Apr262024

Johnny Kidd & The Pirates

Johnny Kidd & The Pirates were a British rock 'n' roll band. Johnny Kidd (birth name Frederick Heath), lead singer and primary songwriter, signed a recording contract with HMV and released his first single "Please Don't Touch" in 1959, under the name of Johnny Kidd with his backing band The Pirates. The classic line-up included Frank Farley (drums), Johnny Spence (bass) and legendary guitarist Mick Green. In 1960, they released "Shakin' All Over", which topped charts and became their biggest hit. Read more on Last.fm

Track: Shakin' All Over

Most Played Tracks as Scrobbled to Last.fm

# Title Plays
1Shakin' All Over
297276
2Please Don't Touch
39099
3I'll Never Get Over You
23997
4Restless
13854
5A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues
7801
6Growl
6618
7Feelin'
5976
8Hungry For Love
5654
9Shakin' All Over - 2004 Remastered Version
5626
10Shakin' All Over - 2004 Remaster
5374

Other Album Releases:

No Prey, No Pay!
Shakin' All Over - The Best Of
The Complete Johnny Kidd Vol 1 & 2
Nut Rocker
The Very Best Of Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
Oldies 60's
Turntable Hits
60 Top Hits from the 60s
British Beat Before The Beatles 1955-1962
The 60s

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