Joe Meek | The Freakbeat Singles (1964-67) [Mini-documentary]

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Publicado 2024-01-05
Joe Meek was the first truly independent producer in Britain, and his DIY production techniques were way ahead of their time. Many of his productions, which were all recorded and produced at his apartment above a leather shop, became major hits in the late 50s and early 60s. And “Telstar” by the Tornados went down in history as the first British record to reach number 1 in both the UK and in the States. But when the Beatles and the Stones and the rest of the British Invasion bands appeared on the scene, Meek struggled to adapt to the new times. Most of the records he produced from 1964 until his death in 1967 either failed to chart or stalled at the lower regions of the Top 40. But Meek never lost his passion for experimenting and coming up with new sounds and some of his recordings from that era sound quite ahead of their time and have become cult classics over the years.
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  • @matthewvinyl
    I absolutely adore Joe Meek’s recordings, since March 2023 I’ve been collecting singles, EP’s and LP’s produced by Joe. I hope his music will continue to be listened to in the future!
  • @marrrtin
    Another sad story, but thrilling to hear the young Ritchie Blackmore at work.
  • @spyderlogan4992
    Many years ago when I visited London, I took the 'Rock and Roll Tour' on a small bus with other tourists. And yes, we stopped right in front of his apartment while the tour guide played 'Telstar' over the small PA system and recited a short bio of Joe Meek. Gone, but not forgotten thanks to YP~!...Well Done~!
  • @axelazaryan
    This channel is a TRUE TREASURE!! THANK YOU 🙏
  • @australianchartentries60sa35
    This post is an absolute gas. I loved the Freakbeat period. Joe Meek blazed the trail for others to follow. Blackmore was miles in front of what other guitarists were doing at the time. Thanks YP
  • @Pudgyplumber
    Great video as always. For collectors looking for these singles, there's a 30-track CD called "You're Holding Me Down: Joe Meek Freakbeat" which I believe contains all the songs mentioned in this video.
  • @mndandy
    At the time of his death, Joe was contemplating an offer to became a staff producer at EMI. It would have been a completely different world from his scrappy indie productions but can you imagine some of the acts he may have gone on to work with? He would've been in full flower during the Summer of Love.
  • @jonhillman871
    this collection of song is fantastic. poor mrs. shenton and poor joe meek.
  • @ShannonLee1956
    Joe Meek was fascinating, innovative and terribly underrated al least here in the U.S., not many people here know about him. I'm thinking this style of music freakbeat is similar to what we call garage rock. This is one of my favorite styles of music!
  • @pencilpauli9442
    As always, a fantastic insight to the music industry of the mid 20th century. You really keep this channel rocking!
  • @brucehartnell1475
    I once had a long discussion with Ian Whitcomb about Joe Meek. Very interesting cats, both of those guys…
  • @davidellis5141
    Johnny Remember Me is my favourite Production of Joe Meek. An excellent single by John Leyton who also was an actor.
  • @whatevershebrings
    Another "10/10"-rated historical piece from YP. Thanks as always for the superb work. You can definitely hear Meek in Beck-era YBs.
  • @oleplanthafer7034
    Brilliant! Absolutely loving the editing, for example with the girl in the booth seemingly singing „a seller of lies“ at the right spot! A true labour of love, this, and very much appreciated! Thank you!
  • @TheNedH
    Aside from being highly informative and entertaining, this is ridiculously well-made. Love this. GREAT music, but tragic story, in the end.