Georgie Fame and Olivia Newton-John in The New Fangled Wandering Minstrel Show (1973)

The timeless nature of Georgie Fame's performing style was the perfect fit for The New Fangled Wandering Minstrel Show, a 1973 UK TV special that aimed to recapture the charm of a bygone era. Georgie starred alongside Olivia Newton-John in this musical review which originally aired on BBC1.

Written, produced and directed by Buddy Bregman, the show's "plot" concerned a troupe of minstrel performers travelling back in time to visit various historical sites, including the Vale of York, Castle Howard, and Fountains Abbey. With these beautiful settings as a backdrop, Georgie and Olivia performed If We Only Have Love, Yeh Yeh, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, All I Need Is You, and Scarborough Fair.

Production Credits:

The New Fangled Wandering Minstrel Show (1973)
Produced in the UK
Originally aired on BBC1
Running Time: 49 minutes
Produced, directed and written by Buddy Bregman
Cinematography by Gilbert Taylor

Starring Olivia Newton-John and Georgie Fame

Songs Performed:
If We Only Have Love
All I Need Is You
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (Georgie Fame/Olivia Newton-John duet)
Scarborough Fair
Yeh Yeh (Georgie Fame/Olivia Newton-John duet)
possibly more, info unknown

Georgie Fame in concert May 2, 2008 at Town Hall, Birmingham

Georgie Fame will appear live at Town Hall in Birmingham on May 2, 2008. Full details are below. For more information, click the venue name to visit the venue website.

Georgie Fame with the Alan Skidmore Quartet - The 50th Anniversary Tour
May 2, 2008, 7:30pm at Town Hall, Birmingham
Victoria Square
Birmingham
UK
B3 3DQ
phone 0121 780 3333

Georgie Fame performs an original tune, "Eros Hotel" (video)

Here is a tender and touching Georgie Fame original (lyrics by Fran Landesman, music by Georgie Fame), "Eros Hotel"...

Georgie Fame in concert on November 7, 2007 at The South Holland Centre

Another great Georgie Fame show coming up, on November 7, 2007 at The South Holland Centre in Lincolnshire. Details are below. To visit the venue website, click the venue name.

Georgie Fame in Concert
November 7, 2007
at The South Holland Centre
Market Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1SS
Tel 01775 764777

Georgie Fame in concert on November 15, 2007 at Hindley's Monaco Ballroom

Georgie Fame will play Hindley's Monaco Ballroom on November 15, 2007, and it promises to be a great show...

Quoting Georgie himself: "I'm looking forward to performing at the Monaco Ballroom again. I thoroughly enjoyed last year's gig and I'm looking forward to meeting up with some old friends."

Here are the details:

Georgie Fame at the Monaco Ballroom
Atherton Road, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3EU
Doors open 7:30pm
For tickets and more info call 01942 825677

The event is being put on by the Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust and you can reach them at leisurevenues@wlct.org or by visting their website at http://www.wlct.org/Leisure/Halls/monaco.htm

Georgie Fame and Ben Sidran singing "It Should Have Been Me" (video)

The GoJazz Allstars with Georgie Fame and Ben Sidran, playing live in Japan...

George Fame and Ben Sidran in Tokyo, Japan, March 17-20, 2008

Great news for Georgie Fame fans in Japan. Georgie Fame will appear with Ben Sidran and Bob Rockwell at The Cotton Club in Tokyo on March 17-20, 2008. Details below. Click the venue name to visit their website. Thanks to Rianne on the Georgie Fame Yahoo Group for this info!

Ben Sidran with Georgie Fame and Bob Rockwell
March 17 -20, 2008 at The Cotton Club
Tokyo, Japan

Poll Results: Pick your favorite U.S. Georgie Fame single of 1965

Yeh Yeh / Preach And Teach (Imperial 66086) 0 (0%)

In The Meantime / Let The Sunshine In (Imperial 66106) 2 (66%)

Like We Used To Be / Blue Monday (Imperial 66125) 1 (33%)

Votes: 3

Georgie Fame appearing live at The Horns on April 17, 2008

Georgie Fame will return to one of his favorite spots on April 17th, 2008, when he plays The Horns pub in Watford. Details are below. Click the venue name to visit the The Horns website and get more info.

April 17, 2008 at The Horns
1 Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD1 3RL
Tel 01923 225020

Georgie Fame guest stars on new Sandi Russell album

The new Sandi Russell CD Sweet Thunder (33JAZZ 165) features a duet with Georgie Fame on the track Feet On The Ground. Called ‘an extraordinary singer’ by Lionel Hampton and ‘magnetic, moving’ by Johnny Hartman, Russell has a unique style and marvelous phrasing. She and Georgie sound wonderful together.

Get Sandi Russell's Sweet Thunder CD at Amazon UK

Georgie Fame in Concert November 23rd, 2007 at the The Regis Centre in West Sussex

Another opportunity to see the legendary Georgie Fame in concert (click the venue name to visit their website and get more info):

November 23, 2007, 8pm, at The Regis Centre
Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, West Sussex. PO21 1BL

Georgie Fame singles: Bullets Laverne b/w St. James Infirmary (1968)

Georgie Fame: Bullets Laverne b/w St. James Infirmary (CBS 3495; 1968)

Released by CBS in both Germany and Holland, with the same release number, this 45 featured two tracks from the LP The Third Face of Fame. The German version had a picture sleeve.

