Geoff Goddard/Skymen/ RGM Tribute Page
Geoff Goddard/Skymen/ RGM Tribute Page "........the girl I've loved and lost a year ago" went to #1"=Geoff Goddard on John Leyton's 45 "Johnny Remember Me"

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Geoff Goddard

Born 19th November,1937 in Reading,Berkshire, England

Died May 15th May,2000 in Reading,Berkshire,England-Aged 62

This page is a Tribute in Memory of Joe Meek's song writing partner and pianist at RGM in 304 Holloway Road,Mr. Geoff Goddard. Yes,Joe Meek was a talent on his own and very well respected but Geoff worked very closely with Joe in the early 1960's as an artist,partner songwriter and pianist at RGM Studios. The fact is that if you hear a paino on an early 60's RGM recording,chances are that it was Geoff Goddard.

All Joe Meek fans,please do not feel that I am taking anything away from the Genius of Joe Meek. Many Joe Meek experts cover The Internet and Myspace with their expertise on Joe Meek,that I decided to something more in tribute to the man that worked so closely with Joe in the early 60's and pay tribute to him with this Myspace page.

If anyone wants to add any input,please feel free to do so.

GEOFF GODDARD BIOGRAPHY

He started his music career as a chorister at his local church before taking up studies at Royal Academy Of Music in London,where he studied viola and classical piano,the latter at which would become of use to him at RGM Studios,where he would play many of the sessions and develop his songwriting talents with the Legendary Joe Meek.

During his time with RGM/Joe Meek,he wrote songs for John Leyton,Heinz,Mike Berry, Gerry Temple,The Tornados, Kenny Hollywood, The Outlaws, Freddie Starr, Screaming Lord Sutch and many other RGM recording artists at 304 Holloway Road.

He also played piano on many of these productions, most notably on The Tornados song "Telstar",which was the first British Pop song to reach the top of the US charts in 1962=2 1/2 years before the Beatles would do the same.

JOHN LEYTON'S MANAGER,ROBERT STIGWOOD,WAS LOOKING FOR A SONG FOR LEYTON TO SING FOR JOHN'S PERFORMANCE ON THE T.V. SHOW "HARPER'S WEST ONE" ON A FRIDAY. AS IT HAPPENED,GEOFF CALLED JOE THAT SAME DAY TO SEE ABOUT ANY NEWS. JOE TOLD GEOFF ABOUT STIGWOOD'S DILEMMA AND ASKED GEOFF TO COME UP WITH A SONG. THAT WEEKEND,GEOFF WROTE HIS FIRST POP SONG WITH LYRICS FOR JOE MEEK/RGM. ....Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket>

THIS IS THE RESULT OF THE SONG HE WROTE CALLED "JOHNNY REMEMBER ME" ON THE TOP RANK LABEL. IT WENT TO #1 UPON ITS RELEASE AND WAS THE FIRST #1 FOR LEYTON AS AN RECORDING STAR,RGM STUDIOS FIRST #1, AND #1 FOR GEOFF AS A STARTING SONGWRITER. NOT BAD FOR A ALL OF THESE FIRSTS!!!!!

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THE TORNADOES U.S. LP "TELSTAR" ON LONDON LL 3297

GEOFF CONTRIBUTED PIANO ON LP TRACKS AND COMPOSED THE SONG "JUNGLE FEVER",WHICH WAS ALSO THE B SIDE TO THE TELSTAR 45

He also made four singles as solo artist, that were produced byJoe Meek at RGM (Please scroll down to see full discographies and contributions)

GEOFF GODDARD AS RECORDING ARTIST

Girl Bride / For Eternity HMV POP 938 October 1961

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My Little Girl's Come Home / Try Once More HMV POP 1068 September 1962

Saturday Dance / Come Back To Me HMV POP 1160 May 1963

Sky Men / Walk With Me My Angel HMV POP 1213 October 1963

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THIS IS THE SHEET MUSIC FOR MY FAVORITE 45 FROM GEOFF GODDARD. BOTH SIDES OF THIS 45 ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER AND FABULOUS LISTENING!!!

OFFICIAL RGM RELEASES WRITTEN BY GEOFF

The Flee-Rekkers Lone Rider Pye 7N35006 A June 1961

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John Leyton Johnny Remember Me Top Rank JAR577 A July 1961

