THE VOGUES You're the one REACTION - When Americans embraced the British sound - First time hearing

[@tomcummings711]

Their from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania . The Steel City , City of Champions !

[@tinydancer62]

Pittsburgh is on my wish list of places to visit .

[@danielvolk237]

The Vogues are in the Vocalists Hall of Fame. They are from the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area. They played all the local Tv dance shows in the Pittsburgh,Cleveland, and Buffalo area. What a great vocal group!!🇨🇦🇺🇸 👍🙃🇬🇧🤴

[@scottieg16]

Also appeared on national shows American Bandstand, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show, Hullabaloo and the Mike Douglas show.

[@KurtyKingKongDong]

Good request! I just saw The Queens Gambit for the first time a few days ago. I am glad they put these classic old school jam in it!

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I didn’t know this. Thanks for the info!

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

The Vogues are from Turtle Creek, PA. It's only a short car ride from where I live. It's right outside of Pittsburgh.

[@tinydancer62]

I think the Skyliners are from that area too.

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

I believe they're from the North Side of Pittsburgh.

[@cls6055]

Yess they have a Beatlish sound for sure!!

[@bella-xp7qd]

An American Band from suburbs of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

[@brendamilloy2557]

The Vogues were American. What a great sound!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Good call on this having a Merseybeat sound.

[@graciesmom1477]

I'm old enough to remember this song. Try some of their other hits such as "Five O'Clock World" and "Turn Around, Look at Me". Both were really good.

[@Cookies_crumbs]

“Magic Town” is another good one.

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Wow haven't heard this song since 60's,they did have a few hits.five o'clock world was played in the movie. Big fish .

[@tinydancer62]

​@@Cookies_crumbsLove Magic Town. Fabulous song.

[@maryanderson2759]

Love this song

[@John_Chu]

It’s ironic that their first hit record was a cover of this Petula Clark/Tony Hatch song. From Pittsburgh, they were originally named The Vel-Airs until their producer re-christened them The Vogues. Petula Clark recorded in French for the Vogue record label in Paris. Clark was actually more popular in Europe than her native UK until her world-wide hit in 1965, “Downtown,” written by Tony Hatch. Thanks Daniel & Harri.

[@danielvolk237]

Thanks John for the insightful and kind comments. 👍🙃

[@wrongwaypete]

Yes, she was on the verge of quitting recording in English when Tony Hatch (the Burt Bacharach of Britain) asked her to listen to a song he'd just dreamed up for which he did not yet have lyrics. With Tony's ultimate arrangement of "Downtown," the "Petula Clark sound" of trombones and trumpets and piano was at that moment born and became a worldwide phenomenon, imitated by many artists, including Nancy Sinatra, who at the time said, "Let's do that finger-snapping Pet Clark thing."

[@marybaillie8907]

The Vogues released this classic Petula Clark/ Tony Hatch hit before she did in 1965. They saw how well the reaction to the American Band's hit was doing, first of 8 top 40 hits, and then released Petula's offer. But the Vogues charted it higher. Beautiful vocals and harmonies with a great drum beat and guitar make for a groovin tune. A great time in music. Great reaction Harri. A little Freddie and the Dreamers ? Thanks Harri and Daniel. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@danielvolk237]

Thanks for thoughtful and complete comment. The Canadians always have a great knowledge of music. Thanks again Mary. Harry it is Gerry and the PACEMAKERS, not Peacemakers. 😉 🙃👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🤴🇬🇧

[@marybaillie8907]

@Daniel Volk Thanks for the kind comments and choices Daniel. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦🤗🇺🇲😊

[@dennisflury6942]

From Turtle Creek Pennsylvania, population 3,000! Five O'Clock world is my Favorite!

[@Littlebigbot]

From Turtle Creek. PA

[@matskarlsson3219]

Great band this is music from the 1960s at its best. Thanks Harri!

[@steveandtammyb]

I remember this one! I was only 8 years old when this came out! Good memory! Music was so great in the 60s and 70s!

[@karenj3611]

Brings me back to my childhood in the 60’s

[@garyarnett1220]

My favorite song of 65...so many memories Singing reminded me of 4 Seasons

[@jeffclark7888]

Likewise.