Side A, Bullets Laverne, was written by Norman Greenbaum (famous for Spirit in the Sky) and B. Kane. Greenbaum's version was released earlier in 1968, under the artist name Dr. West's Medicine Show and Junk Band, on the Gregar label. The charming Tin Pan Alley tone that characterized Fame's rendition is already present on Greenbaum's original. Fame's recording takes it further, though, and with the help of arranger Harry South and his Big Band, turns the tune into a Broadway-style show stopper.

Side B, St. James Infirmary, is a jazz/blues classic, previously recorded by such luminaries as Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and Billie Holiday. Starting out life as a folk song of unknown origin, it became St. James Infirmary in the late 1920s, with the lyrics being attributed to Joe Primrose. Fame's version, arranged by Derek Wadsworth, is haunting and heart-rending. Fame hits every note with a sincerity that is positively devastating.

WHERE TO FIND THESE SONGS

Both Bullets Laverne and St. James Infirmary appear on the following CD:

Georgie Fame: Two Faces of Fame / Third Face of Fame

Georgie Fame sings "You Came A Long Way From St. Louis" in Germany (video)

Georgie Fame delivers a super smooooooooth rendition of the John Benson Brooks/Bob Russell classic "You Came A Long Way From St. Louis"...

More Georgie Fame Concert Dates for 2007 and 2008

We just uncovered more Georgie Fame concert dates, from October 2007 to January 2008. Click the venue name to get more information, purchase tickets, and all that jazz.

October 31, 2007 at The Point
Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire

November 8, 2007 at The Electric Palace
King's Quay Street, Harwich, Essex

November 10, 2007 at The Gulbenkian Theatre
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent

November 21, 2007 at Stamford Arts Centre
27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire

January 16 and 17, 2008 at The Jazz Cafe
5 Parkway, Camden Town, London

If you know of any more Georgie Fame concert dates, email them to dumont_1965@msn.com, and we'll post them on the blog. Thanks!

Georgie Fame in Concert Nov. 2nd and 3rd ... Get Your Tickets Now!

You read that right. The one, the only, the legend himself, Mr. Georgie Fame, will appear in person on November 2nd and 3rd, at the Millfield Theatre, Silver Street, Edmonton, London in the UK.

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most talented and versatile artists of our time. For info, directions, and to purchase tickets, visit the Millfield Theatre website at this link:

Georgie Fame at the Millfield Theatre

You can also call them at (020) 8807 6680.

Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames "Monkeyin' Around" in 1965 (video)

Georgie Fame "Yeh Yeh" lyrics and chords

"Yeh Yeh" by Rodgers Grant/Jon Hendricks/Pat Patrick

as recorded by Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames

Every evening [Eb] when all my day's work is through
I call my [Cm] baby, and I ask her what shall we do.
I mention [Eb] movies, but she don't seem to dig that
and then she [Cm] asks me, why don't I come to her flat
and have some [Eb] supper, and let the evening pass by,
by playing records, the sounds of groovy hi fi
I say "Yeh yeh" That's what I say, I say "Yeh, yeh"

My baby [Eb] loves me, she gets me feelin' so fine,
And when she [Cm] loves me, she makes me know that she's mine.
And when she [Eb] kisses, I feel the fire get hot,
she never [Cm] misses, she gives it all that she's got
And when she [Eb] asks me if every thing is okay,
I got my answer the only thing I can say,
I say "Yeh yeh" That's what I say, I say "Yeh yeh"

BRIDGE

[Ab] We'll play a melody and
[Abm] turn the lights down low so that none can see.
[Eb] We gotta do that! We gotta do that! We gotta do that! We gotta do that!
[Ab] And there'll be no one else alive
[Abm] in all the world ‘cept you and me!
[F] Yeh yeh yeh yeh [Bb] yeh yeh yeh yeh!

And pretty [Eb] baby I never knew such a thrill
It's hard to [Cm] tell you, because I'm trembling still
But pretty [Eb] baby, I want you all for my own
I think I'm [Cm] ready to leave the others alone.
No need to [Eb] ask me if every thing is okay
I got my answer the only thing I can say,
I say "Yeh yeh" That's what I say, I say "Yeh yeh"
That’s what I say—yehyeh!

BRIDGE

Oh pretty [Eb] baby I never knew such a thrill
It's hard to [Cm] tell you, because I'm trembling still
But pretty [Eb] baby, I want you all for my own
I think I'm [Cm] ready to leave the others alone.
No need to [Eb] ask me if every thing is okay
I got my answer the only thing I can say,
I say "Yeh yeh" That's what I say, I say "Yeh yeh"
That's what I say, I say "Yeh yeh"
That's what I say, I say "Yeh yeh"

Georgie Fame sings "Yeh Yeh" on Hullabaloo in 1965 (video)

Young Georgie Fame, doin' his thing on Hullabaloo in 1965. Brilllllllllliant!