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Terry Lightfoot & His New Orleans Jazz Band
Crescents
2/6 3/- 4/- 5/- 5/6
Terry Lightfoot's drummer was Ginger Baker
Concert in Worcester the following month
(Currently having problems obtaining bookings)
Kenny Baker & His Half Dozen
Jimmy Jackson & His Skiffle Group
Carl Barriteau
Rosemary Squires
Joe "Mr Piano" Henderson
Soho Skiffle Group
"Six-Five Special"
Jinx hit the "Six Five Special" - jazzman in crash
(by Peter Holdsworth)
Offering me a trembling handshake of welcome the Trinidad born clarinettist
Carl Barriteau opened his split lips and begged "Do you have a cigarette?" I
gave him the packet - he needed them!
"Boy does that feel good" said Carl as he painfully puffed out the smoke in his dressing room at the Gaumont Theatre, Bradford
Halifax born Don Lang (right) meets Carl Barriteau after his car crash last
night
Generally the show itself was rather tedious with a surfeit of skiffle and
jive music. Nevertheless, there was some interesting playing by Kenny Baker
and his Half-Dozen and by Joe ("Mr Piano") Henderson who has everyone
guessing at the moment whether or not his friendship with Petula Clark will
end with wedding bells
(Peter Holdsworth - T&A)
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Bob Hope (1903-2003) was top of the bill. Also appearing was (Dame Alicia) Markova the ballerina (1910-2004)
Gary Miller
Tanner Sisters
Ronnie Keene's Orchestra
Des O'Connor (compere)
From Bradford's Rock 'n' Roll by Derek AJ Lister Originally
supplied by Graham Harrison
At the time of the concert they had two records in the top 10 - Oh Boy
(5), Peggy Sue (10). Maybe Baby would enter the charts the
following week
Buddy Holly was born September 7th 1938 (Lubbock, Texas) and died in a plane crash on February 3rd 1959 (Clear Lake, Iowa)
Supplied by Graham Harrison
Buddy Holly (Guitar)
Joe B Mauldin (Bass)
Jerry Allison (Drums)
Artistry has been kicked out of the stage door and performers who can provide ephemeral thrills are taking its place. Audiences are in search of the momentary gimmick, of which they tire whenever another novelty is introduced.
At least it would seem so (writes Peter Holdsworth) from the fanatical reception given to a screeching guitar player and his two colleagues when they headed the bill at the Gaumont Theatre, Bradford last night. They were American Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
Unless they had previously read the lyrics or heard them sung by an articulate vocalist, I would have defied anyone in the audience to tell me what 70 per cent of the words which issued from the lips of this foot-stamping, knee falling musician. Where on earth is show business heading?
The tragedy often is that many of the performers, like the trio last night, have a basic talent which they distort in order to win an audience's favour. On an elaborate display board at the Gaumont announcing a forthcoming musical contest, is fixed a washboard. What a pitiful symbol it is of present-day entertainment. Like its worshippers, it would be better employed in the dolly-tub!
Southlanders
Smoothey & Layton
Paul & Peta Page
Freddie Earle
(Mon-Fri)
Jim Dale
Wally Whyton & The Vipers
Susan & Valerie Pardoe
Stan Van
Campbell & Rogerson
Jimmy Edmunson or Jeffrey Lenner
Betty Fox's Eight Dancing Teenagers
(Mon-Sat)
Wee Willie Harris
Most Brothers
Tony Crombie & His Rockets
Les Hobeaux Skiffle Group
58 Old Compton Street, London
Famous for starting the careers of Tommy Steel and Cliff Richard. All of the artists on this bill also played there
Jazz drummer who formed the first British rock & roll band. The band as
the name suggests was based on the Comets. Teach You To
Rock his first single for Decca in 1956 is regarded as the first British
rock hit. He later reverted to being a jazz drummer. He died in October
1999.
