Over an hour of video from The great Searchers concert at The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield. The highlight is John's rendition of Peggy Sue at 21 mins. Brilliant!
Just brilliant to see them.Age has nothing to do with talent.Unfortunately we have such depressive 'so called music', (more like tribal war like fanatics', no uplifting rythum or happiness .Just loving hearing "The Searchers'.Thanks so much.When you love music you never tire of it.
The Searchers being interactive with the audience its a part of there performance , Wouldn't have it any different, Love it,,,,,,,,Thanks for the vid.................
Seen them in Glasgow, 2 years ago along with the Gerry and the pacemakers,Steve Ellis and the Tremaloes starting with vanity fayre, full show absolutely brilliant. Didnt realise Spencer was in the First Class,thanks for the info.
A great band and a great show. Frank has to be the best front man of any sixties band he hits just the right mix of comedy and driving the show. The musicianship is excellent too. I am overdue a Searchers night out.
Great! Loved them as a kid, still do 50 years on. Looking forward to seeing them in Worthing later in 2014, if I can sneak out of the nursing home…... Good to hear them doing 'Farmer John', 'Love Potion No.9' and 'Ain't gonna kiss you off' their hit ep. Hope they'll consider doing 'I'll be missing you' - one of their best 'b' sides. Thanks for filming it. Don in E.Sussex
2010landcruiser Colinmafia yes I was at that same show at the Millfield Theatre Edmonton I go to every set to show that comes on at the Millfield Evington I would have front row. I have been two more searches show as I can remember and every time I see them there's Blow Me Away they've got a great rapport on stage and then one of my favourite bands from the 60s does he live followed by the Herman's Hermits and The Hollies
some on here are cruel calling the Currant searchers washed up or not the searchers of the early 60s ..Frank Allen started in 64 and spencer was in the band in the mid 80s so thats very good talent in my books and they sound really good just look at Johns action while playing the 12 string on When you Walk in the room ....
How capable are the critics on here, of playing instruments or singing. You need to look at your own inferiorities before making judgement of those that are still very popular and capable.
love the Great Searchers best group to come out of Liverpool in my view and there have been so many. wish they wouldn't play you'll never walk alone at the end though, it's offensive to half of us in Liverpool. COYB 1878
Well done for spending such a long time filming the Searchers here and at the Mansfield show! Your arms must have been aching by the end of the nights!!
+smokie yes, I know that. I meant from 30 years ago when he joined the searchers. although he and Eddie Richards and Robin Shaw continued on as First Class. He was also lead singer for Nightfly as well.
+smokie Tony Burrows was lead singer for everybody in the early 70s. First Class, White Plains, Edison Lighthouse, the Pipkins, Flower Pot Men and Brotherhood of Man. a lot of the musicians were plug and play as well. Eddie Richards played in Edison Lighthouse, and Robin Shaw was in White Plains
Interesting take on "Young Girl." I always wondered, what is a Union Gap anyway? But playing "Twist and Shout" seems like pandering. Good performance though.
Hi Elliott - I'm not clear on your comment re: "Twist and Shout", on which Tony Jackson took the original lead vocal, on The Searchers' debut 1963 album "Meet The Searchers". "Union Gap" is a city in the state of Washington, USA.
Greg Young Okay, Greg, I guess this was just my ignorance. I wasn't aware that the Searchers also recorded "Twist and Shout" before the Beatles. I was only aware of the Isley Brothers' version (presumably the original) and of course the Beatles' cover. I didn't know the Searchers also recorded it. I would be most interested in hearing their original recording of the song.
Greg Young Okay, Greg, I just found and listened to the Searchers' old recording of "Twist & Shout," on which Mr. Jackson sings lead, and it was quite interesting. I still prefer the Beatles' take on it, but perhaps it's simply that I'm used to the Beatles' take on it. On another point, Greg, recently I saw an oldies revival fund-raising presentation on public television, on which Mike Pender performed with his own version of "The Searchers," performing "Needles & Pins." What happened? Did Pender choose not to stay with the rest of the group, or did the rest of the group choose not to play this fund-raising special for PBS? Why do personal differences and politics often get in the way of good music!?
