Fact #189753
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Cilla Black makes her major concert debut, opening a show for Gerry And The Pacemakers at The Odeon, Lewisham, England, UK, Europe. The show also features Del Shannon, but guitarist Jet Harris of the duo Jet Harris And Tony Meehan, pulls out, reportedly suffering nervous exhaustion following a car crash.
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Arthur Howes (tour promoter) : He (Jet Harris) is suffering from nervous exhaustion following his car crash and it is obvious he cannot continue. Tony Meehan is re-shaping his act and bringing in a guitarist-deputy to stand in.
M.J. : (reviewer, Melody Maker] : Newcomer Cilla Black …. is a competent complement to her Liverpool mates, slamming over Hallelujah and Love Of The Loved in powerful style.
Del Shannon ran through his list of hits in a predictable, professional manner. His strong voice, with the ear-catching falsetto, needs more than an ordinary group on stage – a girl vocal trio, as in Roy Orbison's stage act, would make all the difference.
Gerry And The Pacemakers were in great form, proving themselves worthy of their bill-topping position. His new 'Walk Alone' single was received rapturously.
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M.J. : (reviewer, Melody Maker] : Newcomer Cilla Black …. is a competent complement to her Liverpool mates, slamming over Hallelujah and Love Of The Loved in powerful style.
Del Shannon ran through his list of hits in a predictable, professional manner. His strong voice, with the ear-catching falsetto, needs more than an ordinary group on stage – a girl vocal trio, as in Roy Orbison's stage act, would make all the difference.
Gerry And The Pacemakers were in great form, proving themselves worthy of their bill-topping position. His new 'Walk Alone' single was received rapturously.