The Merseybeats 1960/1966 Band Liverpool Sound

The Merseybeats

The Merseybeats (also related vocal duo The Merseys) are a band that emerged from the Liverpool Merseybeat scene in the early 1960s, performing at The Cavern Club along with the Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers and other similar artists.
The current line-up is: Tony Crane MBE (founding member) lead vocals and lead guitar, Billy Kinsley (founding member) lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Bob Packham (joined 1974) backing vocals and bass guitar (born Robert Packham, 17 July 1944, Anfield, Liverpool) (ex The Galvinsers), and Lou Rosenthal (joined 2000) drums.

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The Merseybeats

Originally called the Mavericks, the band was formed by Tony Crane and Billy Kinsley in late 1960. They became the Pacifics in September 1961. They were renamed the Mersey Beats in February 1962 by Bob Wooler, MC at the Cavern Club. In April 1962, they became the Merseybeats. By now Crane and Kinsley had joined up with guitarist Aaron Williams and drummer John Banks.
They signed a recording contract with Fontana Records and had their first hit single in 1963 with "It's Love That Really Counts", followed in 1964 by their million-selling record "I Think of You", which gained them their first gold disc. They suffered a setback in February 1964 when Kinsley left to form his own band, the Kinsleys. He was temporarily replaced by Bob Garner (later of the Creation) and permanently by Johnny Gustafson, formerly of The Big Three.
With Gustafson they had two more major hits, "Don't Turn Around" and "Wishin' and Hopin' ". Other successful recordings included "Last Night", "Don't Let it Happen to Us", "I Love You, Yes I Do", "I Stand Accused", "Mr. Moonlight", "Really Mystified" and "The Fortune Teller". Kinsley returned to the group in late 1964.
The Merseybeats appeared regularly at Liverpool's Cavern Club, and they claim to have appeared there with the Beatles on more occasions than any other band from that era. They were also successful abroad, touring in Germany and the US in 1964, and having their own Merseybeats Show on Italian television.


The Merseys

After their initial success had waned, the band folded and in 1966 Crane and Kinsley formed a vocal duo called the Merseys. They had a major hit with their first single, a cover of the McCoys' "Sorrow", which reached Number 4 in the UK Singles Chart. The introduction on the record featured a bowed bass played by Jack Bruce. A line from this song, "with your long blonde hair and eyes of blue," is included in the Beatles' "It's All Too Much", released in 1969 as part of the Yellow Submarine soundtrack album. David Bowie recorded a single version in 1973 which reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. The duo split in 1968, with Crane and Kinsley both going on to front a number of other bands.


Tony Crane and The Merseybeats

During the 1970s Crane continued to tour and perform live as Tony Crane and the Merseybeats, with various line-ups.


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The Merseybeats re-formed

The Merseybeats' founding member and drummer John Banks died on 20 April 1988, at the age of 44.
However, Kinsley and Crane re-formed the Merseybeats in 1993, and after celebrating 45 years in the music industry in 2006, they continued to tour and perform on the 'sixties circuit', and at venues in the UK, and across Europe.


Members

Current

• Tony Crane – lead guitars, lead vocals (1961–present)
• Billy Kinsley – rhythm guitars (previously bass), lead vocals (1961–1964, 1964–1974, 1993–2011, 2011–present)
• Bob Packham – bass, backing vocals (1974–present)
• Lou Rosenthal – drums (2000–present)
Former

• David Elias – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1961–1962)
• Frank Sloane – drums (1961–1962)
• Aaron Williams – rhythm guitars, backing vocals (1962–1966)
• John Banks – drums (1962–1965)
• Bob Garner – bass guitar, lead vocals (1964)
• Johnny Gustafson – bass, lead vocals (1964)
• Kenny Mundaye – drums (1965–1966, 1969–1974; a member of "The Fruit Eating Bears" during the time of "The Merseys")
• Allan Cosgrove – drums (1974–2000)
• Colin Drummond – keyboards, violin (1986–1993)
• Dave Goldberg – keyboards (1993–2000, 2009–2011)
• Adrian Crane – keyboards (2000–2009)
• Chris Finley – keyboards (2011)
• Toni Baker – keyboards (2011)
• Alan Lovell – rhythm guitars, lead vocals (2011)
• Rocking Johnny John Houghton -Lead guitars, backing vocals(1979-1981)
The Fruit Eating Bears (Merseys' backing band; 1966–1969)

• Joey Molland – guitars
• Chris Finley – keyboards
• George Cassidy – bass
• Kenny Goodlass – drums
• Kenny Mundaye – drums