Peter Holdsworth - Telegraph & Argus
Les Hobeaux Skiffle Group took over from the Vipers as resident group at the
2 I's in 1957. Recorded three singles and one EP for HMV in 1957
Pianist who was famous for his pink hair and bright red drape jacket with
his name emblazoned on the back. His first record for Decca was Rocking
At The Two I's
It is 6-5 Special at the 2 I's at the Bradford Alhambra Theatre this week. It is also nearly a two-hour long cacophony of wailing, clanging instruments and songs sung, seemingly without intelligible lyrics. Breaking up the apparently endless procession of rockers and skifflers are a handful of workmanlike acts.
Compere Jerry Harris is slick, comical and has some excellent impressions: comedian Bert Edgar is funny; Jeanne and Jon are balancers; and the dancing Marie De Vere Girls work hard. Local talent is also given a chance in the show.
The Most Brothers and Wee Willie Harris assail the ears with rock 'n roll music and song; and Tony Crombie's Rockets and Les Hobeaux Skiffle Group both work hard but with poor material
Mick Mulligan & His Band with George Melly
Ronnie Aldrich & the Squadronaires
Promoters: Lew & Leslie Grade and Harold Davison
The previous year he became the first American solo rock 'n' roll artist
to tour the UK
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Chas McDevitt Group
Hedley Ward Trio
Terry Wayne
Promoters: Lew & Leslie Grade
This should have been starring Jerry Lee Lewis but he returned home early because of the controversy about his 13 year old (third) wife
Opposite Doncaster - before and after
ATV network only
see September 13th for first nationally networked show
USA release date
(Mon-Sat)
Billie Anthony
Mike Coyne
Jim Coulton
Most Brothers
Tony Crombie & His Rockets
(Mon-Sat)
Nancy Whiskey
Sonny Roy
Allen & Albee Sisters
The Speedacs
Last show 30th May 1959
A programme from another 1958 concert
Five Dallas Boys
Joe Church
Vic Lewis & His Orchestra with Irma Logan
Max Geldray
Alan Clive
(Mon-Sat)
Four Jones Boys
Dave Gray
Barry Anthony
Fey Jover
Terry Dene &
The Dene Aces
Humphrey Littleton & His Band
Johnny Duncan & His Blue Grass Boys
previously known as Saturday Skiffle Club (1957)
Last show January 18th 1969
Lawrence Brown
Bruno Raikin (pianist)
Singer, actor, civil rights activist (1898-1976)
(Mon-Sat)
Malcolm Vaughan
Previous appearance was on the Bill Haley show
Younger brother of Tommy Steele
Dick Whittington
Top Singles
| No. | Artist | Single | Points |
|
1 |
Connie Francis | Who's Sorry Now? | 21.41 |
| 2 | Everly Brothers | All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette | 20.60 |
| 3 | Connie Francis | Stupid Cupid | 19.01 |
| 4 | Max Bygraves | Tulips From Amsterdam / You Need Hands | 18.24 |
| 5 | Kalin Twins | When | 17.04 |
| 6 | Perry Como | Magic Moments | 16.69 |
| 7 | Dean Martin | Return To Me | 16.19 |
| 8 | Vic Damone | On The Street Where You Live | 14.67 |
| 9 | Everly Brothers | Bird Dog | 13.14 |
| 10 | Michael Holliday | Story Of My Life | 13.03 |
| 11 | Tommy Edwards | Its All In The Game | 12.95 |
| 12 | Marvin Rainwater | Whole Lotta Woman | 12.87 |
| 13 | Pat Boone | A Wonderful Time Up There | 12.07 |
| 14 | Dean Martin | Volare | 11.84 |
| 15 | Elvis Presley | Jailhouse Rock | 11.80 |
| 16 | Lord Rockingham's XI | Hoots Mon | 11.60 |
| 17 | Cliff Richard | Move It | 11.59 |
| 18 | The Platters | Twilight Time | 11.50 |
| 19 | Pat Boone | April Love | 10.98 |
| 20 | Johnny Mathis | A Certain Smile | 10.96 |
Top Artists
| No. | Artist | Points |
| 1 | Connie Francis | 54.02 |
