Various - 'Unearthed Merseybeat Vol 3 The Dawn Of A New Era 1957 - 1968' CD-032

Released: November 2005, CD-Downoad

This third and final 'Unearthed Merseybeat' is to be released on Nov 11th 2005, completing one of the most important stories in popular music as we know it today, which became nothing less than a global phenomenon. It charts the origin of Merseybeat from the impact of skiffle and Rock ‘n’ Roll - Liverpool musicians were especially influenced by Lonnie Donegan, Buddy Holly and Elvis.- featured is Lance Fortune and The Firecrests in 1957 covering Buddy Holly's ' That'll be the Day'. ( Most saw Buddy Holly play at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, Mike Pender of The Searchers said ' Everything I learned, everything I played, was based on Holly.'), through its heyday - classic Merseybeat is featured with The Kinsleys ' Do Me a Favour' & The Connoisseurs ' Make Up Your Mind' and on to late 60’s psychedelia - featured is the amazing 'Sycamore Sid' by Focal Point ( named by the late great Brian Epstein ) & the original demo version of the psychedelic masterpiece ' Michaelangelo ' by The 23rd Turn Off .
The Beatles cast a long shadow and the stigma of the name Merseybeat which developed in later years has now been liberated by these three volumes of ' Unearthed Merseybeat'. It should form an essential part of any music fans CD collection. Most of these rarities have been rediscovered in the attics and cupboards of Merseyside and until now previously unreleased.