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A nice little story about Hank, by the Barron Knights. It's at about 5 mins in. Enjoy!



Tony.

I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that The Barron Knights and The Shadows crossed paths several times in the early 1960s, pre-Beatles and pre-Beat Boom (and so certainly some time before Call Up The Groups in 1964). That they know each other as well as that doesn't surprise me.

Being out here in the tropics, I had never heard of them. But they put on an entertaining show, a good example.

For a good rendition of William Tell - see the Rapiers version!

Pete Langford, the original Rhythm guitarist, is the the only original member left in the band. They formed in 1959, & were part of the family entertainment scene for many years throughout the '60s, appearing many times on TV. They were very entertaining & funny , & had many records in the charts, taking the Micky out of lots of the other pop acts of the time.
Fond memories.

Tony.

I’d say Glen Campbell’s performance is the one to beat. There are a number of his to choose from. This is probably my favourite!

Tasty who performed at the Shadows event at Lakeside in September did this

Marvin, Welch & Farrar sent a demo (or acetate - not sure which) of Lonesome Mole to The Barron Knights. Not sure if they ever recorded it, though.

Moderne wrote:Marvin, Welch & Farrar sent a demo (or acetate - not sure which) of Lonesome Mole to The Barron Knights. Not sure if they ever recorded it, though.

Acetates were certainly still in use at that time, though mainly made by fully-equipped studios with the requisite cutting-lathes.

Once stereo compact-cassette had become established (just a few years later) as a consumer format, demos tended to be supplied on tape.