+Elliott Michaels Pender Left the group in the mid 80s. John McNally remembered Spencer James from having shared the stage with the group Nightfly a few years earlier and called him up to replace Pender (Spencer had previously played with The First Class "Beach Baby ") later pender decided he didn't want to retire after all. Spencer has been with the Searchers since 85
Jim Barnett - Your comment is ridiculous given that Tony left the Searchers 52 years before you made your post. Get a grip!! Tony Jackson wasnt as good a bass player as Frank and he certainly wasnt the front man that Frank became. I admit that Tony was a better lead vocalist than Frank (but Frank's harmonies were better), but given that Tony had been squeezed out of the lead singer spot some six months before he eventually left the Searchers, even that comparison is silly. As my mum used to say to me, If cant say anything pleasant, dont say anything.
+Ward Nine Last time I saw them, John McNally looked bored out of his skin and may as well have been grating cheese. Shame, I always liked them, maybe just a bad night.
Just brilliant to see them.Age has nothing to do with talent.Unfortunately we have such depressive 'so called music', (more like tribal war like fanatics', no uplifting rythum or happiness .Just loving hearing "The Searchers'.Thanks so much.When you love music you never tire of it.
The Searchers being interactive with the audience its a part of there performance , Wouldn't have it any different, Love it,,,,,,,,Thanks for the vid.................
How cool is Frank?
Seen them in Glasgow, 2 years ago along with the Gerry and the pacemakers,Steve Ellis and the Tremaloes starting with vanity fayre, full show absolutely brilliant. Didnt realise Spencer was in the First Class,thanks for the info.
Just been to see The Searchers at Shanklin Theatre 'a great show as always
maid marion notts
all still rocking , carry on, ignore negative comments, you were and are still fab xxx
lots of luv maz .
Be so kind,without Your trolling, we are happy to hear the music of our sixties.Yes, ,nowadays we are sixties,leave us in peace.
Love John McNally ! Peggy Sue ,He lets the audience sing for him . Soo cute !
He's an amazing guitarist
A great band and a great show. Frank has to be the best front man of any sixties band he hits just the right mix of comedy and driving the show. The musicianship is excellent too. I am overdue a Searchers night out.
Great! Loved them as a kid, still do 50 years on. Looking forward to seeing them in Worthing later in 2014, if I can sneak out of the nursing home…... Good to hear them doing 'Farmer John', 'Love Potion No.9' and 'Ain't gonna kiss you off' their hit ep. Hope they'll consider doing 'I'll be missing you' - one of their best 'b' sides. Thanks for filming it. Don in E.Sussex
Awesome!
I love this Andy Williams song!
Watched them at Edmontons Millfield Theatre last week they were even better but so was the audience they react to their reception well, still great
2010landcruiser Colinmafia yes I was at that same show at the Millfield Theatre Edmonton I go to every set to show that comes on at the Millfield Evington I would have front row. I have been two more searches show as I can remember and every time I see them there's Blow Me Away they've got a great rapport on stage and then one of my favourite bands from the 60s does he live followed by the Herman's Hermits and The Hollies
some on here are cruel calling the Currant searchers washed up or not the searchers of the early 60s ..Frank Allen started in 64 and spencer was in the band in the mid 80s so thats very good talent in my books and they sound really good just look at Johns action while playing the 12 string on When you Walk in the room ....
great vid, they make it look and sound so easy. Keith drummer THE REMOULDS.
Brilliant always rock on
You are awsome!
How capable are the critics on here, of playing instruments or singing. You need to look at your own inferiorities before making judgement of those that are still very popular and capable.
love the Great Searchers best group to come out of Liverpool in my view and there have been so many. wish they wouldn't play you'll never walk alone at the end though, it's offensive to half of us in Liverpool. COYB 1878
I don't like the song anyway, even by Gerry.
Well done for spending such a long time filming the Searchers here and at the Mansfield show! Your arms must have been aching by the end of the nights!!
HEY SMOKIE - YOU NAILED IT - - - WARD NINE NEEDS TREATMENT !!!
For me, they did their best stuff when Tony Jackson was in the Band, Cherry Stone, Farmer John etc, pity they kicked him out, never the same again.
Absolutely agree
Totally agree
Where is Mike ???
You are so right Bob Atkins best work was with Tony Jackson.Sad end for Tony.
