Author: Margaret Ashworth

This was written by Shadows guitarist Bruce Welch and Peter Chester, an old friend who had been with Welch and Hank Marvin in a band called The Five Chesternuts. Welch … Continue readingCliff Richard and the Shadows: Please Don’t Tease

This was written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook and released in 1966. It reached No 14 in the UK and No 82 in America. This is a live performance.

This was written by Eugene ‘Gene’ Pearson, whose real name was Joshua Leviston, and first recorded in 1953 by his group, the Rivileers (how on earth did they come up … Continue readingBilly Fury: A Thousand Stars

I think this is one of the best Buddy Holly tracks but information about it is sparse. He wrote it and I believe it is an acoustic demo recorded in … Continue readingBuddy Holly: What To Do

I have resisted doing this because I suppose I have to include the ghastly Mamas and Papas, but save yourself a nasty experience and don’t listen to it. Tjhis was … Continue readingThe Shirelles: Dedicated to the One I Love

This was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King in 1966. It has a different feel from many of their other hits, maybe because their marriage was heading for the rocks. The first recording … Continue readingDusty Springfield: Goin’ Back

Based on the lullaby Hush Little Baby, this was written by the brother and sister duo Inez and Charlie Foxx (their real names) and released in 1963. It reached No 7 in … Continue readingInez and Charlie Foxx: Mockingbird

This great song was written by Phil Everly for his 1975 solo album Mystic Line. It was released as a single and did precisely nothing. I think in all honesty I could … Continue readingPhil Everly: The Words in Your Eyes

Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, this was recorded on July 10, 1958 and released 18 days later as the B-side of Bird Dog. What on earth were they thinking? It is … Continue readingEverly Brothers: Devoted to You