Ray Brown & the Whispers
For other people named Ray Brown, see Ray Brown (disambiguation).
This article is about Ray Brown & the Whispers, the Australian rock band. For the US doo wop band of this name, see The Whispers.
For other uses of Whispers, see Whispers (disambiguation).
Ray Brown & the Whispers were a highly successful Australian rock band from 1964 to 1967. Led by singer Ray Brown, they ranked alongside the Easybeats, Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs and Normie Rowe as one of the most popular acts of the period. In 1964, the band played at the Bowl, a Sydney nightclub, doing covers of popular songs such as "Shakin All Over".
Personnel
Previous lineup of 1964
- Ray Brown [Vocals]
- Lawrie Barclay [Rhythm guitar]
- Bobbie Richardson [Lead guitar]
- John Manners [Bass]
- Pat Jeffery [Drums]
Classic lineup of 1965–1966
- Ray Brown [Vocals]
- Lawrie Barclay [Rhythm guitar]
- Al Jackson [Lead guitar]
- John Manners [Bass]
- Pat Jeffery [Drums]
Discography
Albums
- Ray Brown & the Whispers (self-titled) (1965)
- Hits & Brass (1965)
- Heading For The Top (1966)
- Dance Dance Dance (1966)
Compilation albums
- Miles of Hits (1988)
- Ray Brown & the Whispers: The Ultimate Collection (2002)
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| 1965 | "20 Miles" / "Devoted To You" | 11[A] |
| "Pride" / "Say It Again" | 3[A] | |
| "Fool Fool Fool" / "Go To Him" | 3 | |
| 1966 | "In The Midnight Hour" / "Now Is The Time" | 4 |
| "Tennessee Waltz Song" / "I am What I am" | 4[A] | |
| "Ain't It Strange" / "I Can't Get Enough" | 38[A] | |
| "Too Late To Come Home" / "Respect" | 55[A] | |
| 1967 | "The Same Old Song"[B] / "New Kind of Love"[B] | 12[A] |
- A ^ Charted as a double A-side.
- B ^ Ray Brown solo.
References
- The Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop - Ian McFarlane - Allen & Unwin, Sydney - 1999 - ISBN 1-86508-072-1
- Noel McGrath's Australian Encyclopedia of Rock & Pop - Rigby Publishers - 1978 - ISBN 0-7270-1909-0
- The Who's Who of Australian Rock - Chris Spencer - Moonlight Publishing - ISBN 0-86788-668-4
- An Australian Discography 1960-1989 - Chris Spencer - Moonlight Publishers - 1990 - ISBN 0-7316-8343-9
External links
- Ray Brown & the Whispers - Milesago Web page
- Pop Archives feature – Twenty Miles
- Pop Archives feature – In The Midnight Hour
- Pop Archives feature – Fool Fool Fool
- Pop Archives feature – Pride
- Pop Archives feature - Ain't It Strange
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