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Shadow Of Night
Album: Just For You
Released: Jan 19, 2008
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  • Genre: Classic Rock / Pop / R&B

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    Profile Views: 68415

    Last Login: 7/12/2011

    Member Since 10/25/2006

    Website johnwalkerinternational.com

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    We regret that, due to serious medical issues, Mr. John Walker will be unable to attend his scheduled appearances for the months ahead. We appreciate your support and understanding. John is looking forward to continuing his work albeit a little later than planned..... ...... .... ...... .... HITS: .... 1965, UK Top 20 - “Love Her” 1965, UK No. 1; US No. 16 - Make It Easy on Yourself 1965, No 3; US Charts - My Ship Is Comin’ In 1966, No 1; UK No. 13 - The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore 1966, UK No. 13 - “Baby, You Don’t Have To Tell Me Goodbye” 1966, UK No. 12 - “Another Tear Falls” 1966, UK No. 32 - “Deadlier Than The Male” 1967, UK No. 26 - “Stay With Me Baby” 1967, UK No. 26 - “Walking In The Rain” 1967, UK No. 24 - “Annabella” 1976, UK No 4 - “No Regrets” .... The JWI official website is undergoing some remodelling, so there may be a period of time that it is temporarily unavailable. We'd like to thank everyone for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience...2011 tour dates to be announced very soon. All our best from everyone at JWI." .... UPCOMING SHOWS .... John Walker and The Dakotas dates 2011 .... Jan 20 Assembly Halls Tunbridge Wells, Kent 7:30 - 01892 530 613 .... Jan 21 Strode Theatre Street 7:30 - 01458 442846 .... Jan 23 The Lot, Edinburgh 3:00 & 7:00 - Tickets on sale through: www.tickets-scotland.com/ 08444 155221/ 01312 203234 > > and at door. .... Jan 29 - Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, Essex 7:30 - 01279 431 945 .... Jan 30 – Minehead Resort – 2 shows .... WIKIPEDIA ALERT - "John Walker and his representatives have been made aware by several people - including those who have spoken directly to representatives for Wikipedia - that there has been ongoing and chronic malicious abuse on the part of a few people who change, delete, and add material content on Wikipedia's The Walker Brothers page, his own page, and related articles. Until the time that the facts are appropriate and true, we should inform the public that the information on Wikipedia may be completely inaccurate and misleading regarding John (Maus) Walker, and The Walker Brothers." .... TRIBUTE TO GORDON WALLER "On May 29th, 2010, John appeared in Las Vegas as part of a Tribute To Gordon Waller (Peter and Gordon)/ Sixties Celebration which featured friends and colleagues of Gordon. The seven hour show was a brilliant celebration of music from the era, and featured several songs which were among Gordon's favorites. John performed "Unchain My Heart", "No Other Baby But You", inviting Spencer Davis onstage to sing along with him, followed by Gordon's favorite: "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore". Later, John joined D.J.Fontana (Elvis's drummer) in "One Night With You". Finally, during Peter Asher's elegant, touching media and song tribute to his partner, John joined Peter to sing "Let It Be Me" - singing Gordon's part. Among the other featured artistes were Spencer Davis ("Gimme Some Lovin'"), Denny Laine (formerly with Wings), Terry Sylvester from The Hollies ("He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"), and Chad and Jeremy. Jeff Ross, MD, and his powerful backing band - from the Los Angeles area - toured with Peter and Gordon as "The Peter and Gordon Band". They also tour as "The Pacemakers" when Gerry Marsden tours the US. Peter Asher and Keith Putney, along with Jeff, organized a spectacular salute to Gordon and the fans of 60s music...." Coming soon: photos and videos of the event. Stay tuned... .... Please visit www.fab4radio.com for pictures and further reviews and also The Pasadena Star News www.pasadenastarnews.com .... .... UPCOMING SHOWS: .... The Record Collector on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011,in Bordentown, New Jersey at 7:30. .... MANY THANKS .... "We'd like to thank all of the fans who came to the UK shows in April and May. I was so pleased to see lots of new faces singing along during the shows, and would like to salute the loyal fans who have been so supportive over the years. Cynthia and I had a great time touring with The Dakotas and look forward to many more shows with them! We would also like to thank the fans for their lovely gifts and cards. And a very special