Acts That Should Have Been More Successful

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:24 am

Howard

Easybeats did have one more hit in UK Hello How Are You made number 20 in 68, they only made US top 40 once though, with Friday On My Mind Made 16 in 66.

I actually think the former qualifies as a clough's classic, so here it is.

http://download.yousendit.com/71563735332204DE

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:39 am

Swirling sounds sending shimmering sensations up the spine, Roy.

11 out of 10.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:08 am

The Fortunes started this thread off and Mike made some valid points, their initial hit records were to some degree overproduced perhaps, here is their biggest hit "unorchestrated"

See it Here

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:12 am

What some may not know is that there is a link between The Ventures and The Fortunes anyone care to have a stab at what it is.

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:16 am

I like this very much and the vocals are just great here. Thanks for the link, Roy.

"Here It Comes Again" and "Freedom Come Freedom Go" were also respectable numbers in my view.

rob_mac · Post by **rob_mac** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:19 am

I nominate the Zombies, She's Not There, Tell Her No, & Time of the Season are all fantastic songs. A selection of theremsongs is available here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPZDy5uKaPk&mode=related&search=

A modern version with original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent reformed a few years ago and are playing at Leeds City Varieties in a couple of weeks!!! I will be there.

From Rob

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:42 am

Roy: ok..this is a real stab...Caroline Radio used a Fortunes song as the stations theme song and the Caroline DJ Peter Bowman used The Ventures song Bird Rocker as the theme song for his show...

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:49 am

I am sure you are correct George but looking for a more direct link.

Barcelona Blue great track by the way.

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri May 04, 2007 11:02 am

Hmmm..thnk some more...Thanks Roy..we're re-recording that one and some others with Paul W on rhythm and Rick a new drummer this Sunday...Paul plays real good guitar for a curmudge...

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri May 04, 2007 11:12 am

Roy: would it have anything to do with Les Fradkin the Rick 12stringer?

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Fri May 04, 2007 12:31 pm

No George

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri May 04, 2007 1:05 pm

doh! I may be trying to look too deep so far..ok...The Ventures have and do record EVERYONE'S material so I would guess they must have recorded at least one, maybe more of The Fortunes songs during their peak period...I believe I saw/heard The Ventures do "When You Walk In The Room"...maybe as a weird vocal?!..maybe just instrumental..

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:14 pm

While a tenuous connection at best, both The Ventures and The Fortunes recorded songs written by Roger Cook.

lyle_from_minneapolis · Fri May 04, 2007 3:55 pm

Both groups had joy, fun, seasons in the sun...

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:59 pm

Yuck..not MY favorite song.....teenage tragedy!