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Sheena the current version of "Winds"is sung by Frank. At least at the live venues. He does a really good job of it. Like most groups the Searchers tend to rely on a lead singer/singers and sometimes it is quite a surprise to hear someone else sing lead on a particular song. They often do a better job than the usual leads. Over the years there have been some good songs performed by the others in the Searchers apart from Mike and Chris and later Spencer. Makes for an interesting mix and in Franks case can add some fun to the recording/live performance.

Pam/Sheena. When I've seen The Searchers performing "Four Strong Winds", John sings the first verse, Frank sings the second and they both sing on the chorus.

John sings a number of lead vocals these days, "Till I Met You", "Mr Tambourine Man" and of course "Seven Nights To Rock". Others he has done include "Tennessee Stud".

Pam, the version i have actually sounds a bit different, i mean, you can say Frank is a leadsinger because he sounds very loud but the first verse doesn't sound like it's him. I mean, he has a voice which can be identified unmistakably...

Yeah Tim I think you might be right though I'd have said it was the other way round. Was a while ago and a lot has happened since. In fact the more I think about it the more I think you are right they did do a verse each and shared the chorus John first and then Frank. From what you say John is doing more and more singing leads these days. It would make for more variety in the shows. Wish they would come out here again. Thanks

As for the version of FSW on Take me for what I'm worth: I would have liked that three of them had taken one verse each (instead of Pender 2, Curtis 1). The policy then seems to have been more singing from each member. So I think a Frank verse (and/or even a John verse) would have been an advantage to the issued version.
What's the BBC version like, again? (vocally).

Einar

Pam, The Searchers are back in Australia next February.

Thanks Tim just had a look at the web site for the dates and venues. I see Brisbane is on the list but the venue is still to be advised. That will probably be the closest to me so will be interesting to see if it is the same as before. Will check it out and see if I can make a booking now.

Pam, I have just been advised that the tour 'down under' has been extended by a week. Keep checking out the website.

Tim I have just made another check and the first show at Caloundra RSL is the closest to me. Will ring them and find out costs and if I can book straight away. I will still have to travel a fair way but at least not all the way to Brisbane. I can come back home after the show in about an hour instead of 2 to 3. Thanks again.