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OK here's this week's some of you are getting too good so this may be slightly more difficult but as always if you are from the 60's generation you will have heard of the act.

In this instance as I believe a bit more difficult it is a solo artist.

Three hits in early 60's both in US and UK but one was a number 1 in US and a number 2 in UK.

This act's most famous song also made number 2 in UK in 90's but for someone else.


This song was a big hit for Bobby Vee and there is somewhat of a tenuous connection.

You can stream or download the track up to those who wish to take part.


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My guess is in, Roy.

This is indeed a toughie, Roy. I can't pick the artist so I'll work on the "tenuous connection". Hmmmmmm..... something in the "Bobby" part perhaps?

No Howard and Mr 100% has done it again.

My answer on the way, Roy.......thanks for the weekly fun Vicki

Painfully tough this week....mines in!

This one was especially fun. I always loved the natural nature of that voice.

I remember this song well from Bobby Vee, but have no idea who this is, don't recognize the voice at all.

My guess is in. I think my 'train' of thought is correct.

Email sent, Roy.

I also have a tenuous connection to Bobby Vee. For a short time in about 1982, I played a few gigs in a band called Felix and the Phallics. Sorry, but that was our name. It was the brainchild of the Donahue brothers Michael and Joey in our college town of St. Cloud, and I was recruited to sing and play rhythm guitar, and the bass player was Tommy Vee, Bobby's son. He was a few years younger, a great player and a fun fellow to run into over the years.

In fact....he may have played a 4001.

Felix and the Phallics! Not bad.

We used to have a female drummer named Connie and I seriously pushed for our name to be 'Connie and the Concubines' but nobody else could see the obvious genius of that name. ... but I digress.

Mark

Good story, Bobby has 3 sons and a daughter,his sons are Robby , Jeff and Tommy.

At one point all 3 played in his backing band, but then Robby who looks a lot like Bobby did in the 60's went out on his own.

Jeff also has a look of Bobby but Tommy looks nothing like him, he does seem a fun guy though, a big guy and plays a stand up bass I always go to see BV when he is in UK.

At moment though he seems virtually a permanent feature at Dick Clarks place in Branson wherever that is. Wish I could afford to go

http://www.dickclarksabbranson.com/


We discussed BV a while back on here when I posted a track of how he sounds now and was somewhat surprised at the negative reaction, but we all have opinions, in my view BV made some great pop records and whenever he does tour in UK, his shows are very well supported.

Roy: I find that many people are surprised when they learn of all the hits that Bobby Vee had.

I don't know if they weren't paying attention or if he just didn't have those performing qualities that enabled his to stand out.

The night may have had a thousand eyes, but it seems that they were not looking in Bobby's direction.

I think try to still be performing and still be able to fill medium sized theatres 47 years after you first made charts and some 41 since your last hit means you have something that appeals.

He had 38 top 100 records(singles) in US 6 went gold, he released 30 vinyl albums between 60 and 73 of which admittedly about 5 were greatest hits compilations but still leaves about 24.

A pretty good record I'd say

Roy: I am in complete agreement when it comes to Bobby Vee's record. I grew up with and remember his music well. I do not wish to take away from his success or longevity in the music industry.

There were, however, many acts with far less chart success that were more memorable in my view and hence my comments. Often times they may be remembered morse so for their stage performance or unique vocal tonality.

If you will forgive me, by way of comparison and example, I would use Bobby Vinton whose vocal tone on songs such as Blue Velvet and Mr. Lonely left perhaps a more indelible memory trace in the folds of the youthful musical cortex of the day.