Tony Jackson , and The Tony Jackson Group

 

Artist:  Tony Jackson

Birth Name:  Anthony Paul Jackson

Born:  July 16, 1938.  Dingle, Liverpool, England

Died:  August 18, 2003 (Aged 65).  Nottingham, England

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Beat Music, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Merseybeat, British Beat, R&B, Mod-Pop

Occupation:  Musician, Singer

Instruments:  Vocals, Bass

The Tony Jackson Group

Original line-up:

Tony Jackson:  Lead Vocals, Bass

Ian Buisel (also known as Ian Leighton):  Lead Guitar,Vocals

Martin Raymond (also known as Paul Raymond):  Organ, Keyboards

Paul Francis:  Drums

Tony Jackson was a British musician from Dingle, Liverpool.  He was known for being a member of The Merseybeat Band The Searchers.  He specifically formed the group after leaving the famous Merseybeat band The Searchers.  He was lead singer and played Bass on the bans's first two the UK Hits "Sweets For My Sweet", and "Sugar and Spice".  He was unhappy with their transition toward Softer, Folk Pop Melodies, and wanted to pursue a harder, Organ-Driven Rock Sound.  The original 1964 lineup of The Tony Jackson Group (originally formed as Tony Jackson & the Vibrations).

Artist:  The Tony Jackson Group

Title:  Watch Your Steps - The Complete Recordings 1964-1966 (2004)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Beat Music, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Merseybeat, British Beat, R&B, Mod-Pop

Label:  Castle Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

The Tony Jackson & The Vibrations

 1.  Bye Bye Baby (2:28)

 2.  Watch Your Step (2:42)

 3.  You Beat Me To The Punch (2:58)

 4.  This Little Girl Of Mine (2:27)

 5.  Love Potion No. 9 (2:02)

 6.  Fortune Teller (2:39)

 7. Stage Door (2:23)

 8.  That's What I Want (2:11)

Tony Jackson Group

 9.  You're My Number One (2:22)

10. Let Me Know (2:24)

Tony Jackson

11. Never Leave Your Baby's Side (2:12)

Tony Jackson Group

12. I'm The One She Thinks A Lot Of (2:33)

13. Follow Me (2:49)

14. Walk That Walk (2:44)

Tony Jackson

15. Is There Anything Else You Want (2:06)

16. Come On And Stop (2:31)

Tony Jackson Group

17. Just Like Me (2:22)

18. Understanding (3:08)

19. Shake (2:54)

20. He Was A Friend Of Mine (3:04)

The Tony Jackson & The Vibrations

21. Stage Door (Alt. Take) (2:19)

22. Is there Anything Else You Want (Alt. Take) (2:23)

Tony Jackson Group

23. She Wanted Me (2:25)

24. We Can Work It Out (Instrumental Backing Track) (2:48)

Watch Your Steps - The Complete Recordings 1964-1966 is the compilation album by The Tony Jackson Group, released in 2004 by Castle Music.  For Fans of The Searchers, and Music Collectors.

The Beatles

 

Artist:  The Beatles 

Origin:  Liverpool, England

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, British Invasion, Merseybeat, Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop

Classic line-up:

John Lennon:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar

Paul McCartney:  Vocals, Bass

George Harrison:  Vocals, Lead Guitar

Ringo Starr:  Vocals, Drums

The Beatles were an English Rock Band from Liverpool formed in 1960 by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.  They became the greatest and most influential act of the Rock Era, with several Genres from Pop, Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock.  Their first hit single "Love Me Do" in the late 1962.  They acquired the Nickname "The Fab Four" as Beatlesmania and in early 1964 they had become international stars, leading "The British Invasion" of the USA Pop Market.  From 1965 The Beatles produced and released many finest materials and widely influential albums such as Rubber Soul (1965), Revolver (1966), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967), The Beatles (The White Album in 1968),  and Abbey Road (1969).  After their break-up in 1970.  They each enjoyed successful musical careers.  John Lennon was shot and killed in December 1980, and George Harrison died of Lung Cancer in November 2001.  Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr still remain musically active.  The Beatles are the Best-Selling Band in USA with 177 million certified units according to the RIAA.  They have had more No. 1 albums on the British Charts and sold more singles in the UK than any other artists.  In 2008, the group topped Billboard Magazine's list of the All Time Most Successful "Hot 100" Artists.  They have received 7 Grammy Awards, The Best-Selling Band in the History, The 20th Century's 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine, and estimating sales of over one billion units by EMI Records.  In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked The Beatles as The Greatest Artist Of All Time.

