The Iveys - Christmas Record (1968) - pre Badfinger

Super rare Iveys' Christmas Recording (off acetate) - recorded December 6, 1968
Similar style to some Beatles Christmas Records made for their fan club
copy made for South Africa (unknown if played, pressed or released there)
was submitted to Apple Records, played for Tony Bramwell
Thanks to Antonio Caroselli for the audio = edited & cleaned up Dan Matovina
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[@saharab4431]

i always come back to this video every once in a while, it's such a lighthearted interview that it's near impossible to believe how things ended up. it's lovely to see such a witty and humourous side of them. i love and miss these lads so much xxxxxx

[@felicitaserni8409]

I just came across this fantastic video today Dec 28, 2023. And i love to listen to it repeatedly. Love them..R I P tom, pete & mike. Fr. Phils.

[@georgemckay1782]

I have loved Badfinger since the first time I heard Straight Up in the 70's. Some of the most enjoyable rock and roll of all. Being talented musicians and vocals have made them immortal. Sad that they could not go further than they did. Could have done so much more. Baby Blue, Day after Day are in my play rotation and I stop and listen when they come on. Love their songs and rendition.

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

What a great Christmas tribute Ive never seen this and loved it they were so excited and no wing up quickly . Iam Peter Ham and I come from Wales I come from Swansea Iam 21 years old . God I loved that part ! Iam a huge fan of the Ivey and Badfinger been listening to them both since I was 13 years old and Iam 57 now . My best days are driving around in my old 63’ Chevy Nova with my stereo cranked up listing to there cds . God bless them for the great gift of music to us all 👍

[@emerald1one1]

thank you for posting their very witty humorous responses during the early day interviews. they were often mistaken for the beatles back then , very accomplished group ,aside from their classical background . related with all ages , have a super christmas , they are remembered .

[@sunshine53andsong]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing this. It's great to be reminded of their speaking voices. As if we could forget. Brilliant.

[@BIGGESTEZ123]

Wonderful band. Sad story.

[@Zulpscrat]

More amazing stuff! What else is out there? One of the coolest things I've heard in a long time. Great sense of humor. Too bad they didn't have good management during any part of their career to get things like this out there.

[@dovg2453]

Wonderful to hear this at a time when they didn't have a care in the world and so much talent and potential before it all went sour thanks to the money-men!

[@UglyLovely]

A wonderful Xmas gift! This was such a surprise to hear. Didn't know it existed.

[@shootingstar7915]

Am one great fan from 68/69, my pre teenage years. Reading their bio about 10 years ago, was so saddened to hear of Pete & Tom's passing...also Mike, may they R I P,! So unbelievable, still misty eyed.

[@m.heidelburg2545]

Fun and funny interview. Love The Iveys and Badfinger!

[@alicesings1971]

Beautiful!

[@bugaloo2836]

Well that just made my Christmas morning more jolly! Thank you,

[@tlrod56]

Didn't know this even existed, been a fan since way back when. Thanks for posting a great Christmas present.

[@candyrios3448]

I’m in love in love in love i n l o v e. IN LOVE

[@jackelbrash3444]

The greatest band that nearly was xxx ( always THE greatest to me )

[@nx_ytgaming5245]

Lol

[@GraceBarrett]

So much fun. Thanks. A wonderful Christmas present. Mike is so young … Did he say "I think Paul's Dead" or "I think Paul's fab" ?

[@tomjbr]

Mike said "I think Paul's fab". The Paul Is Dead thing didn't start until late 1969.

[@luashelton9320]

It made my day to find this! Thank you!

[@bobbybannerman4547]

AWESOME IVEYS STUFF.

[@gail374]

Great to hear this after all these years, and good to know that their legacy still lives on 45 years later x

[@happymoogman]

Fantastic! What a find!

[@jeffthrow6892]

Cool stuff......great to hear!!

[@60syeah]

Fabulous :)

[@fendertweed]

Great band one of my favorites of all time wish they were all still here together but that's a long story

[@craigblack7076]

Love stuff like this!!

[@ozarkdem]

Love this, thanks Dan!

[@VonHoganSchmidt]

LOVE YOU GUYS. R.I.P.

[@glennmurray4608]

love it incredible memory !i thank you

[@janchristinesears]

hey, so lovely to hear this !

[@suz1862]

Love it!

[@candyrios3448]

PETES ACCENT

[@Badfingerbabe777]

WOW Very KOOL!

[@MikeCederberg]

Thanx for this babe! I'd heard/seen this before... thank god for archives eh?

[@Badfingerbabe777]

Dan is great to keep the light shining all these years! God Bless you and Pete & Tom!

[@Badfingerbabe777]

Badfingerbabe777 whoops ++ Mike, See you guys in heaven!!

[@miguelcastaneda6382]

😀👌👍👍👍 exelent. Video thank you 😊

[@libracordial]

Those harmonies at the end!