I lived 10 doors down from Steve and Muff. After school there was always a sea of school girls outside of their house. I asked my mom why? She told me he was a pop star. “I’m going to be one of them” I cheerily replied. Sadly despite my best efforts and a modicum of success I never reached such dizzy heights. The boys parents were lovely people too.
@@philwhelan3854 Same here, I was in a pretty good garage band called the 'solitary sons" here in So California in the mid 70s. Now I'm a registered pharmacist ( go figure).
I was a bouncer at a bar in Vancouver when the Spencer Davis Group played there. After the bar closed Spencer sat down with staff and we all had a few beer. Very down-to-earth and friendly guy.
Very nice that you have done this. Thank you. The SDG was an excellent band. Jimmy Page on the left @ 44 secs. 'When a Man Loves a Woman' and 'Dust My Blues' were not Winwood compositions. And 'Autumn '66' was their third album, preceded by the albums titled 'The First Album' and 'The Second Album'. ' Gimme Some Lovin'' was not written under the 'guidance' of Blackwell other than him putting them in a room and telling them to create a song. When he returned later they had a song, and it was 'Gimme Some Lovin''. Yes, Phil Sawyer was enlisted on guitar and Eddie Hardin on Hammond. But both sang, not just Hardin. Hardin also played bass pedals as there was no bassist in the lineup. Though he didn't get much mention, drummer Peter York was - and remains - an excellent player. In addition to Hardin-York, who were successful in Germany (where Pete moved years ago and still resides), York released a solo album and also had radio and TV shows featuring musician friends including Ian Paice, Jon Hiseman...serious players. I saw the band with Fenwick, Murray, and Olson. Yes, they were good. But they lacked the personality and soul of the original. It was a reminder that no matter how fine a player is, it takes more than just playing the right notes to make an impression. Mind, the new lads hard a tough act of follow.
Gimme Some Lovin was actually recorded and released in the USA by a popular Northeast PA band “The Jordon Brothers” one month before the Spencer Davis Group even recorded it in the UK. Frank Jordon of the group explained it much later: “The group self-produced another single on the Jor-Dan label in 1966, The One That Got Away/Slow Thing, when they got a call from Phillips Records. Their recording of "Gimme Some Lovin'" in 1966 was their biggest hit, and charted in Boston, Baltimore and other r&b citadels. This was a song written primarily by Steve Winwood. Phillips got a copy of Winwood's demonstration copy and actually released the song in the US (by about a month) before Winwood and the Spencer Davis Group recorded it for United Artists themselves. Frank Jordan later tried to explain how this happened: “The people at our company played a "demo" or demonstration of the song Gimme Some Lovin' for us to hear and approve. We all agreed that we liked the song and agreed to record it. Little did we know that it was the actual 8 track tape we listened to containing Steve Winwood's vocal, organ, a lead guitar, bass guitar and drums. … We did not know this at the time or how our record company got hold of the original recording. We may never know. … We … recorded it on that same trip and it was released in three major cities in the U.S. So, we did have the first release in the U.S. and the record took off immediately. It boasted huge🎉 sales in three major cities which would make the Spencer Davis version seem like it was a cover. ...
Saw them on the Gold Coast club. They were performing. Spencer Davis was there. Not sure about the other guys, originals or later members. They were very good.
Thanks for the upload. Some interesting notes. Used to play some SDG hits in our pub band in the second half of the 70s. They were always floor fillers.
The SDG song "gimme some loving" was featured in the race car movie RUSH directed by Ron Howard ! It was an excellent movie and brought the song back to newer ears. At least Spencer got to know his song was featured in a major motion picture before he passed. 👍 P.S. I actually have the 45 record 🤣. It belonged to my older cousin who gave it to me along with other 45s.
In 1973, while in high school, I did a gig with a version of this group. I met Spencer and his musicians, one of whom, was Lee Dorman, who had been with Iron Butterfly. The guitarist had been with ‘Blues Image’ and the drummer had worked with the Jackson Five. All great players. Lee Dorman and I kept in contact, up until he passed away.
I saw them playing in Munich spring 1966. Pete York, the drummer, is still living in Upper Bavaria not very far from my home with his German wife and daughter.
Jimmy Page on the skiffle scene I think. One of my favourite bands from the "British Invasion" period. A great time for new music. Thanks for posting this band biography.
Notice there was no comment about the GIMME SOME LOVIN' song and the fight with the Jordan Brothers, of Frackville, Pa. The latter (supposedly) recorded it first and then went to court, who ended up favoring the internationally known band. At least that was the word back in the day.
the album Funky or Letter to edith was never officially released until the early 2000's,The SDG were under negotiations with CBS in the uk.The band,did record demos in late 1968/early 69 and CBs PRESSED UP Some acetates,but that is how far the release went.
