Capitol CL
15264 (original) UK, Aug. 1962
Words & Music by: Side A – Bob Barratt; Side B – Bill “Sheriff Tex” Davis / Donald Graves (disputed credit for
the words), Gene Vincent
Musicians: Gene Vincent
(vocals), Charles Blackwell and His Orchestra
Recording sessions: EMI Recording Studio, Abbey Road, London, 3. July
1962
Highest chart positions: Did not chart.
By this time Vincent’s career peak was left behind. His last chart success was “I’m Going Home”, which reached #36 in the UK in 1961. He was still very popular in the UK, but not so much in the US.
The flip is a twist version of Vincent’s biggest hit. In my opinion it’s a good cover, but one thing has disturbed me for years; who puts a flute into a rock’n’roll song? Honestly! Flute! This and the celesta in Buddy Holly’s “Everyday” are the most disturbing moments in the early years of rock. 😊
The lead guitar may have been played by Big Jim Sullivan, but I couldn’t find confirmation on that. Possibly Bobby Graham played the drums.
Just a month before this session, a group of four young Liverpudlians had their first session in the same studio. They did their first takes of “Love Me Do” with Pete Best on drums on 6. June 1962.
List price: UK release not in Goldmine Catalog. These are going for 20-30 EUR in eBay depending on the condition.
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