Let's shake it up, Spy Vibers! Here are a few classic tracks to get your week started courtesy of Donna Loren on Shindig (1965), Johnny Kid & the Pirates (1960), The Twiliters in a slightly awkward scene from Milano Calibro 9 (1972), The Beatles at the Star Club (1962), Jerry Lee Lewis at the Star Club (1964), and The Lords reunited at the Star Club (2012). Shakin' All Over (4 versions), The Hippy Hippy Shake, and Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On. Enjoy! You got a fave 'shake' tune?
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Spy Vibers interested in the Beat music scene in Hamburg in the early 1960s may be familiar with musician Ulf Kruger. Kruger was a regular at the famous Star Club. He recorded with the king of Skiffle, Lonnie Donegan, and he produced CDs for Bear Family and museum exhibits over the last ten years to preserve a unique part of the 1960s cultural landscape. A matter of interest to spy fans, however, is that Kruger also recorded a curious tune called Dr No in the 1980s.
Speaking of the Hamburg scene, a very rare recording was just released by the estate of Stuart Sutcliffe, which claims is the former Beatle singing his signature tune, Love Me Tender. An interesting time capsule, the track is available on iTunes and Amazon and you can read more about it here. Many from the Hamburg scene have since chimed into investigation, shedding doubt on the identity of the singer. There is currently a popular musical playing in the UK about the period called Backbeat, and an official Sutcliffe fan club here.
