I'm Telling You Now

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Sun May 21, 2006 12:17 am

Ditto. IIRC, many artists who belong to BI, were born 1940 to 1945...

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Sun May 21, 2006 7:04 am

Just noted on one US Site they quote Freddie as being 69 which is where Glenn probably noted the age, I am fairly confident he was 65 in November last year

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon May 22, 2006 4:51 am

The Liverpool Echo states his age at time of death as 69 also.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Mon May 22, 2006 8:22 am

A number of sites say 69 but I am fairly certain he was 65 born November 14th 1940

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:51 am

If you believe that to be correct, Roy, that's good enough for me.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:11 pm

Thanks Jerry but it did transpire that when Tony Jackson of The Searchers died a while back he was a couple of years older than all the publicity, reference sources said and that is not speculation but based on his birth certificate.

winston · Post by **winston** » Tue May 23, 2006 5:23 am

I am sorry to hear that Freddy passed away.

Like others here I enjoyed his zany antics and the music of Freddie and the Dreamers when it was first released.

string_along · Post by **string_along** » Tue May 23, 2006 11:44 am

It was sad for me to hear that Freddie had passed away. Hearing Freddie sing "I'm Telling You Now" was always one of those songs that I would find myself singing along with whenever I heard it being played.
This morning I was watching a video titled, "The British Invasion - First Wave", and there is a cool performance of Freddie and the Dreamers singing I'm Telling You Now. They were all doing their fancy dance steps and looked pretty sharp in their suits. Naturally, all the little chicks in the audience were screaming, while the older folks looked on and smiled. (After all, Freddie and the boys were fun, playful and wholesome.) I like 'em!!

Rest in Peace, Freddie. -- Skip

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Tue May 23, 2006 2:14 pm

I've watched this several times and it continues to crack me up. Freddie & the Dreamers with Frankie & Annette on Hulaballo, 1965.

The British Invasion vs. Bikini Beach Party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DXj3thKJ2g

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:16 am

That video is a crack up, Mike. Even the guitarists in the background are flinging their legs around in unison. Funny

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Wed May 24, 2006 4:26 am

Thanks for sharing, Mike - that's cool. Reminds me of the times when i was a kid... we used to do the Freddie back then, but only much later i found out how this dance was called.

string_along · Post by **string_along** » Wed May 24, 2006 5:26 am

Hey, Mike! That was great!! (and that Annette.... Rowrrrr!! *wink*) -- Skip

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Fri May 26, 2006 1:00 pm

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Sat May 27, 2006 12:39 am

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

Freddie when he wasn't acting the clown

admin · Post by **admin** » Sat May 27, 2006 6:28 am

I understand what you mean Roy.