Nov 30, 2005 tony meehan, who died on monday aged 62 following a fall at his home in london, was a founder member and the original drummer of the shadows. True to its name, this is a complete singles collection of exshadows bassist jet harris and drummer tony meehan, recorded between 19621964 both as a duo and as solo artists for decca uk. Jets deep, booming sixstring bass and tonys solid, melodic drums are heard throughout, really driving the music here as it should. Jet is seen here with john braley, long time friend and operations manager at the civic centre theatre, aylesbury, bucks. He was the bass guitarist of the shadows until april 1962, and had subsequent success as a soloist and as a duo with the drummer tony meehan. Diamonds and other gems the complete decca singles cherry. As jet harris and tony meehan, they had big hits in 1963 with diamonds which reached no 1. Mar 18, 2011 jet harris, who died on march 18 aged 71, was the original bass guitarist with the shadows, the backing group that propelled cliff richard to fame, but left the band in 1962 and found success as a. The shadows lineup in tony meehan, who died in jet harris, hank marvin and. Tony meehan, daniel joseph anthony meehan, british drummer and music producer born march 2, 1943, london, eng. Flingel bunt is an imaginary character invented by the actor richard osullivan, a friend of the shadows. As jet harris and tony meehan, they had instrumental hits with diamonds which replaced the shadows dance on at the top of the pop charts in.
When they teamed up afterwards, the results were three enormous instrumental hits on the british chartsdiamonds, scarlett ohara and applejack. He was the bass guitarist of the shadows from 1958 until april 1962, and had subsequent success as a soloist and as a duo with the drummer tony meehan. Albums include diamonds footstomp, scarlett ohara doing the hully gully, and applejack. Va now 100 hits forgotten 60s 2020 mp3 320kbps pmedia. Sep 19, 2018 cliff richard sang with the shadows at one time. Nov 29, 2005 as jet harris and tony meehan, they had instrumental hits with diamonds which replaced the shadows dance on at the top of the pop charts in january 1963 and scarlett ohara, both produced by. Harris next teamed up with the shadows former drummer tony meehan. One of the more intriguing footnotes to prebeatles rock in britain, jet harris first made his mark as the bassist for the shadows. Diamonds, diamonds, man with the golden arm, medley. Front laminated flipback picture sleeve which shows some minimal laminate creasing, the unlaminated back shows some foxing and the odd blemish, the vinyl shows some surface scuffs but otherwise looks great for its age dfe8528 more. Jet harris was the oldest of the original shadows hank marvin, bruce welch and tony meehan and, for my money, was the only one who looked the part. Albums include diamonds footstomp, scarlett ohara doing the hully gully, and applejack the tall texan. Pictured lr tony meehan, harris, hank marvin and bruce welch. Within a few months 196162, tony meehan drums and jet harris bass quit the original lineup of britains greatest instrumental group, the shadows.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jet harris and tony meehan at the discogs marketplace. December 22, 2015 by jet harris there are many valuable and useful appliances in the home that are relied on daily, making life easier and more comfortable. Nov 29, 2017 december 22, 2015 by jet harris there are many valuable and useful appliances in the home that are relied on daily, making life easier and more comfortable. The rise and fall of flingel bunt is an instrumental by the british group the shadows. Daniel joseph anthony meehan 2 march 1943 28 november 2005 professionally known as tony meehan was a founder member of the british group the drifters, with jet harris, hank marvin and bruce. Terence jet harris was born in kingsbury, north london, on 6th july 1939, the only son of bill and winifred harris. Jet black jet at aylesbury 2007 the excellent photographs on this page were taken at the civic centre theatre, aylesbury, bucks, on the 24th feb 2007 by geoff simmonds. He then teamed up with fellow exshadow tony meehan. Hank marvin shadowsdiamonds jet harris, tony meehan. Jet harris, born in kingsbury, north london, was one of the read more. Brian hendersons bandstand 14 december 1963 incomplete. Hij tekende met decca en bracht solo instrumentale en vocale werken met enig succes, besame mucho en.
Nov 28, 2005 daniel joseph anthony meehan 2 march 1943 28 november 2005 professionally known as tony meehan was a founder member of the british group the drifters, with jet harris, hank marvin and bruce. The young terence harris was nicknamed jet by his school friends because of his abilities of being one of the fastest runners in the school. My top of the pops 1963 part 1 of 3 internet archive. As jet harris and tony meehan, they had big hits in 1963 with diamonds which reached no 1 scarlett ohara and applejack. The rest of the tracks are by jet harris and include his two uk chart hits.
Just for fun dvd 1963 movie bobby vee, mark wynter, the crickets, freddy cannon, johnny tillotson, the spotniks, the springfields, joe brown and the bruvvers, jet harris and the jet blacks, tony meehan, brian poole and the tremeloes, sounds incorporat. He signed with decca and released solo instrumental and vocal work with some success, besame. Sky torrents va now 100 hits forgotten 60s 2020 mp3. Tony meehans classic song of mexico an instrumental hit written by jerry lordan of apache in the 60s a great number directed and produced by tony. Jet harris and tony meehan diamonds and other gems. Daniel joseph anthony meehan 2 march 1943 28 november 2005 professionally known as tony meehan was a founder member of the british group the drifters, with jet harris, hank marvin and bruce welch, which would evolve into the shadows. Mar 21, 2011 harris next teamed up with the shadows former drummer tony meehan. He played drums on early cliff richard and the shadows hits and on early shadows instrumentals. Tony meehan, who died on monday aged 62 following a fall at his home in london, was a founder member and the original drummer of the shadows. I especially like his rendition of good luck charm. Oct 31, 20 true to its name, this is a complete singles collection of exshadows bassist jet harris and drummer tony meehan, recorded between 19621964 both as a duo and as solo artists for decca uk. The shadows hits, the journey, inside live at gloucester prison 1977, singles. Just for fun dvd 1963 movie crickets jet harris joe brown. As i have said before tony had a wonderful and original style of drumming, no one could really match him.
Jet harris the housework of a homemaker is very diversity. The full title was given to the tune after the group had been to see the film the rise and fall of legs diamond. From then on cliff referred to jet as the leader of the group. Jet left the shadows in 1962 and achieved success as a solo artist. Hardly a year after that, he was one of the bestknown drummers in england, and one of a handful of teenaged musicians of. He died on november 28, 2005 in paddington, london. Explore releases from jet harris and tony meehan at discogs. Terence jet harris mbe 6 july 1939 18 march 2011 was an english musician. Jet harris by steve walker born terrence jet harris, 6 july 1939, kingsbury, north london, uk died 18 march 2011, winchester, uk. Although these appliances are considered a necessity for daily living and interaction with others, safeguarding the health of all inhabitants continues to draw national attention. Unfortunate circumstances meant the great duo couldnt record again.
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