acknowledgement to Ann and Joy for the incredible job that they do... Best wishes to all of you from the staff at JWI!" John Walker .... ...... >.... "JWI is pleased to announce that a deal has been finalized with One Media Publishing to market and offer for sale through digital stores worldwide the John Walker recordings. One Media Publishing, based at Pinewood Studios, England, is an independent consolidator of nostalgic back catalogue who specializes in making available recordings through digital stores including iTunes, emusic, Amazon, Spotify, and Verizon. One Media will also deal with record labels who release on CD. Soon links will be available from this site to purchase John Walker albums from iTunes and Amazon." .... ...... .... ...... ...... .. .... ..JOHN WALKER AND THE DAKOTAS...... ...... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    N E W S   N E W S   N E W S    * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .. ...... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *    HOT OFF THE PRESS!   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .. FORTH COMING INTERVIEWS .... TV .... John will be appearing on The Holiday Show for The Travel Channel, Sky Channel 251 & 252 (Travel Channel+1) Transmissions/reruns of the 1/2 hour show will air this weekend (April 2,3,4) - Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday at the following times: .... 6am 9am 12noon 4pm 8pm .... Thursday, Feb. 11 - Oldham Advertiser - feature article .... Sunday, Feb 28 - "One Nation Magazine" - featuring article "No Regrets-Our Story"/article & photo of book. See below for more details. .... March 22nd live interview with Roger Day BBC Radio Kent 7.30pm .... March 3oth Smooth FM .... April 3rd radio interview with Mark Howard for Preston FM. .... April 5th interview with Brian Davies for Shindig Magazine -details to follow .... April 8th interview for Lancashire Evening Post .... Thursday, April 8 - article in Saddleworth Chronicle .... April 11th BBc Radio Manchester live with Eamonn O'Neal and Jimmy Wragg .... Thursday, April 15 - review and article in Saddleworth Chronicle .... Friday, April 16 - review and article in Oldham Evening Chronicle .... Frday April 16th -Lancashire Evening news link to read recent interview .... http://www.lep.co.uk/outandabout/Big-Interview--John-Walker.6233477.jp .... Friday April 16th Edinburgh Evening News feaaturing John at The Jam House .... April 18th live interview, for Westside FM at 3.10pm with Raj Gogna. .... April 19th interview with Tracey Church for The News - Barking and Dagenham's Community Newspaper. The article will appear in the next edition of this fortnightly newspaper www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk .... ​April 23rd interview with Gary Jackson at Skylinefm between 8pm and 10pm .... April 19th 2pm interview with Ian Shepherd for Radio Wave www.wave965.com .... April 23rd feature in The Wakefield Express www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk .... April 21st interview with Lynnette de Jonge for Talking Newspaper .... April 28th feature in The Croydon Guardian www.croydonguardian.co.uk .... Sunday, Feb 28 - "One Nation Magazine" - featuring article "No Regrets-Our Story"/article & photo of book. .. A must have DVD for all fans of John Walker and The Walker Brothers, this live performance of John, backed by The Dakotas was recorded in the spring of 2009. Included are the 4 Walker Brother hits "Make It Easy On Yourself," My Ship Is Comin' In," "No Regrets," and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore." All profits from this DVD go directly to the NSPCC. For further information and to purchase the DVD please visit the official website at www.johnwalkerinternational.com...... .. ...... BREAKING NEWS! .. .. 'NEW' .. .. If you would like to sign up for my new monthly newsletter to find out all the latest that is happening, please forward your details to my Fan Club President, joy@johnwalkerinternational.com .. .. THE SOLID SILVER SIXTIES TOUR .. .. "This tour for me was magic! I loved working with all of the other people on the shows, The Dakotas continue to amaze me, and Cynthia was sparkling every night - to my delight. The support from our fans was more than I could ever imagine. We had people come from as far away as Japan and Croatia to see our show; I was delighted to have the opportunity to meet so many. .. .. I'd also like to thank the wonderful crews and photography teams that helped make this trip such a success....and a special thankyou to Ann Gwilliam and Joy Ryan , who work closely with Cynthia and myself, coordinating more things than I can list here, and accompanied us on most of our shows. Well done everyone! Looking forward to more of the same." John Walker June 19, 2009 .. .. My management team includes my wife Cynthia, Personal Representative Ann Gwilliam, Fan Club President Joy Ryan, and webmaster Jamie Anderson. .. .. Please stay tuned to The Official John Walker Website: www.johnwalkerinternational.com for more changes and updates. And, thank you from all of us for your support! .. .. Upcoming book by John and Gary Walker The Walker Brothers - No Regrets - Our Story - by John and Gary Walker. Forget all you have read about The Walker Brothers - this is the truth at last! Publication date September 2009 ISBN: 978 1 84454.. 