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The Barron Knights

Postby RUSSET » Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:02 pm

A nice little story about Hank, by the Barron Knights. It's at about 5 mins in. Enjoy!



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Postby JimN » Fri Nov 29, 2019 6:32 pm

I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that The Barron Knights and The Shadows crossed paths several times in the early 1960s, pre-Beatles and pre-Beat Boom (and so certainly some time before Call Up The Groups in 1964). That they know each other as well as that doesn't surprise me.
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Re: The Barron Knights

Postby abstamaria » Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:58 am

Being out here in the tropics, I had never heard of them. But they put on an entertaining show, a good example.
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Re: The Barron Knights

Postby neil2726 » Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:21 pm

For a good rendition of William Tell - see the Rapiers version!
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Re: The Barron Knights

Postby RUSSET » Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:48 pm

Pete Langford, the original Rhythm guitarist, is the the only original member left in the band. They formed in 1959, & were part of the family entertainment scene for many years throughout the '60s, appearing many times on TV. They were very entertaining & funny , & had many records in the charts, taking the Micky out of lots of the other pop acts of the time.
Fond memories. :)

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Postby Iain Purdon » Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:21 pm

I’d say Glen Campbell’s performance is the one to beat. There are a number of his to choose from. This is probably my favourite!

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Re: The Barron Knights

Postby artyman » Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:43 pm

Tasty who performed at the Shadows event at Lakeside in September did this

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Re: The Barron Knights

Postby Moderne » Sun Dec 01, 2019 6:57 pm

Marvin, Welch & Farrar sent a demo (or acetate - not sure which) of Lonesome Mole to The Barron Knights. Not sure if they ever recorded it, though.
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Postby JimN » Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:46 pm

Moderne wrote:Marvin, Welch & Farrar sent a demo (or acetate - not sure which) of Lonesome Mole to The Barron Knights. Not sure if they ever recorded it, though.


Acetates were certainly still in use at that time, though mainly made by fully-equipped studios with the requisite cutting-lathes.

Once stereo compact-cassette had become established (just a few years later) as a consumer format, demos tended to be supplied on tape.
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