The title of this blog comes from a Gaelic expression -"putting on the poor mouth"-which means to exaggerate the direness of one's situation in order to gain time or favour from creditors.
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10 January 2009
Dave Dee RIP
The Legend of Xanadu - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Titch
They were well on a par with other British artistes and had more weeks on the charts than the Beatles between 1965 and 1969. They were different to other British artistes but well on a par with most.
The likes of Slade & Sweet came around in the 70's as a result of DDDBM&T's influence.
I have never heard of them!! Perhaps they didn't invade much of the U.S.?? ;) Maybe because we had the Monkees... :D
ReplyDeleteThat is so 60s. Really fun video. RIP
ReplyDeleteThere is a performer I think you'd like named Nelly McKay. It's pronounced McKi (long I).
They weren't on par with other British artistes but they were fun LB
ReplyDeleteNelly McKay? I'll have to look her up Ren.
They were well on a par with other British artistes and had more weeks on the charts than the Beatles between 1965 and 1969. They were different to other British artistes but well on a par with most.
ReplyDeleteThe likes of Slade & Sweet came around in the 70's as a result of DDDBM&T's influence.