[@briang6815]

I love this song. It's in the series The Queen's Gambit. I sometimes just play this on repeat. It's so good.

[@katfinn9352]

Hi Harri! Thanks for this. Boy does this take me back, I'm sure I had the 45 record of this one.

[@Cynthia...]

Another great selection Daniel. Love this one.✌

[@danielvolk237]

Of Course you do Cyn, You are an intelligent Canadian with exceptional taste. Thanks.😉🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧🤴👍

[@Cynthia...]

@@danielvolk237 😂🇨🇦🇺🇸🌹

[@jeffclark7888]

Turtle Creek a few minutes east of Pittsburgh. Great music!

[@alanaronald244]

Love this song: great choice!

[@charliebutera1198]

Hugh Guyer and Bill Burkette…thank you for the great memories and music

[@danielrockmyer949]

They come from Turtle Creek in Allegheny county PA near where I live.

[@debbiechang5781]

Daniel, thanks very much for this. It’s another one of those great songs that was tucked away in my memory and is now awakened. Fantastic!! I just love it. Harri has Great questions and conversation as well. 🌺✌️

[@danielvolk237]

Thanks for you kind comments. They are really appreciated. 🙃👍🇬🇧🤴🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@dedehe7582]

Great memories for me aloo !!!, thank you

[@jimallison6125]

Great song. This group had several great 60's songs. One of my favorites.

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Great song by The Vogues and were one heck of a singing group. FYI, there is a group performing today with three members and not a one is an actual original member. Due to owing the rights to The Vogues name, since the original manager sold it, I guess they can try to pass themselves off as The Vogues. The Vogues were Bill Burkette, Hugh Geyer, Don Miller and Chuck Blasko, with Bill singing lead and Hugh with that beautiful high background voice as well as the other two members. Bill and Don have since passed within the last few years. Thanks for reviewing this great song by this amazing and sometimes forgotten singing group, The Vogues.

[@andrewps84]

Love the Vogues. Some great music right there.

[@joeldavis6133]

The group is from Pennsylvania

[@markoconnor995]

Spot on! Cross between Beetles and the Pacemakers. One of the songs used for the Queens Gambit.

[@juliefitzsimons3178]

Beatles

[@kevinfodor3154]

I had the honor of MC'ing concerts by the Vogues in Columbus, Ohio in the 1990's for WCOL-FM radio. Such harmonies and vocals. I miss hearing this kind of music.

[@bobhart1155]

The pride of Tutrle Creek, PA -- The Vogues!

[@tonydecicco9728]

I believe they all went to high school together in Turtle Creek, a Pittsburgh suburb of sorts. The original 4 members, Bill Burkette (lead baritone), Don Miller (baritone), Hugh Geyer (first tenor), and Chuck Blasko (second tenor).split up in the early 70's, but the name and hits are still around. Other noteworthy bands from Pgh area around that time were Bobby Vinton (Roses Are Red), Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners (Since I Don't Have You), Tommy James and the Shondells (Hanky Panky), Lou Christie (Lightning Strikes Me Again), and Wild Cherry (Play That Funky Music)..

[@dagmar.6954]

Another great rock & roll group from the 60's. They are best known for their hits "Your The One", "Five O'Clock World", "Magic Town", "Turn Around, Look At Me" etc.

[@edmenze4646]

"lies" by the Knickerbockers is as close to the Beatles you can get in a song sung by an American band. It is a great song by the way!.

[@GETTINREAL123]

👉YES INDEED👈

[@Graham_Street]

4 guys from Turtle Creek

[@RobertRoth-oj6zz]

The Vogues are from Turtle Creek, PA, just a short car ride where I'm from. It's outside of Pittsburgh.

[@leidellgettis7926]

You have got to react to their other classic "Five O'Clock World".

[@TheGamecock366]

They were from Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania.

[@jeffclark7888]

“Turn Around, Look At Me” was written by Glen Campbell in 1961.

[@davidmckenzie420]

Their biggest hit was "5 o'clock World," My favorite song when it came out (I was 12 or 13). You should check out the live TV version of that tune Harri.

[@loisrogers9042]

Wow! I'd forgotten about them. I really like this song. Sounds more folk than British to me.

