The '80s in many ways was an updated version of the early and mid-60s in the general look, style, hair styles and vibe. The slovenly '70s and '90s, no.
I was in a local club in 1999 which usually had cover bands and alike. A band came on and I thought, "Ah a Searchers number, we have a sixty's tribute band playing". They play the next track and I thought, wow, these are really good and I made the effort to get up and watch. I was blown away by a fantastic performance and it wasn't a tribute band, it was THE Searchers playing a local dive bar. After the finished I met the love of my life that evening in the club. (She is a whole other story). These are now up there with my favourite bands and that gig, although it was a small dingy venue and a fiver to get in, it is the most memorable gig I have been to.
On this day in 1963 {May 18th} Jackie DeShannon performed this song on CBS-TV's "The Jackie Gleason Show" On that very day it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #84 and spent 4 weeks in the Top 100... It was written by Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono... Three covered versions have charted: The Searchers {#13 in 1964}, Smokie {#68 in 1977}, and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers {#37 in 1985}... R.I.P. Mr. Gleason, Mr. Nitzsche, and Mr. Bono...
I watched a documentary about Sonny and Cher today. I was surprised to learn that Sonny Bono co-wrote Needles and Pins, one of my favorite 60's rock songs.
I am pushing 58 and grew up in music. Not BS'ing , on my Mom's side Lucy and George Fullerton (co-founder of Fender Guitar) were my aunt and uncle. We all lived in the same town with the Fender mfg plant. BTW Lucy Fullerton died in May 2009 and George two months later in July 2009. I was fortunate enought to know a great many musicians who had played in the late 50's on to the late 70's. I've always play'd in some group since I was 17. Just Bass.
C'E' PASSIONE,SI SOGNA CON QUESTO SOUND,TROVO CI SIA QUALCOSA DI CELESTE,ANNI SESSANTA,IN QUEL MOMENTO DIO ERA CON NOI,IL NOSTRO PERCORSO ERA UNA STRADA APERTA,POI E' ARRIVATA LA BESTIA-DENARO E SIAMO PRECIPITATI NEL BUIO PIU' PROFONDO.
On this day in 1964 {April 5th} the Searchers performed "Needles and Pins" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'... One month earlier on March 7th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #13 and spent 10 weeks on the Top 100... And on January 30th it reached #1 {for 4 weeks} in the U.K. They were the 2nd British group {after the Beatles} to appear on the 'Sullivan' show... R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan {1901 - 1974}...
Sonny Bono and Jack Nitzsche wrote this tune and Jackie DeShannon was the first to record and make it a hit in 1963. Always loved this tune by this group and was a fan of Jackie D. also.
Always sceptical when a group of such standing 'rediscovers themselves' but 23 years later, this actually sounds really good because they have retained their trademark sound ... not always easy to do.
I knew a lad yrs ago well he was about 3o he was bloody gorgeous and played in a band but i think he had a skin complaint i all ways called him needles and pins lol glad i grew up lol x
Love And Tears covered it in 1972. They had a comeback concert in 1994 after supposedly nearly 30 years apart, but there is no live performance video on TH-cam. Finding that would be equal to and even more than discovering gold and millions of dollars in a case. Dang what a classic. I'm sure their version in '94 sounded just like this. I can picture it.
@maken410 Completely agree!! Music is a natural high... I saw the Serachers for the 26th time last Friday, I am 29 and I took my father who is 61. Fantastic band and still so so water tight!!!
It was Bob Dylan in a not so recent interview that said he had no problem with copyright violations on downloading from the internet. Reason, the "modern" music wasn't worth crap so no one was stealing anything anyway.
This is by far the best version of this song. Another great song from The Searchers.
I prefer the two six-string guitars with that great riff and adding reverb and echo in the original. Just a lot more haunting to me.
Just absolute gold here...never get tired playing this version.......magic !
So good memories from this music
The way they are reminded me of the Beatles in many ways
Had the first record from the Sixties but this is even better!! I am from 1946 and still love this music!!
in memorory of my uncle bunt died 17/3/07 st. patricks day the legend lives on take it easy on tom in heaven.
The searchers een groep uit de sixties, bedank voor de mooie muziek , fan henri put belgium
I am 69. Dutch and live in beautiful Panamá. Love this song and the girl dressed with a look of the fantastic sixties.
