Only The Shadows Know

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:07 am

I like Magic Carpet but Martin's arrangement as you point out probably makes the tune.

I have seen The Dakotas on a number of package tours over the last few years where they do their own spot of about 4/5 numbers but they never play Cruel Sea, of course only Mike Maxfield was with the band in their hit period and I am not certain he is still with them as John McNally told me he has been very ill of late.

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:25 am

I just had the chance to view the Shadows 2004 Farewell Tour once again today and I must say that I recommend this to anyone who enjoys music of the 1960s and beyond.

I cannot get over the great vocals from a group that is known for their instrumentals. I enjoyed my second viewing of this DVD more than the first.

Roy: By the way, perhaps you have commented on this before, but I have a memory that Mike Maxfield had a sister in the music business, Elkie, perhaps. Can you fill me in on the details?

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:44 am

Very close Peter the lady was Elkie Brooks who enjoyed some success in UK as a solo artist, used to front a band called Vinegar Joe early in her career, songs like Pearl's A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool, No More The Fool, but her brother was not Mike but Tony Mansfield who was Dakotas drummer. Their actual name was Bookbinder. (not surprised they changed it)

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon May 22, 2006 9:54 am

Thanks for setting me straight Roy. When you get the chance could you read my fortune on this one?