For god...
W
Boy Spencer James still sounds great, but hard to believe he is the same guy from the First Class. Gone ARE his long blond locks
+smokie yes, I know that. I meant from 30 years ago when he joined the searchers. although he and Eddie Richards and Robin Shaw continued on as First Class. He was also lead singer for Nightfly as well.
+smokie Tony Burrows was lead singer for everybody in the early 70s. First Class, White Plains, Edison Lighthouse, the Pipkins, Flower Pot Men and Brotherhood of Man. a lot of the musicians were plug and play as well. Eddie Richards played in Edison Lighthouse, and Robin Shaw was in White Plains
Robin played with Cliff Bennett ans2 the Rebel Rousers in the 90 s top; I did Cliff's website so got some cool history from him.
Interesting take on "Young Girl." I always wondered, what is a Union Gap anyway? But playing "Twist and Shout" seems like pandering. Good performance though.
Hi Elliott - I'm not clear on your comment re: "Twist and Shout", on which Tony Jackson took the original lead vocal, on The Searchers' debut 1963 album "Meet The Searchers". "Union Gap" is a city in the state of Washington, USA.
Greg Young Okay, Greg, I guess this was just my ignorance. I wasn't aware that the Searchers also recorded "Twist and Shout" before the Beatles. I was only aware of the Isley Brothers' version (presumably the original) and of course the Beatles' cover. I didn't know the Searchers also recorded it. I would be most interested in hearing their original recording of the song.
Greg Young Okay, Greg, I just found and listened to the Searchers' old recording of "Twist & Shout," on which Mr. Jackson sings lead, and it was quite interesting. I still prefer the Beatles' take on it, but perhaps it's simply that I'm used to the Beatles' take on it. On another point, Greg, recently I saw an oldies revival fund-raising presentation on public television, on which Mike Pender performed with his own version of "The Searchers," performing "Needles & Pins." What happened? Did Pender choose not to stay with the rest of the group, or did the rest of the group choose not to play this fund-raising special for PBS? Why do personal differences and politics often get in the way of good music!?
+Elliott Michaels Pender Left the group in the mid 80s. John McNally remembered Spencer James from having shared the stage with the group Nightfly a few years earlier and called him up to replace Pender (Spencer had previously played with The First Class "Beach Baby ") later pender decided he didn't want to retire after all. Spencer has been with the Searchers since 85
Sorry but Frank Allen doesn't cut it. No replacement for Tony Jackson.
Give it up man. That is ancient history.
Jim Barnett - Your comment is ridiculous given that Tony left the Searchers 52 years before you made your post. Get a grip!! Tony Jackson wasnt as good a bass player as Frank and he certainly wasnt the front man that Frank became. I admit that Tony was a better lead vocalist than Frank (but Frank's harmonies were better), but given that Tony had been squeezed out of the lead singer spot some six months before he eventually left the Searchers, even that comparison is silly. As my mum used to say to me, If cant say anything pleasant, dont say anything.
Bullshit
Sorry but sounds just like a poor pub band. Really Just surviving on glory from 50+ years ago I think
@@archiefury You obviously didn't take your mum's advice.
Its had its day O A P s let a tribute band take over
Jesus wept look as though they cant wait to get off , after all those years they still need more rehearsing
+Ward Nine Last time I saw them, John McNally looked bored out of his skin and may as well have been grating cheese. Shame, I always liked them, maybe just a bad night.
+R. Crompton Thanks, I'll check it out :)
Thanks smokie, duly noted! :)
you are spot on - the last few years they totally epitomised 'going through the motions and taking the paycheck'
A drummer that can't play Peggy Sue ! Might as well give up!
Yes agreed
The drummer is terrible...Does he even bother to listen to what songs they are doing?? Why the hell did they go with him....a FREEBIE? or a payback??
Agreed and an arrogant piece too
Drummer and set don't fit at all
Much better tribute bands about, even Mike Pendors Searchers, Sorry boys, TAXI !!!
They are not worth a pinch of crap compared to THE ORIGINAL SEARCHERS who had the hits.This band would be lucky to get a gig in a pub full of drunks.
That’s unkind
Jesus its just crap join hands with Smokie and bugger off to the social clubs