Saw them in 1967/8? backing Jackie Edwards at the Flamingo Club in Wardour Street London W1 He wrote Keep on Running. Their line up was not all original members
4:15 Neither When A Man Loves a Woman nor Dust My Blues are written by Steve Winwood. When a Man Loves a Woman" is a song written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and first recorded by Percy Sledge. Dust My Broom" is a blues song originally recorded as "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom" by American blues artist Robert Johnson. In 1955, Flair Records, a Joe Bihari label, issued a reworking of the song titled "Dust My Blues".
Please, please, please, I beg you-don’t say “Bridden”!!! It’s “BriTTain”!!! I know you think this makes you woke, but in truth, it ruins your otherwise excellent documentary.
I lived 10 doors down from Steve and Muff. After school there was always a sea of school girls outside of their house. I asked my mom why? She told me he was a pop star. “I’m going to be one of them” I cheerily replied. Sadly despite my best efforts and a modicum of success I never reached such dizzy heights. The boys parents were lovely people too.
I’m from Great Barr too
@@philwhelan3854 Good Lad.
@@philwhelan3854 Same here, I was in a pretty good garage band called the 'solitary sons" here in So California in the mid 70s. Now I'm a registered pharmacist ( go figure).
I was a bouncer at a bar in Vancouver when the Spencer Davis Group played there. After the bar closed Spencer sat down with staff and we all had a few beer. Very down-to-earth and friendly guy.
Very nice that you have done this. Thank you. The SDG was an excellent band.
Jimmy Page on the left @ 44 secs.
'When a Man Loves a Woman' and 'Dust My Blues' were not Winwood compositions.
And 'Autumn '66' was their third album, preceded by the albums titled 'The First Album' and 'The Second Album'. '
Gimme Some Lovin'' was not written under the 'guidance' of Blackwell other than him putting them in a room and telling them to create a song. When he returned later they had a song, and it was 'Gimme Some Lovin''. Yes, Phil Sawyer was enlisted on guitar and Eddie Hardin on Hammond. But both sang, not just Hardin. Hardin also played bass pedals as there was no bassist in the lineup.
Though he didn't get much mention, drummer Peter York was - and remains - an excellent player. In addition to Hardin-York, who were successful in Germany (where Pete moved years ago and still resides), York released a solo album and also had radio and TV shows featuring musician friends including Ian Paice, Jon Hiseman...serious players.
I saw the band with Fenwick, Murray, and Olson. Yes, they were good. But they lacked the personality and soul of the original. It was a reminder that no matter how fine a player is, it takes more than just playing the right notes to make an impression. Mind, the new lads hard a tough act of follow.
Qs
That’s Jimmy Page playing in the skiffle band!!
One of my earliest memories of hearing a song on the radio was Keep on Running by The Spencer Davis Group in the mid 60s Auckland New Zealand 2022
I think my Favorite tune of there's was "I'm a Man".
I still have the single. Chicago achieved success with a cover.
Gimme Some Lovin was actually recorded and released in the USA by a popular Northeast PA band “The Jordon Brothers” one month before the Spencer Davis Group even recorded it in the UK. Frank Jordon of the group explained it much later:
“The group self-produced another single on the Jor-Dan label in 1966, The One That Got Away/Slow Thing, when they got a call from Phillips Records. Their recording of "Gimme Some Lovin'" in 1966 was their biggest hit, and charted in Boston, Baltimore and other r&b citadels. This was a song written primarily by Steve Winwood. Phillips got a copy of Winwood's demonstration copy and actually released the song in the US (by about a month) before Winwood and the Spencer Davis Group recorded it for United Artists themselves. Frank Jordan later tried to explain how this happened:
“The people at our company played a "demo" or demonstration of the song Gimme Some Lovin' for us to hear and approve. We all agreed that we liked the song and agreed to record it. Little did we know that it was the actual 8 track tape we listened to containing Steve Winwood's vocal, organ, a lead guitar, bass guitar and drums. … We did not know this at the time or how our record company got hold of the original recording. We may never know. … We … recorded it on that same trip and it was released in three major cities in the U.S. So, we did have the first release in the U.S. and the record took off immediately. It boasted huge🎉 sales in three major cities which would make the Spencer Davis version seem like it was a cover. ...
Jordan! Brothers- there's a book written about them by the guy who wrote the recent book about our BUOYS
Saw them on the Gold Coast club. They were performing. Spencer Davis was there. Not sure about the other guys, originals or later members. They were very good.
Thanks for expanding my knowledge of Steve Winwood beyond his 80s MTV days.
Thanks for the upload. Some interesting notes. Used to play some SDG hits in our pub band in the second half of the 70s. They were always floor fillers.
Very cool!
The SDG song "gimme some loving" was featured in the race car movie RUSH directed by Ron Howard ! It was an excellent movie and brought the song back to newer ears. At least Spencer got to know his song was featured in a major motion picture before he passed. 👍
P.S.