Mike Berry & The Outlaws Tribute To Buddy Holly HMV POP 912 A September 1961

John Leyton Wild Wind Top Rank JAR585 A September 1961

Gerry Temple Seventeen Come Sunday HMV POP 939 A October 1961

John Leyton Voodoo Woman HMV CLP1497 LP November 1961

John Leyton Oh Lover HMV CLP1497 LP November 1961

John Leyton Son This Is She HMV POP 956 A December 1961

John Leyton Son, This Is She (French) A December 1961

John Leyton Wann Bist Du Bei Mir Electrola Germany A December 1961

Don Charles Walk with Me My Angel Decca F 11424 A January 1962

Mike Berry & The Outlaws Little Boy Blue HMV POP 979 B January 1962

John Leyton Lone Rider HMV POP 992 A March 1962

John Leyton Lone Rider (Alternate Mix) Unreleased 1962

John Leyton Lonely City HMV POP 1014 A April 1962

The Tornados Jungle Fever Decca F11494 B August 1962

John Leyton Lonely Johnny HMV POP 1076 A October 1962

Kenny Hollywood The Wonderful Story Of Love Decca F11546 B December 1962

Mike Berry & The Outlaws Don't You Think It's Time HMV POP 1105 A December 1962

The Outlaws Texan Spiritual HMV POP 1124 B February 1963

Toby Ventura If My Heart Were A Storybook Decca F11581 A February 1963

Mike Berry & The Outlaws My Little Baby HMV POP 1142 A March 1963

Freddie Starr & The Midnighters Who Told You Decca F11663 A May 1963

Heinz Just Like Eddie Decca F11693 A July 1963

John Leyton On Lover's Hill HMV POP 1204 LP September 1963

Screaming Lord Sutch Monster In Black Tights Decca F11747 B September 1963

Pamela Blue My Friend Bobby Decca F11761 A October 1963

Heinz Country Boy Decca F11768 A November 1963

The Ramblers Dodge City Decca F11775 A November 1963

Gunilla Thorne Merry Go Round HMV POP 1239 A November 1963

Heinz You Were There Decca F11831 A February 1964

Heinz Hush-A-Bye Decca LK4599 LP March 1964

Who I'd like to meet:
It would be great to meet others out there that have worked with anyone at RGM as an artist or in the studio part of it. RGM/Joe Meek and other music fans. Everybody is welcome to drop by and say "Hi!". I am always ready to make new friends.

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Man Out Of Time

Man Out Of Time



Oct 6 2009 9:31 PM

Thanks for the add
 

The Beat Boys

The Beat Boys



Sep 12 2009 8:33 PM

Hiya,



THE BEAT BOYS (live concert) + 'The Life and Times of The
Beat Boys' DVD film premiere.

£5 to purchase on the night. Full bar -
featuring local and international legends!



When:

    18 Sep 2009 18:00 - 00:00 (One day only)

Where:

    Leigh Miners Club, Twist Lane, Leigh, Lancs

   tel: 01942 747663

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Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Sep 6 2009 11:08 PM

Thank you for your blog comment
Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Aug 12 2009 12:10 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--u1OW3z4os&feature=related
Joe Meek RGMAS

Joe Meek



May 15 2009 12:11 PM

Remembering Geoff Goddard, A True Sky Man 1938 - 15th May 2000.
Gary

Gary



Apr 23 2009 3:29 PM

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You share your birthday with Roy Orbison, that's gotta be good !!!
Have a great day !!!
All the best
Gary
Joe Meek RGMAS

Joe Meek



Mar 2 2009 6:55 PM

Hi Pete, hope all is fine with you and things are looking up. take care my good buddy and reach for the stars ' for we come in peace '.
x
JOE MEEK documentary

JOe MEek



Sep 7 2008 8:13 PM

Greetings! We are spreading the word about our 2 very exciting UK screenings of our doc A LIFE IN THE DEATH OF JOE MEEK -

The first is at The Cambridge Film Festival - Tuesday, Sept.23, 8:30pm at The Junction - Ricky Winter from Heinz and the Wild Boys and Pete Holder from The Tornados/Saxons will be appearing with me for Q&A!

Next up will be The Raindance Film Festival in London! Saturday, October 4 at 5pm at Cineworld. Susan and I will be there for Q&A as well!

Check our MySpace blog for updates.

Spread the word - see you there - get in touch:
www. myspace. com/meekmovie

all best and many, many thanks!

Howard
PERCIEVE - www.percieve.co.nz

PERCIEVE - www.percieve.co.nz



Jul 17 2008 11:14 PM

Yo Geoff Goddard/Skymen/ RGM Tribute Page!
Check out my new site www. percieve. co. nz
It's pretty much a document of a dude tryna make it in rap, without any industry machine or money behind him, could make for an interesting read if that's what you're into...or if you're bored!
Shot!
Five June

Five June



May 22 2008 9:46 PM

Hey Geoff
welcome in the FIVE JUNE world
your friend from France(Cannes)
Rock On!!!
Joel FIVE JUNE leader
Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



May 13 2008 11:02 AM

Geoff Passed away 8 years ago this week On the 15th May
R I P My dear friend
Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Apr 23 2008 11:12 PM

Geoffs Birthday is November 19th , so happy birthday Peter
Gary

Gary



Apr 23 2008 11:05 PM

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Happy birthday to Geoff, Roy Orbison,
John Studholme...So many of my favourite artists were born on this day,through the music they live on in my memory, many happy returns !!!
As always
Gary
John

John



Apr 23 2008 12:24 PM

It's good to recall Geoff on his birthday -or any other time - and it was especially welcome to hear Girl Bride being played by Brian Matthew on the radio last Saturday, thanks to Phil Swern.
The Beat Boys

The Beat Boys



Apr 23 2008 7:37 AM

He was a very nice man. Highly educated and a bit of a genius!

happy (online) birthday,
The Beat Boys.
x
Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Mar 12 2008 12:39 AM

Hope all is well with you Peter
Houston Wells

Houston Wells



Feb 28 2008 12:59 PM

Jasmine Records will be releasing on 14th March 2008 the brand new 2 CD set "From Joe Meek to Taupo, New Zealand", this collection of 48 songs has been carefully put together by Houston Wells and his son producer and musician extraordinaire.

