a chance to say he's originally from (British) Guyana , not Jamaica. Is this from '67? I always thought "Baby Come Back" came out in '68 in Britain , as well as The U.S. No big deal , just wondered.
pfordsq 9 months ago
@MrJacksonvill Yes, you're correct.I know about what you say, b-boys are often egocentric too.
Khultan 10 months ago
@Khultan thats what I meant by wanting to get his shine..I hope Eddie reprimanded him in a sever manner back then..I know group dynamics..I was in one where Egos were flying..but the true star always emerge.
MrJacksonvill 10 months ago
@MrJacksonvill The short got merely put his arm over the shoulder of Eddy and nothing more. Eddy was very wrong to react that way but the short guy undoes this by slapping Eddy's face and giving the pointing finger 'no, no' to him. Now, that's where he steps over the line.
Khultan 10 months ago
Hilton1949, THANK YOU : ) : )
Khultan 10 months ago
Fabulous! This was fun--wish I'd been there.
Thanks for posting, Hilton!
MultiStats 1 year ago
Seems like the other day I saw them at Tottenham Royal
Steve Wonder when he was about 16 or 17 years old also at the Royal
Could go on and on but tears come to my eyes thinking of such great times
Catherineone 1 year ago
I friggin Love this band Hold me Closer Baby come Back and so forth the energy is great
Wehategod 1 year ago