I actually have the 45 record 🤣. It belonged to my older cousin who gave it to me along with other 45s.
In 1973, while in high school, I did a gig with a version of this group. I met Spencer and his musicians, one of whom, was Lee Dorman, who had been with Iron Butterfly. The guitarist had been with ‘Blues Image’ and the drummer had worked with the Jackson Five. All great players. Lee Dorman and I kept in contact, up until he passed away.
Thanks for sharing your story!
The clip of the skiffle band from the 50s featured a 16 year old Jimi Page.
I saw them playing in
Munich spring 1966.
Pete York, the drummer,
is still living
in Upper Bavaria not
very far from my home
with his German wife
and daughter.
Jimmy Page on the skiffle scene I think. One of my favourite bands from the "British Invasion" period. A great time for new music. Thanks for posting this band biography.
Rock on!
I was lucky enough to see them in Aberystwyth in 1967 when I was in uni there
When Winwood left the writing was on the wall for sdg , gimme some lovin is a timeless classic and I like Chicago's cover of im a man better
Very interesting information. I knew nothing about this group. Good work! 👍🏼
It would be great if you do a video on Mott The Hoople.
I was surprised to see the young Jimmy Page during the Skiffle video without a single mention of him.
10:12 When Spencer Davis died, that "effectively ended the Spencer Davis (inaudible)." Do tell!
many bands live on with no original members, or perhaps a few rather insignificant members. All depends on who owns the rights to the name🙄
Winwood's 1982 album is 'Talking Back to the Night', not "Taking..."
Loved this one.
Notice there was no comment about the GIMME SOME LOVIN' song and the fight with the Jordan Brothers, of Frackville, Pa. The latter (supposedly) recorded it first and then went to court, who ended up favoring the internationally known band. At least that was the word back in the day.
the album Funky or Letter to edith was never officially released until the early 2000's,The SDG were under negotiations with CBS in the uk.The band,did record demos in late 1968/early 69 and CBs PRESSED UP Some acetates,but that is how far the release went.
Winwood left but band continued on sounding pretty good
Up there with my best bands of the 60's...........and of course Steve Winwood...say no more !!!
What were the boys like in those days??
Saw them in 1967/8? backing Jackie Edwards at the Flamingo Club in Wardour Street London W1 He wrote Keep on Running. Their line up was not all original members
Steve played with the band in New Orleans 2003 some of my pals in MA went and said that was the best band there
Any relation to Tarney-Spencer Band - No Time to Lose?
They Retired. Settle down. Go Fishing. Build a Man cave! Restore a cool ride. Love your Grandkids! Get ice cream.
What happened to Chris Queree who sang with that band?
They played the king mojo in Sheffield January 23rd 1966 😄
…and on at least two other occasions.
I have Spencer Davis signature from my brother in law who was in the police ands stopped him in London.
4:15 Neither When A Man Loves a Woman nor Dust My Blues are written by Steve Winwood.
When a Man Loves a Woman" is a song written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and first recorded by Percy Sledge.
Dust My Broom" is a blues song originally recorded as "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom" by American blues artist Robert Johnson. In 1955, Flair Records, a Joe Bihari label, issued a reworking of the song titled "Dust My Blues".
One of my favorite clips of the skiffle band with a young Jimmy Paige !
Fascinating story!
You have a very young Jimmy Page in a sniffle section.
That IS Jimmy Page at 0.50!
Skiffle no sniffle
I believe that’s Jimmy Page on the left in the skiffle band scene.
So young 1:10
High Time Baby (which a DJ played at a ‘60s club a few years ago) Searchin’ and I Can’t Stand It are excellent
Good songs!
"Time Seller" predated "I am the Walrus" by 4 months and yet was not a hit
It is Great Song!!! peace
Neither was "Walrus". It was the B-side to "Hello Goodbye".
@@jeffclement2468 I didn't say it was, in any case it was the b side to a number one
Funny how you show footage with Erc Clapton as a boy, but make nommention of it.
That wasn't Clapton,it was Jimmy Page.
@@sicksquid3258 You are right. I need to go to Specsavers.
why no mention of "every little bit hurts?" i find that bizarre.
🙋
Very interesting!
I think so too!
RecoG(hard “g)nize, not “reckonize”.
Rolling Stone is a magazine...& .... Britain is pronounced with a T....
Thought that was Spinal Tap.....
Steve Winwood went solo so that was the end of Spencer Davis' band..
They kept on running I guess.
Who is the narrator? Jeez…
Group not band
What happened ?..'The Beatles" haha
Who?
Please, please, please, I beg you-don’t say “Bridden”!!! It’s “BriTTain”!!! I know you think this makes you woke, but in truth, it ruins your otherwise excellent documentary.
What happened to the group they all change gender and now identify as chickens and one a rooster