John Barry Presents: Drumbeat
Various Artists
| Available Formats | Tracks | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download Album (MP3) | 40 tracks | £7.99 | |
| Download Album (FLAC) | 40 tracks | £7.99 | |
| Download individual tracks | From £0.99 | ||
Description
Various Artists - John Barry Presents: Drumbeat
Music from the 1959 BBC pop series that launched a host of stars including Adam Faith, Dusty Springfield, Jackie (White Horses) Lee, Vince Hill, songwriter Les(It’s Not Unusual) Reed and British film composer John Barry, best known for scoring 11 James Bond films.
In April 1959 Drumbeat hit the air with Bandleader John Barry as musical director. The programme’s format was experimental for the time and the series only ran until the beginning of September.
“I have been involved with many TV series but never one that was as innovative, exciting and had such a team spirit”.
- Vic Flick
This extensive collection highlights some of John Barry’s earliest work as a performer and composer and includes tracks issued for the very first time on CD.
The album features John Barry’s first recording with Adam Faith, "Ah Poor Little Baby!", plus his secret musical identity as the John Prendy Orchestra backing The Three Barry Sisters.
The CD is accompanied by a 20 page booklet focusing on the history of this seminal programme, penned by Geoff Leonard & Pete Walker, pre-eminent experts on Barry’s career and authors of John Barry - The Man With The Midas Touch.
In April 1959 Drumbeat hit the air with Bandleader John Barry as musical director. The programme’s format was experimental for the time and the series only ran until the beginning of September.
“I have been involved with many TV series but never one that was as innovative, exciting and had such a team spirit”.
- Vic Flick
This extensive collection highlights some of John Barry’s earliest work as a performer and composer and includes tracks issued for the very first time on CD.
The album features John Barry’s first recording with Adam Faith, "Ah Poor Little Baby!", plus his secret musical identity as the John Prendy Orchestra backing The Three Barry Sisters.
The CD is accompanied by a 20 page booklet focusing on the history of this seminal programme, penned by Geoff Leonard & Pete Walker, pre-eminent experts on Barry’s career and authors of John Barry - The Man With The Midas Touch.
Reviews
"Geoff Leonard and Pete Walker have written an authoritative booklet that begins by setting the scene between ITV and the BBC in the battle for teenage audiences. Details of all the artists and some of the writers are included and amongst the artwork is an original billing of Drumbeat from the Radio Times. This fascinating CD offers an enlightening view of the working practices of popular music from half a century ago."-BBC Online
Tracklisting
Download Album (SILED1307)
- The John Barry Seven - Bees Knees
- The Kingpins, The Millermen - Shame on You, Miss Johnson
- Roy Young, The John Barry Seven - I Go Ape
- Bob Miller, The Millermen - Catwalk
- Vince Eager, The John Barry Seven - It's Late
- Sylvia Sands, The Millermen - Easy
- The John Barry Seven - Little John
- Adam Faith, The John Barry Seven - Say Mama
- Vince Eager, The Millermen - This Should Go On Forever
- Bob Miller, The Millermen - Beatnik
- Sylvia Sands, The Millermen - Fallin'
- The Raindrops, The Millermen - Italian Style
- Dennis Lotis, The Millermen - Get Happy
- Bob Miller, The Millermen - Rockin' Sandy
- The Raindrops, The Millermen - Hey! Miss Fannie!
- Adam Faith, The John Barry Seven - C'Mon Everybody
- Sylvia Sands, The Millermen - Oh! Oh! Oh! I'm in Love
- The John Barry Seven - Rebel Rouser
- Roy Young, The John Barry Seven - Slippin' & Slidin'
- The Kingpins, The Millermen - Don't Leave Me (Like This)
- Vince Eager, The John Barry Seven - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- Bob Miller, The Millermen - Compulsion
- Adam Faith, The John Barry Seven - Believe What You Say
- The John Barry Seven - Mad Mab
- Dennis Lotis, The Millermen - I'm in the Mood for Love
- The John Barry Seven, Bob Miller The Millermen, The Millermen - Good Rockin' Tonight
- Adam Faith, The John Barry Seven - I Vibrate
- Lana Sisters, The Millermen - Buzzin'
- Bob Miller, The Millermen - Drumbeat
- Roy Young, The John Barry Seven - She Said Yeah
- Bob Miller, The Millermen - Little Dipper
- Sylvia Sands, The Millermen - Love Me in the Daytime
- The Three Barry Sisters, The Johnny Prendy Orchestra - Tall Paul
- The Three Barry Sisters, The Johnny Prendy Orchestra - I-Ay Ove-lay Oo-Yay
- The Three Barry Sisters, The Johnny Prendy Orchestra - Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy
- Adam Faith - Ah, Poor Little Baby!
- Derry Hart, The Hartbeats - Come On Baby
- Larry Page, The Saga Satellites - Big Blon' Baby
- Larry Page, The Saga Satellites - Throw All Your Lovin' My Way
- Larry Page, The Saga Satellites - Little Old Fashioned Love