For those that like their music country and have an awareness of the classic then this collection is too good to miss.

Songs included are previously unheard recordings, and also re-mastered versions of classic Houston Wells material.

The talent included on "From Joe Meek to Taupo, New Zealand" include some of the finest UK, Irish and New Zealand muscians ever to be assembled in one collection:

Houston Wells, Rob Smith (solo/GONE WILD/Quadraphonic), Ritchie Blackmore (The Outlaws/Deep Purple etc), Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin/The Yardbirds etc), Big Jim Sullivan, Pete Willsher, Norman Hull, Brian Gill, Peter Nye, Ken Lundgren, Chas Hodges (Chas & Dave), Mick Underwood (Gillan/Peace/Quatermass), Jimmy Halferty, Richard Duffy, John Patterson, Hugh Magidegan, Shel Talmy (Producer: The Who etc), The Ladybirds, Jimmy O"Neill, Billy Ryan, Johnny Carroll, Sonny Ward, Larry Carolan, Paddy Malone, Andy Malone, Matt Sturgess (GONE WILD/Quadraphonic), Alex Wiltshire, Dave Maybee, Joy Adams, Neil Reynolds (Dragon), Catherine Smith, Laura Smith, Otto Beesling, Phil Smith (The Candles).

For more information please feel free to drop by either

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Any feedback regarding this release for the artist can be relayed to Richard Anderson @ Polar Music New Zealand simply by emailing: breakfree74@hotmail.com, please note all serious correspondence will be replied to accordingly.




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Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Feb 24 2008 1:49 PM

23 Feb 2008, 18:05
Subject: joe meek sold out
Body: Dirs: Howard S Berger, Susan Stahman

Music producer, composer, and legend in his own studio time Joe Meek, the man who engineered such hits as Telstar, Have I the Right and Johnny Remember Me, is the subject of this absorbing, if overlong, documentary. Among those lining up to pay tribute are Edwyn Collins, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, and jazz musician/comedy saint Humphrey Lyttelton. A controversial, often demanding figure, Meek's fast life naturally makes for a great story. While directors Howard Berger and Susan Stahman eventually make a decent job of telling it, there's not enough time spent at the start explainin to the uninitiated who Meek was and how he turned the music scene on its head. Fortunately, having come in like a lamb, the film proceeds towards a roaring finish.

Glasgow Film Theatre, Sunday, 6.30pm,
gul

gul



Jan 24 2008 4:13 PM

bless you.
peace & love, gul
Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Jan 23 2008 5:56 PM

Promo from Portland film festival:
http://www.nwfilm.org/screenings/?volissue=361&series=1

A LIFE IN THE DEATH OF JOE MEEK
US 2008
DIRECTOR: HOWARD S. BERGER, SUSAN STAHMAN
THU JAN 24 7:00 PM WHITSELL AUDITORIUM
Before the Beatles, the first British pop record to hit #1 on the U.S. charts
was the Tornado's
spacy instrumental "Telstar" in 1962. It was produced by Joe Meek, a maverick
English
recording engineer and songwriter, acknowledged as one of the world's first and
most
imaginative independent record producers. Hailed as Britain's answer to Phil
Spector, Meek's
rule-breaking sound alchemy was singularly his own. As interested in a
recording's "Sonic
Signature," as its tune, Meek entertained everyone who was anyone in his DIY
"home studio"
(his apartment), where effects such as compression, reverb, echo and sampling
helped make
hits for Lonnie Donegan, John Leyton, Heinz, and The Honecombs ("Have I the
Right?").His
meteoric success was short-lived, however; he became crippled by debt, drugs,
paranoia,
charges of "importuning for immoral purposes," and depression. In 1967, Meek
murdered his
landlady before turning the gun on himself. At 37, he died eight years to the
day after his
hero, Buddy Holly, but lives on as a legend
Robbie Duke

Robbie Duke



Jan 8 2008 8:13 PM

Have a great New year.
Thank you for the xmas gifts.
Thanks for the Red Socks Hat.
Dead Famous stars

Dead Famous stars



Jan 7 2008 2:21 PM

Hey Just stoppin' by to say Hi, to you all.
Really looking forward to the film, hope it does Joe & Geoff Justice.

"REMEMBERING OUR HEROES & LEGENDS"
Bo

Colin Bodiam



Dec 6 2007 10:24 AM

what a great pop record 'johnny remember me' is, the dynamics are terrific, great playing from the outlaws, the song is wonderful, john 'acts' his singing beautifully throughout, joe's production is his best and there's a genuine bona fide opera singer as well, all inspired, apparently by buddy holly! thanks very much for the add!
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