Where have all the searchers fans gone

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 12:12 am

bit like the song

admin · Post by **admin** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:27 am

Long time passing. Hello Roy. I am still here and welcome our next discussion. I was just wondering this morning, what composer that the Seachers covered most often in their recording. Do you have this fact at your fingertips? I don't think we have spent a lot of time on this question before.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 4:04 pm

Until I read it here, I had no idea that The Searchers had recorded "Western Union". I was really surprised to find this out. I only knew The Five American's version.

I had never heard the Searcher's version before.

Now that I have mp3's of both versions, i'm amazed at just how close they are.

Are there other Searcher's tunes that have been covered by other bands and become hits or is "Western Union" the only one?

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:53 pm

Western Union Jon was not a hit for The Searchers released as last but one single on PYE. You may not be aware that they were in fact the first act to record and release Solitaire as a Single in 74, later a hit for Andy Williams and The Carpenters.

The Five Americans actually did the original version of Western Union.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:05 pm

Thanks Roy. So The Searchers covered The Five American's and not the other way around.
Cool.

I still can't get over how close both versions are to one another.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:20 pm

Thanks for bringing this up , Roy!

I've always liked "Don't Throw Your Love Away" and "Broken Hearts".....among many others....

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:19 pm

Ah Broken Hearts - Actually that is Mike Pender and is now found on numerous compilations, some credited to Mike Pender's Searchers and some to the Searchers. I love the track Chris, suits Pender's voice, don't know if you have had a look at Clough Links on Peter's site but if not check out my article Pender the Album That Never Was. Mike himself had a copy last time I saw him

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:47 pm

I will check that out soon Roy, thanks for the tip!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:10 am

...(singin' loudly and veery badly) gone to some other forums... some...

Broken hearts... nice song, very honest and sincere, imho...

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:50 am

Broken Hearts is a great song. Over the years, there has been nothing wrong with Mike Pender's voice.

pam · Post by **pam** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 12:11 am

Hi Gang, best news, The Searchers started their Aussie tour on an exceptionally high note. Not a big crowd at the club but a very lively bunch. They sang along and danced the night away. Frank was in his element. The more they participated the more animated he became, he sure does enjoy his "work" I took my youngest son along and he really did enjoy it even singing along to some of the hits. He is 25. My hubby, Peter, said it was the best of the shows we have see since they have been coming out here. Just hope the tour continues on that note. I will do a full write up shortly and if the photos turn out okay (forgot the digital and had to borrow my dads'new camera) I will email them to all who want copies.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 2:03 am

Yes please Pam

admin · Post by **admin** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 6:15 am

Pam, it you are able to email or snail-mail them to me I would be pleased to put them online for all to see.

tim · Post by **tim** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:48 am

Pam, Can you email some. With your permission I'd like use a couple in the Spring Issue of the fan club magazine.

pam · Post by **pam** » Sat Feb 05, 2005 12:53 am

Hi gang, yeah no problem I will pick out the best of them and scan and email them this weekend. Some of them are a bit hazy as I was too far away for the flash. Quite a few came out very well so will give you an idea of the action.