The Merseybeats discography

Albums

• 1963: Oriole – This Is Merseybeat
• 1964: Fontana – The Merseybeats – UK #12
• 1966: Wing – The Merseybeats
• 1977: Look – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits
• 1978: Crane Productions – Tony Crane Sings Elvis Presley
• 1982: Edsel – The Merseybeats Beats & Ballads




EPs

• 1964: Fontana – The Merseybeats on Stage
• 1963: Fontana – The Merseybeats/I Think of You
• 1964: Fontana – Wishin' and Hopin'
• 1966: Fontana – I Think of You (French)

Singles

• 1963: Fontana – "It's Love That Really Counts" / "The Fortune Teller" – UK #24
• 1963: Fontana – "I Think of You" / "Mr. Moonlight" – UK #5
• 1964: Fontana – "Don't Turn Around" / "Really Mystified" – UK #13
• 1964: Fontana – "Wishin' and Hopin' " / "Milkman" – UK #13
• 1964: Fontana – "Last Night" / "See Me Back" – UK #40 
• 1965: Fontana – "Don't Let it Happen to Us" / "It Would Take a Long Long Time"
• 1965: Fontana – "I Love You, Yes I Do" / "Good Good Lovin'" – UK #22
• 1965: Fontana – "I Stand Accused" / "All My Life" – UK #38




CDs

• 1990: Fontana – The Merseybeats
• 1992: Trace – The Merseybeats
• 1993: Amadeus – I’ll Get You
• 1993: Amadeus – I’ll Get You (Extended)
• 1996: Javelin – The Merseybeats
• 1997: Karussell – The Very Best of the Merseybeats
• 1999: Crane – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits
• 2002: Bear Family Records – I Think of You – The Complete Recordings
• 2003: Crane – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits
• 2003: Merseybeat – Anniversary Tour 2003
  • 12-track compilation with The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Fourmost; The Merseybeats' four tracks – "Sorrow" / "This Time" / "Don't Ask Me to Be Friends" / "Poor Boy from Liverpool"
• 2003: This Time – "This Time" / "Don't Ask Me to Be Friends" / "Poor Boy from Liverpool"

Cassettes

• 1977: Crane Productions – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits

Videos

• 1999: The Merseybeats in Concert
• 1999: Tony Crane Sings Elvis Presley

The Merseys discography

• 1966: Fontana – "Sorrow" / "Some Other Day" – UK #4
• 1966: Fontana – "So Sad About Us" / "Love Will Continue"
• 1966: Fontana – "Rhythm of Love" / "Is It Love"
• 1966: Fontana – Rhythm of Love (EP)
• 1967: Fontana – "The Cat" / "Change of Heart"
• 1967: Fontana – "Penny in My Pocket" / "I Hope You're Happy"
• 1968: Fontana – "Lovely Loretta" / "Dreaming"
• 1973: Philips – "Sorrow" / "I Think of You"




The Merseys under the pseudonym Crackers

• 1968: Fontana – "Honey Do" / "It Happens All the Time"

CDs

• 2005: Merseys, The A & B Sides, Rarities & More: 1964-1968

 

The Merseybeats - Wishin` And Hopin` - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nyIMp6LiFM

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The Merseybeats - Wishin` And Hopin` - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nyIMp6LiFM

Lyrics

Wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin
Plannin and dreamin each night of his charms
That wont get you into his arms

So if you're lookin to find love you can share
All you gotta do is
Hold him and kiss him and love him
And show him that you care

Show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, cause
Thinkin and a-prayin
Wishin and hopin

Just wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin
Plannin and dreamin his kiss is the start
That wont get you into his heart

So if youre thinkin how great true love is
All you gotta do is
Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his

Show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, cause
You wont get him
Thinkin and a-prayin
Wishin and hopin

Just wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin
Plannin and dreamin his kiss is the start
That wont get you into his heart

So if you're thinkin how great true love is
All you gotta do is
Hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it and after you do, you will be his
You will be his, you will be his.

