Does anyone know the names of the members of The Servicemen??? Thanks!

Does anyone know the names of the members of The Servicemen??? Thanks!

at the last count there were over 100,000 servicemen in the army alone so i doubt anyone..even chalky will know the names of them all

regards moldie

at the last count there were over 100,000 servicemen in the army alone so i doubt anyone..even chalky will know the names of them all

regards moldie

They're from Phoenix.

They're from Phoenix.

hope you didnt mind me using your name m8

moldie

Just wanting to know as I've just got a copy on Wind Hit and it has an autograph. It reads "#1 Man, Mitch" on the "Need A Helping Hand" side.

Does anyone know the names of the members of The Servicemen??? Thanks!

One has to assume they were all in the military together, the words in

"Sweet magic" contain 'way out of your range', in the 60T's the army

didn't have laser rangefinders

hope you didnt mind me using your name m8

moldie

nope

Just wanting to know as I've just got a copy on Wind Hit and it has an autograph. It reads "#1 Man, Mitch" on the "Need A Helping Hand" side.

That'll be at a guess James Mitchell He's amongst the credits on their records along with Hadley D. Murrell.

Edited September 15, 200717 yr by chalky

Allright ,Ah yes, if my memory serves me write.

Arthur Lowe-lead vocal, Clive Dunn,Ian Lavender,

Sorry mate,I know im a piss taking swine,but its all in the best possible taste. Sid

Does anyone know the names of the members of The Servicemen??? Thanks!

Colonel Bogey

Sergeant Bilko

Corporal Hitler

Private Parts

Moldie's Dad

...is my best guess

Tim A knows the lineup.....he's got photos from the recording session when they did the tunes....via his meeting with Hadley M (Ive tried to prise them off him.......no joy)

Edited September 15, 200717 yr by platters 81

Probable members were James Mitchell and Hadley D. Murrell,

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That'll be at a guess James Mitchell He's amongst the credits on their records along with Hadley D. Murrell.

Wasn't Hadley Murrell was the label owner of Wind Hit? Out of Arizona and then moved down to LA? There was a US based CD of Hadley Murrell's stuff a few years ago. It included alternate versions of one of the Wind Hit songs I think. (Can't remember which one now).

Wasn't Hadley Murrell was the label owner of Wind Hit? Out of Arizona and then moved down to LA? There was a US based CD of Hadley Murrell's stuff a few years ago. It included alternate versions of one of the Wind Hit songs I think. (Can't remember which one now).

The cd is Soul Side Of The Street. Hot Phoenix Soul Sides from the vaults of Hadley Murrell. Hadley was a Phoenix DJ and record producer, doubts about whether he was in the group.

Edited September 17, 200717 yr by chalky

The cd is Soul Side Of The Street. Hot Phoenix Soul Sides from the vaults of Hadley Murrell. Hadley was a Phoenix DJ and record producer, doubts about whether he was in the group.

Thats the bugger. Well done Chalkster. Knew I hadn't dreamt it!

Did you get the record cheap, coz it has WOL?

It would be amazing if it was a signature of one of the group, as looking at the price of an original 'AYA' there must only be a dozen in circulation.

Ed

All of the band members have now passed away.

Andy, how do we know if we don't know who was in the band?

Thanks to good mate of mine Gilly had a chat with Hadley Murrell. He tells me he wasn't in the group, thats an urban myth. Along with the group front man James Mitchell he co-wrote the songs, produced the recordings and was onwer of Wind Hit.

James Mitchell did all the vocal arrangements and Hadley helped the band, who were the LBJ's form San Francisco, with the musical arrangements.

James and the other three members (still don't know who they are ) were all airmen from the Luke airforce base in Arizona and to the best of his knowledge they are all with the big record producer in the sky!

He also says you have to go out and buy his cd "The Soul Side Of The Street" that contains a number of records he produced on The Servicemen, Eddie and Ernie and other artists.

Hadley says also be on the look out for some unreleased Servicemen recordings being issued in the next few months or so.

Edited October 2, 200717 yr by chalky

Anyone got a pic? One of my absolute favourite groups! Every release is a winner!

Here's the scan....

Anyone got a pic? One of my absolute favourite groups! Every release is a winner!

Pic of the group in Issue #2 of There's That Beat!

I've seen two pics of them, one as a trio and one as a quartet. I think the trio simply had the fourth member 'cut off". They were in US dress uniforms.

Pic of the group in Issue #2 of There's That Beat!

I've seen two pics of them, one as a trio and one as a quartet. I think the trio simply had the fourth member 'cut off". They were in US dress uniforms.

I'll dig my copy out. I need a pic to use as a CD cover so I'll scan it if it's a good un'.

Thanks Dave, great mags by the way!

Contrary to what has been said before not all the Servicemen are dead. One is still alive and has been touch me. He has given me the names of the others and there was five in the group by all accounts. I am hoping to speak to him this weekend.

some info

pic here

I've read the cd notes and seen several pictures. I've spoken at length to Hadley Murrell. He had no memory of the group members. Idid spend a bit more time trying to find info but kept hitting a brick wall so to speak until I got the email the other day.

Setting up a chat next week, anyone got any questions they want asking about the Servicemen?

one of the best tracks for me by them is the unissued one that came out on grapevine a couple of years back " I'LL STOP LOVING YOU " cant wait for the rest of the unreleased tracks

Setting up a chat next week, anyone got any questions they want asking about the Servicemen?

Chalky,

If by any chance you get to talk to James Mitchell (hope he's alive), let him know he can stop wondering where he left his copy of the Wind Hit 45. Bet for years he kept muttering "now where did I leave that bloomin record? "

pic here

you know who that is on the left

Chalky,

If by any chance you get to talk to James Mitchell (hope he's alive), let him know he can stop wondering where he left his copy of the Wind Hit 45. Bet for years he kept muttering "now where did I leave that bloomin record? "

Unfortunately James "Mitch" Mitchell has passed away.

Setting up a chat next week, anyone got any questions they want asking about the Servicemen?

Hi chalky,when you speak to the member of the Servicemen.could you find out who we're the female backing singers on the Wind Hit sides.wonder if they were of any notoriety? Cheers Chris.