2 - Episode 2 - Need A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues

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2 - Episode 2 - Need A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues

Episode 2 - Need A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues When Ray McFall took over the Cavern in 1959, he knew it needed shaking up but the first rock and roll band he employed, Wump and his Werbles, was not the best choice. As the drummer John Cochrane states, “You couldn’t get out of the Cavern without the cooperation of the audience.” It was a good move to talk to the catering staff but I didn’t realise how good Betty Fegan and Thelma Hargrove were going to be. Thelma says, “Cilla Black’s singing was like a glass of water getting up and screeching.” Indeed, there are first-rate views from audience members in this episode. The Shadows talk about the night when the Remo Four were better than they were and Brendan McCormack demonstrates how a low ceiling and a wooden stage led to a compressed sound which was very effective. “The maximum speakers were 15 watts and now people have 125 watts in their bedrooms.” (Unissued) Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On – Gerry & the Pacemakers (1961) (Unissued) Walk – Don’t Run The Remo Four (Unissued) Bonaparte’s Retreat Swinging Bluegenes (Unissued) Fever Cilla Black

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