Gene McDaniels Bits

[Roburt]

Gene McDanield spent a lot of time in the Uk in 1962. He did promotional work, press interviews, had a part in a film and was a member of a major tour package that went all over the UK in April / May 62. He played my home town (Donny) but as I was only 12 at the time, I didn't make it to the Gaumont that night.

 

 

[Roburt]

Gene was already a star on US TV even before he made it across the pond ... 

There were 2 UK cover versions of his "Tower of Strength" hit  ... one was made by Frankie Vaughn, the other by Paul Raven,  a guy we'd get to know better in the 70's.  Gene's version peaked @ No.49 in the UK 45 chart, Frankie's made No.1 .. go figure !!!

Edited June 16, 2018 by Roburt

[Roburt]

The changing face of Gene McD ....

 

[Roburt]

Back to 62 again ... his US biggie that had 2 UK cover versions at the time (which prevented the original becoming a decent UK pop chart hit) ...

Edited June 24, 2018 by Roburt

[Hooker1951]

Good information on a great artist, always liked Gene,s Tower much better than Frankie,s he had a lovely voice, always remember seeing him in the film he made over here in 1962 was it called "" it's Trad Dad ". .? Good stuff Roburt

ML

 

 

 

[Roburt]

Don't forget Gary Glitter's cover version as well. 

[Windlesoul]

From my sheet music memorabilia sales page. Tricky one to sell for obvious reasons...

 

Edited June 24, 2018 by Windlesoul

[Hooker1951]

GG,,s Tower of Strength got him in a lot of trouble he couldn't keep it under control

ML

[The Yank]

From the  June, 1965 Spotlight Singles column

in Billboard

Edited June 24, 2018 by the yank