re-uploads - Dinah Lee, Johnny Chester, The Delltones, Bobby & Laurie

 

Dinah Lee..The Viking Recordings 1964-67

Johnny Chester..The Rock and Roll Years 1961 - 1966

The Delltones...Walk Like A Man

Bobby and Laurie...I Belong With You

Bobby and Laurie...Hitch Hiker

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Dynamic vocal duo Bobby and Laurie was one of the leading acts in the first wave of Australian 'beat pop' 1964-67. They cut a series of fine recordings which rank alongside those of Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs, Ray Brown & The Whispers, The Easybeats, Normie Rowe and MPD Ltd as milestones of Australian pop in the mid-60s.

Although perhaps not as well remembered today as some of their contemporaries, they were one of the most popular and successful acts of their day, and deserve a lot more recognition for their contributions. Bobby, Laurie and the members of their regular backing band, The Rondells, were all important figures in the development of the Melbourne rock scene, and their History is also a great illustration of the intricate (and sometimes confusing) interconnections between the many groups of the '60s and '70s.

This album "Hitch Hiker" was released in 1966 and showcases both their songwriting and vocal abilities. More in a pop format than their earlier beat sound with The Rondells, this had similarities to other vocal duos like The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel, but still had a uniqueness that identified with their own sound. A good mix of rockers and ballads too.

See also earlier post: I Belong With You

1. No Next Time
2. Jump Back
3. Sweet And Tender Romance
4. Not My Girl
5. Fallin'
6. You'll Come Round
7. Hitch Hiker
8. Tonight When I Come Home
9. Bless You
10. I've Learned
11. Down In The Valley
12. Trouble With A Woman

                                          

Bobby and Laurie...I Belong With You...Early 60's Beat and Pop

Bobby and Laurie were a popular singing duo of the 1960's, featuring Laurie Allen (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Bobby Bright (vocals, guitar). Their regular backing band were The Rondells. The pair formed one of the leading acts in the first wave of the Australian 'beat pop' era between 1964 and 1967.

They had the first record on the new Go Records label with "I Belong With You" which was released with its 45 B-side song "Trouble in Mind" in August 1964. "I Belong With You" was a hit staying at number-one on the Melbourne charts for two weeks and won Laurie an Australian Record Award for 'Best Composition' in 1965.The duo reached their peak in late 1964, busily touring the country and appearing in numerous concert and television performances.In early 1965 the pair appeared on the Teen Scene music television show on the ABC, where they were famously dragged off the stage by screaming female fans.

This 26 track compilation combines their early hits plus a few bonus tracks.

Bobby & Laurie*– I Belong With You 2:12

Bobby & Laurie*– Trouble In Mind 2:10

Bobby & Laurie*– Someone 1:57

Bobby & Laurie*– You Are Gone 2:18

Bobby & Laurie*– Judy Green 2:25

Bobby & Laurie*– Mojo Queen 2:32

Bobby & Laurie*– Crazy Country Hop 2:47

Bobby & Laurie*– It Ain't Fair 2:03

Bobby & Laurie*– I'm Not A Bad Guy 2:02

Bobby & Laurie*– Lucky Me 1:59

Bobby & Laurie*– She Don't Know 2:15

Bobby & Laurie*– Riding Hood 3:03

Bobby & Laurie*– I Won't Be Back 1:57

Bobby & Laurie*– Give All Your Lovin' To Me 2:38

Bobby & Laurie*– Strange Rain 2:32

Bobby & Laurie*– You Got It Off Me 2:30

Bobby & Laurie*– I'll Come Running To You 2:34

Bobby & Laurie*– Hold Me 2:43

Bobby & Laurie*– Goodnight Irene 3:12

Bobby & Laurie*– The Glory Of Love 1:50

Bonus Tracks

The Blue Jays*– Wolf Man 2:02

The Blue Jays*– I Left A Broken Heart In Broken Hill 2:38

Bobby Bright & The Strangers – Girls Never Notice Me 2:29

Bobby Bright & The Strangers – There's A Great Day A'comin' 2:08

Bobby Bright– Defeated By His Heart 2:20

Bobby Bright– You Won't Get A Chance 2:21

Bobby and Laurie...I Belong With You