The sound just is magical.. Oh those times.
First heard them perform this version at Cliff Richard’s The Event concert in 89’. Loved it then and still do. Amazing!!
still out of the 155 songs on my playlist this is plain and simply nr 1
such a great song in the 60's and again in the 80's ROCK AND ROLL FOREVER and at 66 i still am
The '80s in many ways was an updated version of the early and mid-60s in the general look, style, hair styles and vibe. The slovenly '70s and '90s, no.
It's not rock and roll its pop music.
@@andytomhall6006 I didn’t make this comment, I was born in 97. I guess I have someone else’s old account name?
quelle jolie melodie !!!! merciiii !!
Hola tengo 59 años y recien me doy cuenta de esta banda the Searschers..Me perdi la mitad de mi vida.
Are you guys kidding i grew up in the 80's.
I think is a great 80's version of a great song.....FANTASTIC.....
The Searchers are Absolutely awesome
I have just started to listen to all the oldies am only 61 lol got the headphones on trying to bop
I've grown up with the original version and can say this....both cuts are GREAT!!!! nuf said.
I remember this great old song and the Jackie DeShannon version too,love it!!!
Excellent..Oui.
I was in a local club in 1999 which usually had cover bands and alike. A band came on and I thought, "Ah a Searchers number, we have a sixty's tribute band playing".
They play the next track and I thought, wow, these are really good and I made the effort to get up and watch.
I was blown away by a fantastic performance and it wasn't a tribute band, it was THE Searchers playing a local dive bar.
After the finished I met the love of my life that evening in the club. (She is a whole other story).
These are now up there with my favourite bands and that gig, although it was a small dingy venue and a fiver to get in, it is the most memorable gig I have been to.
i grew up on this music but haven't heard it in years wow so powerful,and my tears roll excellent.
One of the best studios I seen! ..........Tina still looks v good.
One of the most awesome openings ever!
Love this song can,t beat these golden oldies
I love this Guys,,they were part of my life
das ist pure schöne NOSTALGIE - diese musik
I would love to see this band for real at least once before they retire next year!
A Sonny Bono special. He was a very good songwriter. RIP. Mr. Cher.
again out of the 173 songs on my playlist this is still number 1 great song
Can't beat the oldies.
Great remake. This reminds me of the Cliff Richard The Event Wembley tour xx
it's a good song and i don't care who sings it that solo is fantastic tanks for posting
Love the this Group can't beat the oldie s Better then the rubbish what's in charts now thanks
On this day in 1963 {May 18th} Jackie DeShannon performed this song on CBS-TV's "The Jackie Gleason Show"
On that very day it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #84 and spent 4 weeks in the Top 100...
It was written by Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono...
Three covered versions have charted: The Searchers {#13 in 1964}, Smokie {#68 in 1977}, and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers {#37 in 1985}...
R.I.P. Mr. Gleason, Mr. Nitzsche, and Mr. Bono...
excellant, still one of the best ever songs....
I watched a documentary about Sonny and Cher today. I was surprised to learn that Sonny Bono co-wrote Needles and Pins, one of my favorite 60's rock songs.
That's how it begins this needles and pins. Great song and video
I am pushing 58 and grew up in music. Not BS'ing , on my Mom's side Lucy and George Fullerton (co-founder of Fender Guitar) were my aunt and uncle. We all lived in the same town with the Fender mfg plant. BTW Lucy Fullerton died in May 2009 and George two months later in July 2009. I was fortunate enought to know a great many musicians who had played in the late 50's on to the late 70's. I've always play'd in some group since I was 17. Just Bass.
You must be pushing 70 now ... hope you're still with us?
C'E' PASSIONE,SI SOGNA CON QUESTO SOUND,TROVO CI SIA QUALCOSA DI CELESTE,ANNI SESSANTA,IN QUEL MOMENTO DIO ERA CON NOI,IL NOSTRO PERCORSO ERA UNA STRADA APERTA,POI E' ARRIVATA LA BESTIA-DENARO E SIAMO PRECIPITATI NEL BUIO PIU' PROFONDO.
On this day in 1964 {April 5th} the Searchers performed "Needles and Pins" on the CBS-TV program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'...
One month earlier on March 7th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #13 and spent 10 weeks on the Top 100...
And on January 30th it reached #1 {for 4 weeks} in the U.K.