Title:  Anthology 4 (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, British Invasion, Merseybeat, Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, Contemporary Pop, Psychedelic Pop

Label:  Apple

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  I Saw Her Standing There ((Take 2) (3:06)

 2.  Money (That's What I Want) (RM7 Unbubbued) (2:48)

 3.  This Boy (Takes 12 & 13) (3:18)

 4.  Tell Me Why (Takes 4 & 5) (3:07)

 5.  If I Fell (Take 11) (2:38)

 6.  Matchbox (Take 1) (2:09)

 7.  Every Little Thing (Takes 6 & 7) (3:28)

 8.  I Need You (Take 1) (2:36)

 9.  I've Just Seen A Face (Take 3) (2:26)

10. In My Life (Take 1) (2:40)

11. Nowhere Man (First Version - Take 2) (2:24)

12. Got To Get You Into My Life (Second Version - Unnumbered Mono Mix) (2:35)

13. Love You To (Take 7) (2:56)

14. Strawberry Fields Forever (Take 26) (3:20)

15. She's Leaving Home (Take 1 - Instrumental) (3:50)

16. Baby, You're A Rich Man (Takes 11 & 12) (6:06)

17. All You Need Is Love (Rehearsal For BBC Broadcast) (6:11)

18. The Fool On The Hill (Take 5 - Instrumental) (4:42)

19. I Am The Walrus (Take 19 - Strings, Brass, ClarinetOverdub) (4:56)

Disc 2:

 1.  Hey Bulldog (Take 4 - Instrumental) (3:14)

 2.  Good Night (Take 10 With A Guitar Part From Take 5 ) (2:31)

 3.  While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Third Harrison Version - Take 27) (3:18)

 4.  (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care (Studio Jam) (0:43)

 5.  Helter Skelter (Second Version - Take 17) (3:38)

 6.  I Will (Take 29) (0:26)

 7.  Can You Take Me Back (Take 1) (2:22)

 8.  Julia (Two Rehearsals) (4:26)

 9.  Get Back (Take 8) (3:51)

10. Octopus's Garden (Rehearsal) (1:49)

11. Don't Let Me Down (First Rooftop Performance) (3:27)

12. You Never Give Me Your Money (Take 36) (5:17)

13. Here Comes The Sun (Take 9) (3:41)

14. Something (Take 30 - Instrumental - Harrison String Only) (2:35)

15. Free As A Bird (2025 Mix) (4:27)

16. Real Love (2025 Mix) (3:34)

17. Now And Then ) (4:09) 

Anthology 4 is a compilation album by The Beatles, released on November 21, 2025 by Apple Records.  For Fans of The Beatles and For Music Collectors.

The Outer Limits

 

Artist:  The Outer Limits

Origin:  Leeds, England

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Rock, Mod, Garage, Merseybeat, Freakbeat, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Psychedelic Rock

Original line-up:

Jeff Christie:  Vocals, Guitar

Gerry Layton:  Guitar

Gerry Smith:  Bass

Stan Drogie:  Drums

The Outer Limits was an English Rock Band from Leeds, formed i. the late 1960s by Jeff Christie (Vocals, Guitar, later Christie (Band) ), Gerry Layton (Guitar), Gerry Smith (Bass) , and Stan Drogie (Drums).

Title:  Just One More Chance - Anthology 1965-1968 (2025)

Genre:  Rock, Pop, Rock, Mod, Garage, Merseybeat, Freakbeat, British Invasion, British Psychedelia, Psychedelic Rock

Label:  Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records

Rating:   *****

Format:   C D

Tracks:

Disc 1:

