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Tag Archives: English groups from the 1960s

The Hollies: On a Carousel

This month The Hollies will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band hails from Manchester, England. They were one of the major groups during the 1960s British Invastion. Here’s their hit tune from February 1967. It’s the Beatlesque sounding “On a Carousel” and features Graham Nash on lead vocal.
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The Silkie: You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away

The Silkie were England’s answer to American folk group Peter Paul and Mary and to Australia’s The Seekers. On paper The Silkie certainly had a lot going for them. Afterall, they were signed by The Beatles manager Brian Epstein. John Lennon produced this track. Paul McCartney plays guitar and George Harrison kept time tapping his [...]
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