They were the 2nd British group {after the Beatles} to appear on the 'Sullivan' show...
R.I.P. Mr. Sullivan {1901 - 1974}...
This song is crying out for some Rickenbacker love!
Tina sieht hier so ungewöhnlich schön aus.
great song. it takes me back to better days.
i am a huge fan of the searchers i have been looking for at good video clip with them an this number
really this is a great song the searchers is the best
So wonderful
Loved the Searchers,saw them in ‘ The Savoy Picture house in the 1960’s in Cambuslang ‘ great Group brilliant song..’’
That's fantastic!
Sonny Bono and Jack Nitzsche wrote this tune and Jackie DeShannon was the first to record and make it a hit in 1963.
Always loved this tune by this group and was a fan of Jackie D. also.
No matter how you cut it the Searchers are the best by far, Most bias Searchers fan ever Tezza the Manch, Thank for the vid...............
one of my all time fave videos
One of my all time favourite songs
this is a great version! thanks for posting this!
Great video saw them live Friday, brilliant as usual.
The first single I bought!!
They play every few years in New Zealand I think they are about one of the few old groups that are true to their orig sound.Great sound
Great song, thanks for posting!
Dear David Bailey WOW! What an Awesome "LIVE" set! I LOVE the added guitar solo! Thanx buddy!
Geweldig 16-08-2023.
'loved the original but this is a ***fantastic remake***! Gave me chills.
I seen them live with the Mersey Beats and the Dakotas , It was amazing! :D
Well, did yer now. Aw, shucks.
fantastic band fantastic song John Inder aged 47
Nice updated version of the original, nice to just switch over once in a while
love it...i find the 80s prodcution great on the tune:) saw the searchers and they had a fab sound live too:)
yes, those were the days .... of our youth
This one has that original eighties flavor to it, maybe if I heard this first... Still works for me :)
Always sceptical when a group of such standing 'rediscovers themselves' but 23 years later, this actually sounds really good because they have retained their trademark sound ... not always easy to do.
Spencer James @ The Rising Sun, Sudbury Hill, Harrow...MEGA DAYS: MEGA BAND...SOOOO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES
the guitar sound when the song really starts that sounds awesome great song
very beautiful
I knew a lad yrs ago well he was about 3o he was bloody gorgeous and played in a band but i think he had a skin complaint i all ways called him needles and pins lol glad i grew up lol x
love the guitar solo!
Awesome, big sound! Thanks for sharing!
This is a killer song
this is a song meant for lovers of all kind PERIOD.
I've always loved this song. I love this version more than the original if that is possible
Love to see that lovely lady with them at Northwich Memorial Hall in April or am I only dreaming??
Looked up tina Ruhland recently, she is now a mouther and stars in German soap's on tv........who knew?
Great video
I heard a few versions but the Searcher's versions beat out all the rest! This one is pretty good!
I love this version, superb, Spencers voice is just great, and the girl Wow.
It's Frank Allen taking the lead on this version ... Spencer on Backing Vocals along with John McNally.
they are fantastic
one of my favourites
Love And Tears covered it in 1972. They had a comeback concert in 1994 after supposedly nearly 30 years apart, but there is no live performance video on TH-cam. Finding that would be equal to and even more than discovering gold and millions of dollars in a case. Dang what a classic. I'm sure their version in '94 sounded just like this. I can picture it.
How cool is that?!
How many people can say their dad is on TH-cam?
Pretty neat!
It's so emotional
Love the Blond and the song!!
great video thanks for posting.
Bless Sonny and Jack for penning this out. :)
FNATASTICO VIDEO!!
As great a sound today as it was all those years ago
w0w .. nice tune ..
this is a good song
Searchers!!!!!!!!! Best ever!!!
ahhh wonderful lOVELY LOVELY
Kocham tę Muzykę!😍😍😍😍
@maken410 Completely agree!! Music is a natural high... I saw the Serachers for the 26th time last Friday, I am 29 and I took my father who is 61. Fantastic band and still so so water tight!!!
It was Bob Dylan in a not so recent interview that said he had no problem with copyright violations on downloading from the internet. Reason, the "modern" music wasn't worth crap so no one was stealing anything anyway.
I like the ED SULLIVAN version with Chris,Mike,and Tony singing!
Fan va bra dom är,mina idoler sen -69.
Nothing beats the orginal Searchers version of this song.