 1.  When The Work Is Through (2:35)

 2.  My Baby Loves Me (3:05)

 3.  Anna (3:12)

 4.  She Said (2:55)

 5.  Just One More Chance (Demo Version) (3:19)

 6.  Misery (2:07)

 7.  But Not For Me (2:55)

 8.  Sweet Freedom (Demo Version) (2:59)

 9.  Great Train Robbery (Demo Version) (3:22)

10 The Dream (Version 1) (2:38)

11. Time Stands Still (2:45)

12. Chinatown (2:56)

13. Chinatown (Instrumental) (2:59)

14. Keep On Dreamng (2:42)

15. Someday Somehow (2:42)

16. Help Me Please (2:29)

17. The Dream (3:23)

18. Just One More Chance (3:03)

19. Great Train Robbery (Instant Single Version) (2:59)

Disc 2:

 1.  Great Train Robbery (3:40)

 2.  Sweet Freedom (2:55)

 3.  Stop (3:49)

 4.  Everything I Touch (3:10)

5.  Anyday Now (3:36)

 6.  See It My Way (3:14)

 7.  Funny Clown (2:57)

 8.  Listen (3:19) 

 9.  Paper Jake (3:23)

10. Days Of Spring (2:47)

11. Epitaph For Nonentify (3:29)

12. Man In the Middle Of Nowhere (2:21)

13. It's Your Turn Now (3:54)

14. Dancing Water (3:08)

15. Look At Me (2:43)

16. Run For Cover (3:55)

17. Mr. Magee's Incredible  Banjo Band (4:00)

18. Tomorrow Night (3:42)

Personnel:

Jeff Christie:  Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, 

Gerry Layton:  Guitar, Saxophone

Gerry Smith:  Bass, Background Vocals

Stan Drogie:  Drums, Background Vocals

Rod Palmer:  Drums

Steve Isherwood:  Guitar, Background Vocals

Just One More Chance - Anthology 1965-1968  is the compilation and Anthology of The Outer Limits, released on August 8, 2025 by Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

Tony Sheridan

 

Artist:  Tony Sheridan

Birth Name:  Anthony Esmond Sheridan McGimnity

Born:  May 21, 1940.  Norwich, Norfolk, England

Died:  February 18, 2013 (Aged 72).  Hamburg, Germany

Genre:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Merseybeat, Early Pop

Occupation:  Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Violin

Tony Sheridan was an English Rock & Roll Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter from Norwich, Norfolk, but spent much of his adult life in Germany.  He was best known as an early collaborator of The Beatles (though the record was labelled as being with "The Beat Brothers").

Title:  The Teacher - Hamburg 1961-1962 Plus Bonus Tracks (2023)

Genre:  Rock, Rock & Roll, Merseybeat, Early Pop

Label:  Jasmine Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

Tony Sheridan

 1.  My Bonnie (German Intro Version) (2:46)

 2.  The Saints (3:22)

 3.  Why (Can't You Love Me Again) (3:01)

 4.  Take Out Some Insurance On Me Baby (2:57)

 5.  Sweet Georgia Brown (Version #1) (2:06)

 6.  Nobody's Child (2:59)

 7.  My Bonnie (English Intro Version) (2:44)

 8.  Skinny Minnie (3:11)

 9.  Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On (2:13)

10. I Know Baby (3:00)

11. You Are My Sunshine (2:29)

12. Ready Teddy (2:03)

13. Hallelujah I Love Her So (2:12)

14. Let's Twist Again (2:43)

15. Sweet Georgia Brown (Version #2) (2:31)

16. Swanee River (2:58)

17. Top Ten Twist (2:55)

18. Ich Lieb Dich So (Esctasy) (2:48)

19. Der Kiss-Me Song (An African's Prayer) (2:37)

20. Arme Kien Lilly (Comfy 'N Cozy) (2:02)

21. Erst Wenn Man Treu Sein Kann (2:13)

22. Ya Ya (Part 1) (2:36)

23. Ya Ya (Part 2) (2:20)

24. Madison Kid (2:50)

25. Let's Dance (2:37)

Vince Taylor & The Playboys 

26. Right Behind You Baby (2:12)

27. I Like Love (2:07)

Cherry Wainer

28. The Happy Organ (2:03)

Chris Andrews

29. Move It (Live) (1:53)

Tony Sheridan

30. I Like Love (Live) (1:54)

Vince Taylor & The Playboys 

31. Jet Black Machine (2:22)

The Teacher - Hamburg 1961-1962 is the compilation album by Tony Sheridan, released on September 8, 2023 by Jasmine Records.  For Music Lovers and Music Collectors.

