ROY PHILLIPS (ex Peddlers) ---------------------------------
"DADDY INTRODUCED ME TO BASIE
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DADDY INTRODUCED ME TO GERSHWIN
PORTER, BERLIN, HAMMERSTEIN AND KEARN
SAMMY, TORME AND OLD BLUE EYES
DADDY SAID BOY LISTEN AND LEARN
'CAUSE THAT'S WAY TIS"The Peddlers StoryRoy Phillips - Keyboards/Vocals
Tab Martin - Bass
Trevor Morias - Drums
The three members of the Peddlers Roy Phillips, Tab Martin and Trevor Morias first met in a Manchester music shop. All three were looking for a new venture after their previous bands had folded. Following the teaming up the band began rehearsals with the clear intention of developing a new approach. Phillips described their syle as "blues based with a touch of rock and jazz ............ we are trying to set trends".
The debut single "Let the Sun Shine In/True girl coupled an energetic r&b track with an uncomfortable attempt at merseybeat and started a run of five more singles and an EP for the Philips label, most of the which are collected on the 1968 compilation album "The Fantastic Peddlers". Highlights of which include Phillip's "Whatever Happened to the Good Times" and "Anybody's Fool".
In 1966 the group began a residency at Annies Room in London also playing the Scotch of St James and the Pickwick where the groups first album "Live at the Pickwick" was recorded. The album is a perfect "you are there" .. of the mid-sixties London club scene complete with a trying hard to be hip Pete Murray introduction and a semi celebrity audience.
The Peddlers reputation as a live attraction spread and after becoming the first Brits to play the Flamingo in Las Vegas a deal with CBS was signed. The first album for CBS "Freewheelers" contained eleven cover versions of mainly standards with one original song. The follow up "Three in a cell" followed suit although this time Phillips provided four of the eleven tracks. The group also continued to release regular singles several of which were minor hits.
The last album for CBS 1970's "Birthday" came complete with risque cover with the music ranging from folk to jazz. Back at the Philips label the group released the excellent "Three for all" which included "Tell the world were not in" and "The Lost Continent" from "Three in a Cell" album.
The next release was "Georgia on my Mind" a straight reissue of "Live at the Pickwick" and was followed by the ambitious "Suite London" recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. After Morais quit the group and with new drummer Paul Johnson in tow The Peddlers released their final album "Live in London". The mid seventies however was a different place and the group called it a day soon after "Live in London" was released.
The Peddlers were an underrated group who had in Phillips an excellent musician, vocalist and writer and in Martin and Morais a rhythm section second to none. They left behind some great records, a enviable live reputation and were a true sound of the 60's.THIS IS A FAN RUN PAGE DEDICATED TO THE MUSIC OF ROY PHILLIPS WITH ROY'S KIND CONSENT.
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ROY PHILLIPS
TAB MARTIN
TREVOR MORIAS
PAUL JOHNSTON
(Who replaced Trevor on last
Peddlers album Live' in London)
SOME RARE SINGLES BELOW
WITH THE VERY TALENTED HINE MARCHANTROY DEBUT'S "I HAVE A DREAM" - COMPOSED AND WRITTEN BY ROY IN 96' TO BE THE OFFICIAL NEW ZEALAND OLYMPICS TEAM SONG
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL MYSPACE PAGE OF ROY PHILLIPS.
A FAN RUN PAGE DEDICATED TO THE MUSIC OF ROY PHILLIPS WITH ROY'S KIND CONSENT. A FRIEND INTRODUCED ME TO THE PEDDLERS MUSIC IN THE SIXTIES AND I HAVE BEEN A HUGE FAN EVER SINCE. IT IS A REAL HONOUR FOR ME TO BE ABLE TO MANAGE THIS PAGE FOR ROY, WHO'S MUSIC, ALONG WITH TAB & TREVOR, HAS GIVEN ME SO MUCH PLEASURE FOR MANY YEARS. DEL
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AN EVENING WITH ROY PHILLIPS (ex Peddlers)
Roy Phillips was the great voice and amazing Hammond keyboard player with the famous British group The Peddlers who were introduced to the world by Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme.
