British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda Gayle

Subject: British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda
From: Cruiser
Date: 19 Aug 06 - 12:53 PM

I am trying to determine if Linda Gayle (not Linda Gail (Gayle) Lewis, Jerry Lee Lewis' little sister) ever had one of her songs chart in the UK in the 1965 to 69 time period. I've asked at the Oldies Music Bulletin Board and found out none of her songs charted in Australia and I know they have not charted in the USA.

My favorite song that was at best a Promo in the USA was "Baby Don't Go" in 1966-67. This was not the Sonny & Cher hit. The flip side of the 45 was "Would It Make a Difference to You" a #64 charted hit for Etta James in 1963. GEMM.com and other vinyl record sales sites display Ms. Gayle's records for those of you that are interested in her music.

Here is the information I have found so far on this obscure female artist:

Ms. Gayle appeared several times on Shindig where she sang "Home of the Brave" and several other songs. She also appeared in a 5/5/65 Shindig "Tribute to Elvis segment where she sang "Don't Be Cruel" and "Crying in the Chapel"

From eBay:

{Quote}
"LINDA GAYLE Goodnight Irene/Stop Look Listen/Maggie's Farm/Got My Mojo Working 7" 45.
Portugal pressing on CBS. With Picture Sleeve. Great great great garage R&B workout! Also includes raucous cover of a Bob Dylan song" {End Quote} That Dylan song was Maggie's Farm.

There is very little information on this songstress and I never understood why she was not more popular. She certainly was easy on the eyes.

If you have the British Hit Singles and Album book or the earlier editions, please check if her songs charted. If anyone else can provide any information on Linda Gayle it would be appreciated. I plan on purchasing the British Hit book this fall to complement my collection of Whitburn's books, which now total nine.

Thanks,
Cruiser

Subject: RE: British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda
From: Rasener
Date: 19 Aug 06 - 01:51 PM

If you scroll down on this website you will find a reference to her and a picture
http://www.twiggy.com/dvd.htm

I can't remeber her having a hit in Uk, but if you track the following website references you may just find somebody who knows something about her.

http://www.popsike.com/php/detaildata.php?itemnr=4009263093

http://www.radiorumpusroom.com/pages/030802_playlist.html

Subject: RE: British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda
From: Cruiser
Date: 19 Aug 06 - 02:28 PM

Villan: Thank you for those links; I will follow-up on those.

I forgot to post this earlier in the initial thread above, but I read a forum post last night that her cover of "Maggies Farm", a Bob Dylan song, charted at #50 on the UK charts (no confirmation though). That would likely have been in the 1965-66 period or perhaps 1967.

Subject: RE: British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda
From: Cruiser
Date: 19 Aug 06 - 05:11 PM

My question has been answered:

An Oldies Music board member checked in the new British Hit Singles and Albums book and there was no listing for Linda Gayle ever making the UK charts. The member provided this information on the book:

ISBN 1-904994-10-5. The retail price is £18.99, or about US$35.13.

Cruiser

Subject: RE: British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda Gayle
From: The Borchester Echo
Date: 19 Aug 06 - 08:16 PM

The Guinness Book Of Hit Singles lists Maggie's Farm three times:

Bob Dylan in 1965 #22
The Specials in 1980 #4
Tin Machine in 1989 #48

and Jimmy Smith reached #48 in 1966 with Got My Mojo Working in 1966. No listings for Goodnight Irene

No mention of Linda Gayle.

Subject: RE: British Hit Singles & Albums Book/Linda Gayle
From: Cruiser
Date: 19 Aug 06 - 09:47 PM

Thanks countess richard for that confirmation. I appreciate the time it took for you to look up the chart information and post it.

That cinches it. Linda Gayle did not have songs that charted in Australia, the UK, or the USA.

Cruiser