The Searchers

 

Artist:  The Searchers
Origin:  Liverpool, England
Genre:  Pop, Rock, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Power Pop, Folk Rock, Contemporary Pop

Origin line-up:  1957-1959

Ron Woodbridge:  Vocals

Brian Dolan:  Lead Guitar

John McNally:  Rhythm Guitar

Tony West:  Bass

Joe Kennedy:  Drums

2nd line-up:  1960-1962

Johnny Sandon:  Lead Vocals

Mike Pender:  Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

John McNally:  Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Tony Jackson:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Chris Curtis:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Classic line-up:  1962-1964

Tony Jackson:  Lead Singer, Bass, Backing Vocals
John McNally:  Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Backng Vocals
Mike Pender:  Lead Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals
Chris Curtis:  Drums, Lead & Backing Vocals

4th line-up:  1964-1966

John McNally:  Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Backng Vocals
Mike Pender:  Lead Guitar, Lead & Backing Vocals

Frank Allen:  Bass, Backing & Lead Vocals
Chris Curtis:  Drums, Lead & Backing Vocals

The Searchers are an English Merseybeat Group, from Liverpool founded in 1959 by John McNally and Mike Pender, they took their name from the classic 1956 John Wayne Western The Searchers, and the band as part of the 1960s Merseybeat scene along with The Beatles, The Hollies, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Gerry And The Pacemakers, The Fourmost and The Merseybeats.  The band's hits include "Sweet For My Sweet" (remake of The Driffters), "Needles And Pins" and "When You Walk In The Room (remake of Jackie DeShannon), "Love Potion No. 9" (a cover of The Clovers), "Don't Throw Your Love Away" 
and many more.

Title:  The Ultimate Collection (2024)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Power Pop, Folk Rock, Contemporary Pop

Label:  BMG 

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Sweets For My Sweet (Stereo Version) (2:27)

 2.  Sugar And Spice (Stereo Version) (2:15)

 3.  Needles And Pins (2:13)

 4.  Don't Throw Your Love Away (2:15)

 5.  When You Walk In The Room (2:21)

 6.  What Have They Done To The Rain (2:33) 

 7.  Goodbye My Love (Mono Version) (2:59)

 8.  He's Got No Love (2:36)

 9.  Love Potion Number Nine (Stereo Version)  (2:04)

10. Where Have All The Flowers Gone (Mono Version) (2:57)

Side 2:

 1.  Ain't Gonna Kiss Ya (Stereo Version) (2:12)

 2.  Hungry For Love (Stereo Version) (2:21)

 3.  Bumble Bee (2:13)

 4.  (I'll Be) Missing You (Mono Version)  (2:02)

 5.  Take It For Leave It (2:45)

 6.  Take Me For What I'm Worth (2:40)

 7.  Money (That's What I Want) (Stereo Version) (2:49)

 8.  Twist And Shout (Stereo Version) (2:46)

 9.  Da Doo Ron Ron (Mono Version) (2:23)

10. Some Other Guy (Stereo Version) (2:07)

The Ultimate Collection is the collection album by The Searchers, released on February 23, 2024 by BMG.  Limited Edition Red Vinyl.  For Fans of The Searchers, and Music Collectors.

The Hollies

 

Artist:  The Hollies Origin:  Manchester, England
Genre:  Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Beat, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Allan Clarke:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Graham Nash:  Vocals, Guitar
Vic Steele:  Guitar
Eric Haydock:  Bass
Don Rathbone:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Allan Clarke:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Graham Nash:  Vocals, Guitar
Tony Hicks:  Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, Sitar, Keyboards
Bernie Calvert:  Bass, Keyboards
Bobby Elliott:  Drums

The Hollies are an English Rock Group from Manchester formed in 1962.  One of the best and most commercially successful Pop Rock of the British Invasion and best known for their pioneering and distinctive three part vocal harmony style (heavily influenced by The Everly Brothers), and melodic cheer similar to the early of The Beatles.  It was formed by Allan Clarke and Graham Nash in late 1962 as a Merseybeat music style group in Manchester.  Graham Nash left the band in 1968 to form the Supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash.  The band enjoyed at least 60 Singles and EPs and 26 Albums.  The Hollies had over 30 Charting Singles on the UK Singles Chart and 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 such as "Bus Stop", "Just One Look", "Look Through Any Window", "I Can't Let Go", "On A Carousel", "Stop Stop Stop", "Carrie Anne", "Jennifer Eccles", "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe" and many more.  The Hollies were inducted to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010.