815 6 £18.99 hardback To pre order your signed copy with a personalised dedication call John Blake publishing on +44 207 381 0666 or email thewalkerbrothers@blake.co.uk with your name,contact details and dedication request. .... MY OFFICIAL WEBSITE IS: johnwalkerinternational.com My official fan club address is c/o Joy, PO Box 4171, Radstock, BA3 3UN email: joy@johnwalkerinternational.com.... ........ YOU CAN PURCHASE MY OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE AT:.... www.johnwalkerinternational.com.... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *................ JOHN WALKER was destined to become a musical superstar and icon of the 60s Hollywood and London rock and roll scene. The combination of John’s musical abilities and drop-dead gorgeous looks proved irresistible to promoters, managers, agents and fans around the world. By the time he was eighteen, John had given guitar lessons to younger friends in his Calfornia neighbourhood – Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, and David Marks – who practised their new surf music in John’s family garage, incorporating some of the guitar riffs John had taught them in their music and who went on to form The Beach Boys..... By nineteen, John was recording at the famed “Goldstar” Studios in Hollywood with Phil Spector and other hot new musicians and producers. During the early 60s, John and his bands were drawing huge crowds at the trendiest clubs in Hollywood with regular visits in the audience from The Rolling Stones, and other new rock bands who were checking out the California rock scene. Soon, John would be jamming every afternoon with Jimi Hendrix in Europe and modelling the latest London fashions, in Penthouse and other popular fan magazines. .... In 1964, John Walker formed the legendary Walker Brothers in Hollywood, eventually replacing original drummer Al “Tiny” Schneider (who went on to tour with The Everly Brothers), with P.J Proby’s drummer, Gary Leeds. The band met with great success there before heading off to England in 1965 and producing chart topping hits such as the No.1s: “Make It Easy On Yourself ” and “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore” and other classics – “My Ship Is Comin In” and “No Regrets”. John’s solo hits include “Annabella”, “Woman” and “Kentucky Woman”..... John and the other two Walker Brothers, Scott and Gary, toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and Australia, winning the hearts of many frenzied and devoted fans throughout the world. John and The Walker Brothers headlined shows with Jimi Hendrix (introducing Hendrix and his band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience to European crowds for the first time), Roy Orbison, Eric Clapton Cream, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Lulu, Cat Stevens….the list goes on. He appeared on countless 60s television shows in America and Europe including “The Sandie Shaw Show”, “Shindig”, “Top Of the Pops” and “Beat Club”. John performed for the royal family at The Royal Variety Performance Show and has had a longstanding involvement with a variety of charitable causes in the US and in Europe, particularly those for children..... In the 70s, John turned his attention to the recording process and now has his own recording / mixing / and mastering studio. He is a sought after consultant for upcoming bands, solo performers and recording / studio technicians. He formed his own label – “Arena” – in the mid - 90s. .... Apart from his well - known vocals, John is a critically acclaimed songwriter and a blistering blues/rock guitarist..... John continues to tour and record, and is in fact the only original Walker Brother performing The Walker Brother hits today. His is a regular guest artiste on the popular UK Solid Silver Sixties Tours- (2004, 2007, 2009) with Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits ( “I’m Into Something Good”), Bryan Hyland (“Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”), Wayne Fontana of The Mindbenders (“Pamela, Pamela”), The Merseybeats (“Sorrow”), and The Searchers (“Needles and Pins”), and has made television appearances on American PBS television show “British Invasion” ( 2006), and the German mega-show “Hits Giganten” (2007) among others ….Because of his enduring popularity, John always garners press and radio attention, and has bios in major rock n’ roll encyclopedic publications such as “Rock & Roll year by year” pub. 2003 by DK publishers. .... Recently joined by former Walker “brother” Gary, John has written a book for the major celebrity biography firm - John Blake Publishing - to be released in September 2009. “No Regrets” is John’s personal account of the 50s and 60s Hollywood music scene and early recording business , session playing for Phil Spector, teaching Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys to play guitar, being part of a super-group in “The Swinging Sixties” in London, touring with Orbison, jamming with up and coming Hendrix , hiring a young Phil Collins to play drums, racing cars with good friend Gordon Waller (Peter and Gordon), producing an album with Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones in the south of France in the early 70s….. a vivid collection of stories that will appeal to all fans of 60s and 70s rock n roll…... .... John is back on the road again in spring and autumn 2010. Tour dates will be featured both here and on the official website www.johnwalkerinternational.com .... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * .... "JOHN WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THESE AND SO MANY OTHER PERSONAL AND WALKER BROTHER IMAGES OVER THE YEARS." .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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    .... SHADOW OF NIGHT WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JOHN WALKER .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ROCK ON TV MEETS THE SOLID SILVER SIXTIES BANDS 2009 .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .... .... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .... .... .. .. .. .. .. ...... ..... - ........ .... ..Phoenix - John Walker...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .... .... .... ..Unchain My Heart - John Walker (2004)...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........Add to My Profile.. | .. More Videos.. .... HIT GIGANTEN -The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine anymore .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... BBC BREAKFAST TV 2009 .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... MY OLD FENDER ESQUIRE .... "I bought that guitar on my first trip back to California in ''65, Scott and Gary had moved to Chelsea and I was still at Onslow Gardens in the garden (basement) flat. .... I remember that particular time quite well. We weren't doing much so I had time on my hands. I have always found that style of Fender, Esquires', and Telecasters uncomfortable when you play them sitting down, so I had the idea of contouring the body like a Stratocaster. I went to the local Ironmongers and bought a rasp, a few wood files and some sandpaper and got busy. I never thought about getting the guitar refinished, it was really old and fairly beat up. But it sounded better than most guitars available. That still holds true. There are several guitar makers that have copied the guitar down to the last detail. I was told that even the Fender Custom shop was offering their copy for a mere $10,000.00 .... The only time I ever played that guitar in public, was when we replaced the Kinks at the end of their tour. To be honest I don't really remember that far back. .... I met Jeff at one of the clubs I think, I can't exactly remember where, but I heard him play and I thought he was unbelievably good. Later when the WBs stopped playing on shows, I heard that Jeff was looking for a Fender, I wanted him to have mine because it was a great guitar and he was a great player. I bought it from a guy I didn't really know in LA, he used to come around my house with all kinds of guitars. He got them from pawn shops and re-sold them. I was a good customer I bought three different guitars from him. One, a Blue Fender Stratocaster disappeared on tour in Germany. Anyway, I paid around a $150.00 for the Esquire and sold it to Jeff for 70.00 pounds. at the time that would be around $150.00. .... I was living near Regent's Park at the time. Jeff and I were going to get together a have drink at some point, but somehow that didn't happen. Maybe we'll bump into each other one day." .... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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