Group 66 & Jody Wayne - Double Date (LP Pye PL 2107 - 1967 / South Africa)
(very rare album)
Group 66 – This group operated out of Johannesburg during 1966-1967. Their final single, Tom Hawk was their version of Aaron Lerole’s Tom Hawk (VJ/GC/TJ).
Members:
Dave Evans (drums),
Lou “Moose” Forer (bass),
Peter Foyn (vocals9,
Carlos da Silva (guitar and vocals) - A Portuguese musician who lived in South Africa
Brain Mulder (guitar).
Discography:
Album/LP: Double Date - Pye PL-2107 – 1967 R2
(It was a split album with Jody Wayne)
45s:
One By One (66)
Endless Sleep (66)
I Could Never Do That (66)
Turn On (67)
Tom Hawk (67)
Jody Wayne
Bangalore, India born with Canadian parents Jody Wayne came to Rhodesia after spending some time in England. In 1965 Jody moved to Durban, South Africa where he formed the band "Little Jo & The Travelers". 18 Months later after their break-up Jody formed "Jody Wayne Scene" which later became "Guys & Dolls". In the 70's Jody started producing and discovered artists like : Barbara Ray, Gwynneth Ashley Robins, Neil Herbert and The Stockley Sisters. In 1975 Jody played the lead role in "'Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dream coat" and continued to tour South Africa in playing festivals and other shows. Jody is probably most famous for "The wedding Song".
Track List:
Jody Wayne - Tell Laura I love her
Group 66 - One By One
Jody Wayne - Hooray for Hazel
Group 66 - Tom Hawk
Jody Wayne - The Great Snowman
Group 66 - Endless Sleep
Jody Wayne - Voice In The Dark
Group 66 - Little Honda
Jody Wayne - Old Shep
Group 66 - I Could Never Do That
Jody Wayne - The Whole World In His Hands
Group 66 - Rain Drops
Many thanks to J.L., my dear South African friend. Ripped from vinyl.
Mastering by Carlos Santos
Covers/artwork by João Romão.
