[Free Shipping] Rare 60s British Merseybeat group, The Searchers, 3 CDs [the pye anthology 1963-1967] 2-CD set + [German, French + Rare Recordings]
[Free shipping] We are offering a total of 3 German CDs including a 2-CD set of all recordings left by the British Merseybeat giants, The Searchers, on British PYE Records, and releases in languages other than their own and rare recordings from the 80s reunion. Not rental copies.
① [THE SEARCHERS / the pye anthology 1963-1967] 2-CD set, 60 songs in total, NEECD381, released in 2000, British edition
*Please see image 5 for detailed song titles.
② [THE SEARCHERS / German,French And Rare Recordings] 24 songs total RR4102-WZ 1990 CD release German edition
*Please see image 6 for detailed song titles.
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Members: Vo/G/Mike Pender, Vo/G/John McNally, Dr/Chris Curtis, B/Tony Jackson → (Replaced by Frank Allen in 1964)
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The 2-CD collection [Pie Anthology 1963-1967] contains all the songs recorded at the time as one of the popular Liverpool sound groups in the UK in the early 1960s. The Searchers, formed in 1957, a few years before the Beatles appeared, were rivals to the Beatles in Liverpool in the early 1960s. When they began recording for Pye in mid-1963, they captivated fans of the burgeoning Merseybeat sound, spreading their energy, playing and harmonies. Their first hit, "Sweets for My Sweet," was a sweet song that reached number one, proving their ability to compete with "big beat" acts like The Beatles and The Dave Clark Five. They also recorded some American R&B covers ("Farmer John," "Love Potion No. 9"), and their biggest hits, "Sugar and Spice" and "Needles and Pins," rode the British Invasion waves across the ocean. By 1966, the Searchers had undergone some lineup changes, but they remained chart regulars until the demise of Merseybeat, with their last chart appearance being that year's "Have You Ever Love Somebody" (a cover of The Hollies). The two CDs contain many other great songs in addition to their hits, including "When You Walk in the Room," which is arguably better than Jackie DeShannon's original version. 』CD commentary by John Bush
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This album was released in 1990 by Repertory Records (Germany). It was compiled by Wilfried Zinzo and, in addition to the songs mentioned above, includes The Searchers' last UK single "I Don't Want To Be The One"/"Hollywood," Chris Curtis' solo single "Aggravation"/"Have I Done Something Wrong" (including session work by Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones), and a "medley" of hits, released only in Spain as the B-side of 1981's "Goodbye My Love." wikipedia translation
Tracks 1 and 2 are the A/B sides of their last single, released in the UK in 1982. Tracks 3-12 are non-English versions released in Germany and France. Tracks 13-15 are solo singles by drummer Chris Curtis. Track 16 is a medley of popular hits from the time. Tracks 17-23 seem to be singles released after the songs in ① after 1968.
The Searchers are a four-piece band from Liverpool, England. They are one of the bands that colored the British Invasion period of the 1960s along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. They are also famous for being the second most successful band from Liverpool after the Beatles, with hit singles and albums. These three CDs will almost complete the official recordings they left behind.
I am listing these items to clear out my inventory, but I am sorry to say that I will not sell them separately. Please purchase the set of three. Although they have been carefully stored, the surface of the record is clean, but there is discoloration on the outer box (image 10) and the inside photo of ①. The storage period was long, so please refrain from purchasing if you are nervous. No claims or returns will be accepted. We will strive to ship promptly.
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