Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Helen Shapiro — Once upon a time she was so big the Beatles opened for her

I remember seeing Helen Shapiro in Melody Maker way back when. She was a teenage dynamo who was bigger than the Beatles for a short time.
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3 comments:

  1. Wow...this is priceless!!
    I must say I don't remember Helen Shapiro...but what a terrific voice she had...typical 'pop music' of the time, but a very cool voice.
    Love the Beatles as 'props'...and wow, they didn't even have time to include Paul! :o
    Very cool capture of the time!

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  2. I don't remember her either. Since the Beatles reached mythical status, it's hard to remember they once made $10 a week,(for the whole band), to accompany an exotic dancer.

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  3. When I was a little nag my mother's relatives in the UK used to send us British comic books and all sorts of pop paraphernalia. I remember reading about Helen Shapiro but I'm not sure I ever heard her sing.

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