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Thread #98798   Message #1968462
Posted By: Scrump
15-Feb-07 - 08:20 AM
Thread Name: British Rock n Roll
Subject: RE: British Rock n Roll
Yes, Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers were a good band who sadly didn't get the success they deserved. I think "One Way Love" was their only hit. He had a strong voice and the band were good musicians. Maybe that was their problem :-)

Reminds me of the old Peter Sellers sketch about a 'svengali' type pop manager (an ex-army Major), where the interviewer is asking what qualities he looks for in a pop singer.

After he reels off the list, she asks: "I suppose a nice musical singing voice is what you look out for. Is that right?"

To which he replies: "By Jove yes! First sign of that and out he goes, what! (laughs)"

Full sketch words can be found here