Title:  Dear Eloise/King Midas In Reverse (US Version) (1967)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Beat, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Epic Records

Rating:   *****

Format:   LP

Tracks:

Side 1:

 1.  Dear Eloise (2:33)

 2.  Wisyouawish (1:58)

 3.  Charlies And Fred (2:54)

 4.  Butterfly (2:41)

 5.  Leave Me (2:06)

 6.  Postcard (2:04)

Side 2:

 1.  King Midas In Reverse (3:07)

 2.  Would You Believe (3:02)

 3.  Away Away Away (2:19)

 4.  Maker (2:33)

 5.  Step Inside (2:52)

Personnel:

Allan Clarke:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Graham Nash:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonium on "Dear Eloise"
Tony Hicks:  Vocals, Lead Guitar, Electric Sitar on "Maker"
Bernie Calvert:  Bass, Keyboards
Bobby Elliott:  Drums

Additional Musician:

John Scott:  String and Brass Arrangements

Dear Eloise/King Midas In Reverse is the seventh studio album in US Version by The Hollies, was released on November 27, 1967 by Epic Records.  In UK Version in Title "Butterfly", was released on N ovember 1, 1967 by Parlophone Records. For Fans of The Hollies and Music Collectors.

The Hollies

Artist:  The Hollies
Origin:  Manchester, England
Genre:  Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Beat, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Allan Clarke:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Graham Nash:  Vocals, Guitar
Vic Steele:  Guitar
Eric Haydock:  Bass
Don Rathbone:  Drums

Classic line-up:

Allan Clarke:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Graham Nash:  Vocals, Guitar
Tony Hicks:  Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass, Sitar, Keyboards
Bernie Calvert:  Bass, Keyboards
Bobby Elliott:  Drums

The Hollies are an English Rock Group from Manchester formed in 1962.  One of the best and most commercially successful Pop Rock of the British Invasion and best known for their pioneering and distinctive three part vocal harmony style (heavily influenced by The Everly Brothers), and melodic cheer similar to the early of The Beatles.  It was formed by Allan Clarke and Graham Nash in late 1962 as a Merseybeat music style group in Manchester.  Graham Nash left the band in 1968 to form the Supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash.  The band enjoyed at least 60 Singles and EPs and 26 Albums.  The Hollies had over 30 Charting Singles on the UK Singles Chart and 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 such as "Bus Stop", "Just One Look", "Look Through Any Window", "I Can't Let Go", "On A Carousel", "Stop Stop Stop", "Carrie Anne", "Jennifer Eccles", "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe" and many more.  The Hollies were inducted to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010.

Title:  Stop! Stop! Stop! (US/Canadian Version) (1966)

Genre:  Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Beat, Merseybeat, British Invasion, Soft Rock, Contemporary Pop

Label:  Imperial Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  What's Wrong With The Way I Live (2:02)

 2.  Pay You Back With Interest (2:46)

 3.  Tell Me To My Face (3:09)

 4.  Clown (2:16)

 5.  Suspicious Look In Your Eyes (3:37)

 6.  It's You (2:17)

Side Two:

 1.  High Classed (2:21)

 2.  Peculiar Situation (2:51)

3.  What Went Wrong (2:12)

4.  Crusader (3:46)

5.  Don't Even Think About Changing (2:13)

 6.  Stop! Stop! Stop! (2:56)

Personnel:

Allan Clarke:  Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Graham Nash:  Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Tony Hicks:  Vocals, Lead Guitar, Banjo
Bernie Calvert:  Bass, except on "Don't Even Think About Changing", Piano
Bobby Elliott:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Eric Hayclock:  Bass on "Don't Even Think About Changing"

Mike Vickers:  Orchestral Arrangements on "High Classed", "What Went Wrong", "Crusader"

Stop! Stop! Stop! is the fifth studio album (US/Canadian Version) by The Hollies, was released on October 28, 1966 by Imperial Records.  In UK in different Title to be "For Certain Because", was released on December 9, 1966 by Parlophone Records.  For Fans of The Hollies, and Music Collectors.