Did Skiffle Transcend the 1960s?

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:37 am

A UK vocalist with the Concords in the 1960s would take a skiffle-like sound into the 1970s with big hit. What is the name of the vocalist and what was the hit?

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:21 am

As the Concords meant nothing slightly difficult but skiffle like sound makes me think you may be thinking of Ray Dorset and In The Summertime a number 1 for Mungo Jerry in 1970.

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 3:28 am

Right on target as always Roy. As he did start in the 1960s, it may be fair to discuss him a bit. I understand that "In The Summertime" was almost not released as its style was thought to be wrong for the times. Did he have any other hits, or was he a one hit wonder?

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:08 am

no not a one hit wonder by any means, in fact the follow up to In The Summertime, Baby Jump went to number 1. Between 70-74 8 hits of which 6 made the top 20. Had another hit in 99 but a novelty record basically.

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 4:28 am

Ray: Do you think it is fair to characterize Ray Dorset's music as skiffle?

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:17 am

Presume you mean Roy but what's an A between friends and the answer is no.

winston · Post by **winston** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 7:21 am

I wonder if Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners was skiffle influenced. It certainly would not have been out of place in that era.

Thoughts?

chingnchime · Post by **chingnchime** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 5:55 pm

'In the Summertime' by Mungo Jerry always reminded me of The Lovin' Spoonful, particularly the Sebastian- like vocal.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:49 am

I can't say I've actually heard vintage skiffle music, but by it's very name, I would have assumed it was of a quick pace, much faster than the Mungo Jerry hit. Is ITS done at a typical skiffle pace?

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:02 pm

"If her daddy's rich, take her out for a meal,
If her daddy's poor, just do what you feel..."

Man, that's really admirable...this is the kind of garbage that radicalized people like Bob Marley...

Although the tune is catchy...

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:42 pm

lighten up, you sound full of anger

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:20 pm

Seems like I hear that everywhere I go...

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 2:42 pm

I am a bit tired of reggae, although I dig the bitchin' bass...

I find it to be very largely un-original these days; sort of Jamaican Nashville.

And I also think that there's nothing wrong with "good-time" music. One of my favorite albums remains Hepcat's "Right On Time"--great reggae/ska.

There remain two kinds of people--those who use their skills to move along for whatever purpose, and those who stay in one place. The difference? Hope. The recent situation in New Orleans has exposed the vulnerable underside of each.

Each borrows from the other to add variety to their existence. But bigger cross-pollination will be necessary for any real benefits to show, and continue to show.

revolver323 · Post by **revolver323** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 5:41 pm

I think Mungo Jerry obviously sold out ...

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:09 pm

I wonder how well he's aged?