Remember The Peddlers hit tunes of Girlie, Time After Time, On A Clear Day, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Georgia, People, Smile, Day In Day out, Who Can I Turn To......
Roy has performed with all the greats such as Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, The Everly Brothers, Lena Horne, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, Sergio Mendies, Louis Bellson and a whole lot more. Fans include Princess Margaret, Eric Sykes, Richard Harris and many more.
The original Peddlers last album, Suite London, composed by Roy and backed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, has recently been re-released on CD with 6 bonus tracks added on.
It received a 5 star review in The Times on the day of release (29th July 06)
" ....Gliding between funk, soul and orchestral pop, it showcases a Fender Rhodes piano and Hammond organ as they were meant to be played, all iced by the simultaneously silken and gritty vocal of keyboardist Roy Phillips..."
Zero 7 did a cover of one of the songs, 'I Have Seen,' in 2001 and it was a big hit for them.
Roy also has a number recorded on the 'Lord Large 1st Xl' album, lordlarge Roy performs 'Closer' on this album, vocals recorded at Midnight Studios, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Roy has, last year (2006) released his latest solo album That's Way 'Tis, a tribute to his late father, Frankie Phillips, who inspired Roy's love of music.
New Zealand Musicians Magazine (Feb/March) said
"......Phillips' latest long awaited album has the master at full throttle- writing, arranging and performing and showing his keyboard no mercy....the album covers a mix of jazz, fusion and ballads and oozes quality....This is topshelf stuff....Phillips' music has stood the test of time and with quality like this you can hear why".
'An Evening With Roy Phillips' combines his skills as a superb vocalist, amazing keyboard player and humorous raconteur in an entertaining two hour show featuring the hits from The Peddlers and from Roy's internationally acclaimed new album 'That's Way 'Tis'
ONE HOUR OF THIS SHOW IS AVAILABLE NOW ON DVD AND CAN BE PURCHASED ON ROY'S WEBSITE.royphillipsINTERNATIONAL ORDERS
€19.00 plus €4.50 post & packing.
Purchase the DVD using PayPal's secure server.
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Kiwis pay just $NZ35.00 plus $2.50 post & packing.
A RECENT REVIEW OF ROY'S "AN EVENING WITH ROY PHILLIPS" SHOW
"AN EVENING WITH ROY PHILLIPS" DVD IS NOW AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED FROM royphillipsINTERNATIONAL ORDERS
€19.00 plus €4.50 post & packing.
Purchase the DVD using PayPal's secure server.
NEW ZEALAND ORDERS ONLY
You can order via PayPal, or save on postage by buying via the TradeMe online auction site.
Kiwis pay just $NZ35.00 plus $2.50 post & packing.
That's Way 'Tis
Roy Phillips' long awaited album has been officially released. Featuring eleven original songs and some stunning guest vocals from Hine Marchand, That's Way 'Tis is available exclusively through Roy's website for a limited period.royphillips
A WINNING TEAM! - ROY WITH ROBYN AT THE HAMMOND B3 ORGAN, THE TRADEMARK OF HIS SUCCESS.
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I thought it was time I came for a vistit. Nice to be here again. It has been awhile. Great music on this page. I always like to come by now and again. Have a great weekend and a great week. Dawn
Accepted and very welcome, Del ! Thanks for sharing this beautiful page. Managing it with Roy's consent, that's a REAL honour!!! It made me feel like listening again to the beautiful "Smile", with that incredible (may I say Bossa Nova;-)) beat, and "Tell the World We're not In"... I didn't know his latest work, but I see this is time for postgrad in music, thanks to you, Del ! :-) Wish you all the best ! Greetings from Brazil, Marcia!
Thank you Roy, that picture is very special to me, your music with The Peddlers has been inspirational since I first heard "Live @ the Pickwick" when I was five years old. Meeting you as well is an honour more than words can express. Stay Gold Gene M.
