Roburt Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 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. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share Posted June 16, 2018 The changing face of Gene McD .... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 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 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Roburt Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Don't forget Gary Glitter's cover version as well. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Windlesoul Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) From my sheet music memorabilia sales page. Tricky one to sell for obvious reasons... Edited June 24, 2018 by Windlesoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hooker1951 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 GG,,s Tower of Strength got him in a lot of trouble he couldn't keep it under control ML Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Yank Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) From the June, 1965 Spotlight Singles column in Billboard Edited June 24, 2018 by the yank 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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