| 2 | Elvis Presley | 50.27 |
| 3 | Perry Como | 46.99 |
| 4 | Pat Boone | 46.35 |
| 5 | Everly Brothers | 37.20 |
| 6 | Dean Martin | 28.04 |
| 7 | Lonnie Donegan | 26.45 |
| 8 | Michael Holliday | 23.39 |
| 9 | Malcolm Vaughan | 20.65 |
| 10 | Frankie Vaughan | 20.36 |
Number 1 Albums
Once again the charts are dominated by soundtracks from films
Even the Tommy Steele and Elvis LPs are from films
| Date | Artist | Title | Wks |
| 1 February | Original Soundtrack | Pal Joey | 11 |
| 22 March | Original Soundtrack | The King & I | 1 |
| 26 April | Tommy Steele | The Duke Wore Jeans | 2 |
| 10 May | Original Soundtrack | My Fair Lady | 19 |
| 20 September | Elvis Presley | King Creole | 7 |
| 8 November | Original Soundtrack | South Pacific | 12 |
Other Albums & EPs
Number 1 Singles
| Date | Artist | Title | Wks |
| 11 January | Jerry Lee Lewis | Great Balls Of Fire | 2 |
| 25 January | Elvis Presley | Jailhouse Rock | 3 |
| 15 February | Michael Holliday | The Story Of My Life | 2 |
| 1 March | Perry Como | Magic Moments | 8 |
| 26 April | Marvin Rainwater | Whole Lotta Woman | 3 |
| 17 May | Connie Francis | Who's Sorry Now | 6 |
| 28 June | Vic Damone | On The Streets Where You Live | 2 |
| 5 July | The Everly Brothers | All I Have To Do Is Dream / Claudette | 7 |
| 23 August | The Kalin Twins | When | 5 |
| 27 September | Connie Francis | Carolina Moon / Stupid Cupid | 6 |
| 8 November | Tommy Edwards | It's All In The Game | 3 |
| 29 November | Lord Rockingham's XI | Hoots Mon | 3 |
| 20 December | Conway Twitty | It's Only Make Believe | 5 |
Other Singles
Sheet Music
Number 1 Singles
Joel Whitburn charts up to 1958 are based on the four published pop charts
Titles that made number 1 on all four charts are in green
| Date | Artist | Title | Wks |
| 6 January | Danny & The Juniors | At The Hop | 7 |
| 10 February | Elvis Presley | Don't | 5 |
| 17 February | McGuire Sisters | Sugartime | 4 |
| 24 February | Silhouettes | Get A Job | 2 |
| 17 March | Champs | Tequila | 5 |
| 24 March | Perry Como | Catch A Falling Star | 1 |
| 14 April | Laurie London | He's Got The Whole World In His Hands | 4 |
| 21 April | Platters | Twilight Time | 1 |
| 28 April | David Seville | Witch Doctor | 3 |
| 12 May | Everly Brothers | All I Have To Do Is Dream | 5 |
| 9 June | Sheb Wooley | Purple People Eater | 6 |
| 21 July | Coasters | Yakety Yak | 1 |
| 21 July | Elvis Presley | Hard Headed Woman | 2 |
| 28 July | Perez Prado | Patricia | 1 |
| 4 August | Ricky Nelson | Poor Little Fool | 2 |
| 18 August | Domenico Modugno | Volare | 5 |
| 25 August | Everly Brothers | Bird Dog | 1 |
| 25 August | Elegants | Little Star | 1 |
| 29 September | Tommy Edwards | It's All In The Game | 6 |
| 10 November | Conway Twitty | It's Only Make Believe | 2 |
| 17 November | Kingston Trio | Tom Dooley | 1 |
| 1 December | Teddy Bears | To Know Him Is To Love Him | 3 |
| 22 December | Chipmunks | The Chipmunk Song | 4 |
Top 20 Singles
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| World Musical Personality | Elvis Presley |
| World Male Singer | Elvis Presley |
| World Female Singer | Connie Francis |
| World Vocal Group | Everly Brothers |
| British Male Singer | Frankie Vaughan |
| British Female Singer | Alma Cogan |
| British Vocal Group | Mudlarks |
| British Vocal Personality | Frankie Vaughan |
| British Instrumental Personality | Eddie Calvert |
| New Artist | Cliff Richard |
| Big Band | Ted Heath |
| Disc Jockey | Jack Jackson / Pete Murray (tie) |
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