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Thread #103764   Message #2120803
Posted By: RoyH (Burl)
07-Aug-07 - 08:53 AM
Thread Name: BS: Infrequently Asked Questions
Subject: RE: BS: Infrequently Asked Questions
Hi Rowan, Ref Frankie Laine, I think you are confusing him with Guy Mitchell. It was Mitchell who sang 'She Wears Red Feathers' and 'One of the Roving Kind'. Frankie Laine was a big man with a big voice who had hits with songs like 'I Beleive' and 'Jezebel'. He was also known for singing the theme tunes to western movies such as 'Champion, The Wonder Horse'.    Guy Mitchell was a favourite of mine, His songs were folky in a pop sort of way and he had a high clear voice. Definitely different to most pop acts of the time. His 'Roving Kind' was indeed a version of the Fireship ballad. he was a little to early for the folk revival. Had he come along a bit later his voice and straight ahead style might have stood him well in folk music. Not sure, but I believe both men are dead now. Burl.