Songwriters: Hal David / Burt Bacharach

Wishing & Hoping lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc

Artist: The Merseybeats

Album: 60's Mania

Released: 2018

Genres: Rock, Pop

 

The Merseybeats - "I Think of You" - 1983 - "Good Quality" - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmK0WeEXcDI

Lyrics

When the night is cold
And my arms want someone to hold
I think of you
When the rain is falling
I hear you calling to me
I think of you

I think of you every minute
I lie awake each lonely night
I think of you, yeah that day
You walked away and out of sight

Well now my arms just long to hold you
Like they used to do-oo before
I'm a broken man
Now you don't love me no-o more

Now the night is cold
And my arms want someone to hold
I think of you
Now the rain is falling
I hear you calling to me
I think of you

I think of you every minute
I lie awake each lonely night
I think of you, yeah that day
You walked away and out of sight

Well now my arms just long to hold you
Like they used to do-oo before
I'm a broken man
Now you don't love me no-o more

When the night is cold
And my arms want someone to hold
I think of you
When the rain is falling
I hear you calling to me
I think of you
I think of you

Songwriters: Peter Charles Green

I Think Of You lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Artist: The Merseybeats

Released: 2003

TV Show: The Royal

Genres: R&B/Soul, Vocal/Easy Listening, Alternative/Indie, Rock, Pop

 

The Merseybeats - Sorrow - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFFye5hoEdk

Lyrics

With your long blonde hair and your eyes of blue
The only thing I ever get from you
Is sorrow, sorrow

You're actin' funny spendin' all my money
You're out there playin' your high class games
Sorrow, sorrow

You never do what you know you oughta
Somethin' tells me you're the devil's daughter
Sorrow, sorrow
Ah, ah, ah-ah-ah

I tried to fight her but I can't resist her
(I tried to fight her but I can't resist her)
I never knew just how much I missed her
Sorrow, sorrow

With your long blonde hair and your eyes of blue
(With your long blonde hair and your eyes of blue)
The only thing I ever got from you
Was sorrow, sorrow
Ah, ah, ah-ah-ah

With your long blonde hair I couldn't sleep last night
With your long blonde hair

Songwriters: J. Goldstein / B. Feldman / R. Gotteher

Sorrow lyrics © Grand Canyon Music Inc.

Artist: The Merseybeats

Album: Fortune Teller

Released: 2010

Genre: Rock

 

Don't Turn Around - The Merseybeats - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFlCLzShIkA

Lyrics

Don't look around
As you walk away
Don't look around
Think what the people might say

If you turn around it wouldn't be good
Folks would say she only did what she should
Don't turn around
Don't turn around

Don't look at me
As you pass me by
Don't look at me
Or we may start to cry

Don't look at me, oh oh no
A heart can't stand to see you go
Don't turn around
Don't turn around

Time after time I have waited
To see you give one little smile
And now through a tear things are hazy
I'm so sad all the while

Don't pity me
As I fade form view
Don't pity me
For you'll find somebody new

Don't pity me, oh oh no
Too bad, I loved you so
Don't turn around
Don't turn around

Don't pity me oh oh no
Too bad, I loved you so
Don't turn around
Don't turn around

Songwriters: Peter Lee Stirling

Don't Turn Around lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Artist: The Merseybeats

Album: The Merseybeats

Released: 1964

Genres: Alternative/Indie, Rock, Pop

 

MERSEYBEATS-IT'S LOVE THAT REALLY COUNTS - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7L-rdRqm3k

Lyrics

내 맘이 보이니
왜 사랑 인 거니
다시는 하지 말자던 사랑 참 많이 바보 같지

왜 행복 한 거니
니 얼굴이 떠 올라
내 곁에만 있어줘 영원히 너를

꽃 흔들리 듯 바람에 니가 다가와
내 맘 두드리던 그런 너를 사랑해

가슴이 아파 널 보면 괜찮아 사랑이야
부족한 이 맘을 또 나를 사랑을
받아 줄 수 있겠니 나를 왜 웃기만 하니
내 눈을 바라보며
이 떨림을 간직해 나를 안아줘

꽃 흔들리 듯 바람에 니가 다가와
내 맘 두드리던 그런 너를 사랑해

가슴이 아파 널 보면 괜찮아 사랑이야
부족한 이 맘을 또 나를 사랑을
받아 줄 수 있겠니 나를

이런 나를 사랑해줘
사랑해 널 Oh Love

Songwriters: Hal David / BURT F BACHARACH

It's Love That Really Counts lyrics © BMG Gold Songs, New Hidden Valley Music Co., New Hidden Valley Music Company, Casa David LP, Casa David Music, Songs Of Fujimusic, NEW HIDDEN VALLEY MUSIC CO, BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd (Hal David), MUSIC SALES CORP OBO NEW HIDDEN VALLEY MUSIC

Artist: The Merseybeats

Album: Fortune Teller

Released: 2010

Genre: Rock