Category Archives: tales of the unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected…Roy Castle

Posted on July 27, 2014 by acuoos

Roy Castle was a jazz trumpeter by trade who was better know as a presenter on the 70/80s British TV show the Record Breakers. The show was an extension of the Guiness Book of Records anthology, which would basically highlight … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Unexpected…Diana Dors

Posted on June 30, 2014 by acuoos

From 1964 on Fontana records comes this genuine suprise. Here we have Britain’s answer to Marylin Monroe, the one only Diana Dors with a freakbeat monster of a record. Diana made a variety of records in her career, mostly of … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Unexpected…Dave Berry

Posted on June 5, 2014 by acuoos

Dave Berry was a sixties singer of r’n’b and ballads from Sheffield who became quite big in the lowlands. Despite a few decent tunes, nothing in the Berry back-catalogue comes close to this one. Recorded in ’64 this is an … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Unexpected…Billy Fury.

Posted on March 16, 2014 by acuoos

To be honest I could pick a host of great ’45s from the British rocker Billy Fury. From the top mod b-side “Certain Things” to the brooding “What do you think your doing of” (still can’t work out what that … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Unexpected…The Barron Knights.

Posted on February 19, 2014 by acuoos

The Barron Knights, those stalwarts of Summertime Specials and various end of the pier shows are featured here with a single from 1972. Taking time off from their usual comedy records “You’re All I Need”(Penny Farthing) is a psych groover … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Unexpected…Elkie Brooks.

Posted on January 23, 2014 by acuoos

Elkie Brooks is probably best known for her ’70s hit “Pearl’s a Singer”. She was also a familiar guest singer on various variety and comedy shows during that decade and the next. But if we delve into the ’60s we … Continue reading →

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Tales of the Unexpected…Paul Nicholas

Posted on December 29, 2013 by acuoos

This is the first of a new feature. Hoping to deal with those great tunes that come from unexpected sources. A psych monster from an aging crooner, a mod floorfiller from a teenage heart-throb or just a strange tune from … Continue reading →

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