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Thread #69190   Message #1171174
Posted By: GUEST,Hootenanny
26-Apr-04 - 09:19 AM
Thread Name: Lulu - a revelation!
Subject: RE: Lulu - a revelation!
No problems with Lulu and her ability to sing but the film was supposed to be about the British blues scene. Why Lulu and what the hell was Tom Jones doing in this film and why devote so much time to him, not to mention Van Morrison.

Cyril Davies got one mention in passing despite the fact that although he unfortunately died in early 1964 he had a great influence on the British blues scene and used to pack out the Marquee on Thursday nights. So much so that another young unkown group fronted by Mick Jagger was brought in on another night in the week. Long John Baldry was also singing blues around the folk clubs in the very early 60's and took over the Cyril Davies Allstars after Cyril's death. It was this band that backed Buddy Guy on his first visit to the UK in February of 1965 and Little Walter on his firt UK appearance in 1964. Also I believe that John Mayall was incorrect when he stated that John Lee Hooker was the first to do a club tour here. I'm pretty sure that he was precededed by Memphis Slim, Little Brother Montgomery and Speckled Red Terry & McGhee and maybe more.