[@lindajiron2557]

The Vogues are from Turtle Creek PA. Just outside Pittsburgh.

[@hookalakah]

Check out "Five O'Clock World," Magic Town" and "The Land of Milk and Honey," Harri--like "You're the One," they're gems.

[@christarpley6861]

Songs from the 60s were short but sweet but also good as well

[@charlesdavis7461]

American Group, really liked "Five O'Clock World."

[@Mark7limited]

Turtle Creek, Pa.

[@st.michaelthearchangelorth1055]

You are right on, Harri!

[@traceycater]

I was thinking The Beach Boys as well!

[@PraiseDog]

American. They performed during their high school years, went their separate ways for a few years, and got back together, made several hit songs.

[@peterpagliaro1835]

The Vogues did" Five O'clock World' as well. Hah!!! hah!!

[@NathanVeenstra]

It’s more like Cliff Richard & The Shadows to me. Also because the lead singers voice is in a same kind of vein as Cliff Richard’s.

[@MarkChappell1]

I was born in 1960 so I got the British Invasion at an early age. I remember this song and this was the beginning of my music appreciation in life. Now I have a hard time liking music that doesn't include strong interesting melodies and great harmonies.

[@johnbemis1245]

This is great stuff! Great reaction .

[@davidcunningham5867]

Still playing Vegas after all these years!

[@patrickkopytek5600]

Pittsburgh Sound with a British twist! Simple transformation of a beautiful Pet Clark song like so: ringing guitar intro carried throughout, slightly uptempo, and harmonies from 4 male voices. Really a guys song to a gal he aches for but won't give him the time of day. Pet's version more stately and definitely solo in nature.

[@robinrubendunst869]

Mersey Beat feel for sure!!

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Great choice. Hal Blaine is drumming on this one, so probably all "Wrecking Crew" Los Angeles studio musicians doing the backing. Sounds British-Invasion-ish but was really being produced in California.

[@jeffclark7888]

I didn’t know that about Hal Blaine. Excellent.

[@scottieg16]

It was recorded at Gateway Studios in Pittsburgh.

[@troyelich9307]

Not Hal Blaine. This was recorded in Pittsburgh. They didn't start to use the wrecking crew until they signed with Warner Reprise in '68.

[@aglover6151]

Love it!!! Grew up on this!!!😊

[@user1952-e4g]

Great reaction to this classic mid-sixties top ten hit, Harri- They do sound British to me as well, even though they are not. Great guitar and vocal harmonies. Try their other big hit, "Five O'Clock World" (Featured as an intro in the TV show "The Drew Carey Show", 1995-2004)

[@StevenCarinci]

Magical catchy yeah 👍

[@neilwinspear5928]

so good

[@TheGamecock366]

And if you like this, try a song they did called My Special Angel.

[@HiNk519]

they are from Turtle Creek, PA

[@bradsense7431]

Parts of this also remind me of The Turtles.

[@jeffclark7888]

Likewise.

[@anthonyflynn9953]

The Vogues were a vocal group from Pittsburgh PA. This is an uptempo version of @ Petula Clark song that became a hit in the USA. I prefer the Vogues version to the more sedate Petula original.

[@stevenklein3195]

You need to do "Five 0 Clock World" by them , it's great.

[@StevenCarinci]

Yeah very catchy. 😂

[@peterspurs3769]

Try Pet Clark doing this Song

[@sanniepstein4835]

Someone used this for a dog adoption video : Rufo. So sweet.

[@harvey1954]

It was written by Tony Hatch (lyrics) and Petula Clark (music). She did record, it, but The Vogues had a bigger hit with it. Hatch wrote a number of Petula Clark hits. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJbYnIhjgLSog7s

[@joelanderos23]

The live video of this song is better, I think.

[@biggmaqq]

Moment of pedantry: pacemakers, not peacemakers

[@bobkain350]

Well...instrumentation has a resemblance to the Beatles. But the singing is way beyond the Beatles.

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

WAY beyond? Disagree. The Beatles had great harmony. That said, I give the edge to the Vogues. They were strictly a vocal group, so it makes sense they’d be polished singers.

[@artfrank649]

Disagree this is a pure American Band sound

[@davidramrut5002]

My favorite song of the Vogues was "Magic Town".