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Eddie, I'm not at all surprised that the Kalin Twins failed to chart with "Zing Went the Strings of My Heart". The original recording by Judy Garland was still well-known in 1960. She recorded it in 1939 and it was a US hit in 1943. (It was actually released as a single again in the UK in 1961.) In the 1950s, several other acts recorded it, Petula Clark and the Kirby Stone Four among them. None of these were hits. The Coasters released it as the 'B' side to "Yakety Yak" in 1958 (US No: No: 1; UK No: 12). The song was just too familiar. I don't see anything particularly original in the Twins' version that would have made it a hit. Sorry about that.

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I have to disagree with you about the Kalin Twins version of Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart, Dave. I think it is a superb version with an excellent arrangement and first-class vocals. I am aware of the other versions you mention and like all of them, especially Judy Garland’s original recording and that by the Coasters from 1958. You may recall that the Move made a similar version to that of the Coasters, as the ‘B’ side of Fire Brigade, in 1969.
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Domino wrote:The Kalin Twins - When

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I must admit I encountered the Showaddywaddy rendition of When (1977) long before I heard the original:

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The Showaddywaddy version is fun but the one by the Kalin Twins is more melodious.
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Our son, who was born in 1970, was a great Showaddywaddy fan when he was a youngster, Anita. I remember that Chick and I took him and our daughter to see them in concert in Brighton in the late 70s.

Here’s a really nice song from Showaddywaddy from 1974 - Windows:

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Thanks, Eddie. I hadn't heard that one before. Like your son, I was born in 1970 and enjoyed listening to Showaddywaddy on Top of the Pops.

Just listened to Behind a Painted Smile by The Isley Brothers. It's been a favourite of mine since childhood. I love everything about it - the wistful opening, the energy, the instruments, the voices and the anguish. Fabulous!

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A great track, which I hadn’t heard for a long while, Anita. :D

Here is Showaddywaddy’s version, which is not as good, but interesting:

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Thanks, Eddie. It's interesting as you say, but it doesn't have the verve of the original.
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Thanks for the comparison Eddie. I wonder how Showaddywaddy got their name?
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You’re welcome, Pete. :D

Showaddywaddy got their name from the backing line of the 1957 record Little Darlin’ by the Diamonds.

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Ah Showaddywaddy. I used to think they were the epitome of cool with their long coloured drape coats and "brothel creeper" shoes. They had many great hits and can still be found playing these days though I'm not sure who is still in the line up.

I have been listening to Eddie's favourite, Buddy Holly, this morning and here is a track I have always enjoyed. It's from his second album and I believe it was released as a single in 1960?

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It’s interesting that you were also a Showaddywaddy fan, John. :D

Mailman, Bring Me No Blues is a great recording from my all-time favourite: Buddy Holly. As you say, John, it was first issued as a track on Buddy’s second album, Buddy Holly, which was released in July 1958. It was indeed issued as a single with Look At Me on the flip side in November 1961. :D
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Lucky Star wrote:Ah Showaddywaddy. I used to think they were the epitome of cool with their long coloured drape coats and "brothel creeper" shoes. They had many great hits and can still be found playing these days though I'm not sure who is still in the line up.
According to Wikipedia, the only two originals left in the line up are Romeo Challenger and Rod Deas, although the original lead singer Dave Bartram still manages the band.

Even though I was very young, I do remember Showaddywaddy, their distinctive look, and the fact they seemed to be having a good time. One of their first songs I can recall being played on Top of the Pops was A Little Bit Of Soap which I still rather like even today!
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Shackleton's Cross by Howard Goodall — a beautiful, calm, poignant piece of music. The version I heard on the radio this afternoon was played by the composer himself; I can't find the same recording online, but this one is all right, if not quite as good.
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Eddie Muir wrote:You’re welcome, Pete. :D

Showaddywaddy got their name from the backing line of the 1957 record Little Darlin’ by the Diamonds.

https://youtu.be/VCrpUsLd5kE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The term “showaddywaddy” can also be heard in the backing line in Marty Wilde’s 1961 recording, When Does It Get To Be Love:

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