The Birds were a popular rhythm and blues band in England during the mid-1960s, although they recorded fewer than a dozen songs and released only four singles during the two years they were active. Starting out with a hard R&B sound, they later began infusing it with Motown-style vocal harmonies.^[1] The best-known former member of the Birds is Ronnie Wood, who went on to join The Faces and later The Rolling Stones. The Fender Telecaster, also known as a Tele, is typically a dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender. ... R&B redirects here. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from 1960 to 1969. ... Motown Records, Inc. ... Ron Wood (born June 1, 1947 in London) is a British rock guitarist and best known as a member of The Rolling Stones and The Faces. ... Small Faces album cover The Faces were an early 1970s rock, hard rock, blues rock, band formed in 1969 from the remaining members of The Small Faces after Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie; new members Ron Wood (guitar) and Rod Stewart (vocals) (both from The Jeff Beck Group... Rolling Stones redirects here. ...

Several members of the Birds grew up in the same neighbourhood in Yiewsley, West London, and began playing together in 1964, while still in their teens. At first calling themselves The Thunderbirds, they started out playing local clubs and a neighbourhood community centre, but they soon expanded to a larger club circuit. When they were hired to play on the same bill as Chris Farlowe, whose back-up band was also called The Thunderbirds, they shortened their name to The Birds – a decision which would have significant ramifications later.^[1] Yiewsley is a place in the London Borough of Hillingdon. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Chris Farlowe is an English pop singer and one-time amateur boxer. ...

When the young band made their first television appearance, they caught the eye of Decca record company executives. The ensuing recording contract resulted in their first two singles, "You Don't Love Me" and "Leaving Here." The Birds seemed destined for stardom with their loud rhythm-and-blues-based music, receiving equal billing with The Who at some shows. It has been suggested that Decca Music Group be merged into this article or section. ... A recording contract (commonly called a record deal) is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist (or group), where the artist makes a record (or series of records) for the label to sell and promote. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ...

However, in the spring of 1965, the Los Angeles-based band The Byrds was dominating the British charts with "Mr. Tambourine Man," released by the newly-formed British CBS Records. When The Byrds arrived in England for their first British tour that summer, The Birds' manager, Leo de Clerck, took legal action to prevent them from using the name; the action failed, amid a flurry of national press and television coverage.^[1] The Byrds' tour was very well received, leaving The Birds feeling that someone had stolen their thunder.^{[citation needed]} The group parted ways with de Clerck soon afterward.^[1] Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... The Byrds (formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1964) were an American rock band. ... Mr. ... Columbia Records is the oldest continually used brand name in recorded sound, dating back to 1888. ...

The Birds recorded their last single for Decca in late 1965 and after which they moved to Reaction Records, whose director, Robert Stigwood, suggested they change their name to "The Birds Birds", to distinguish themselves from the American band. Their planned debut album was postponed due to a contract dispute, and ultimately abandoned.^{[citation needed]} In 1966, the band did a cameo appearance in the horror film The Deadly Bees, performing their song "That's All I Need".^[2] By 1967 the group had disbanded.^[3] Reaction Records was a shortlived record label, started by Robert Stigwood in 1967. ... Robert Stigwood (born April 16, 1934 in Adelaide, Australia) is an Australian-born entertainment entrepreneur. ... The Deadly Bees is a 1966 British horror–thriller film based on H.F. Heards novel A Taste for Honey. ...

Lemmy, who was a great fan of The Birds, also recorded "Leaving Here" with his band Motörhead. He was inspired by their version of the song.^{[citation needed]} Lemmy (born Ian Fraser Kilmister on December 24, 1945, also known as Ian Willis, Lemmy Kilmister, and Lemmy von Motörhead), is an English singer and bass guitarist, most famous for being the founding member of the heavy metal band Motörhead. ... This article is about the band. ...

Artists

• Ali McKenzie (lead vocalist)
• Tony Munroe (guitar, vocals)
• Ronnie Wood (guitar, harmonica, vocals)
• Kim Gardner (bass)
• Bob Langham (drums)
• Pete Hocking, aka Pete McDaniel (drums)

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• Clem Cattini (drums on "Granny Rides Again", recorded in December 1966)

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Singles

• "You're On My Mind" (Ronnie Wood) / "You Don't Love Me (You Don't Care)" (Ellas McDaniel) (November 1964, Decca F 12031) (Producer: Franklyn Boyd)
• "Leaving Here" (Holland-Dozier-Holland) b/w "Next in Line" (Ronnie Wood) (April 1965, Decca F 12140) (Producer: Franklyn Boyd)
• "No Good Without You Baby" (William Stevenson) / "How Can It Be?" (Ronnie Wood) (October 1965, Decca F 12257) (Producer: Franklyn Boyd)
• "Say Those Magic Words" (Bob Feldman, Doc Pomus, Jerry Goldstein, Mort Shuman, Richard Gottehrer) b/w "Daddy Daddy" (Ronnie Wood/Tony Munroe) (as "Birds Birds", September 1966, Reaction 591 005)

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Other recorded songs

• "Good Times"
• "Granny Rides Again"
• "La Poupée Qui Fait Non" (Polnareff)
• "Run, Run, Run" (Pete Townshend)
• "That's All I Need" (Ronnie Wood/Tony Munroe)
• "You Shouldn’t Do That" (Ronnie Wood)
• "What Hit Me" (Ronnie Wood/Tony Munroe)
• "NSU" (Jack Bruce)

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Compilations

• The Collector's Guide to Rare British Birds CD compilation, released 20 June 2005, Deram Records

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References

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External links

• YouTube: The Deadly Bees scene featuring The Birds performing "That's All I Need You For"