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Classic band line-up

• Rod Allen - born Rodney Bainbridge, 31 March 1944, Leicester - lead vocalist and bassist
• Glen Dale - born Richard Garforth, 24 April 1943, Deal, Kent - guitarist
• Shel Macrae - born Andrew Raeburn Semple, 8 March 1943, Burnbank, Scotland - co-lead vocalist, guitarist
• Barry Pritchard - born 3 April 1944, Birmingham – died 11 January 1999 - guitarist
• Andy Brown - born Andrew Brown, 7 January 1946, Birmingham - drummer
• David Carr - born 4 August 1943, Leyton, London - keyboards

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Biography

Following in the wake of Merseybeat, and the R&B of The Rolling Stones, The Fortunes added another dimension to the sound of pop, with their sophisticated orchestration, dual lead vocals and well worked counter-melodies. For the TV program please see Merseybeat Merseybeat, sometimes referred to as Merseysound, was a style of music popular during the 1960s. ... Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences, first performed by African American artists. ... The Rolling Stones are an English band whose blues, rhythm and blues and rock and roll-infused music became popular during the British Invasion in the early 1960s. ...

The result was a succession of distinctive hits including "You've Got Your Troubles", "Here It Comes Again" (both 1965), and "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again"; even continuing into the 1970s with more globally successful releases such as "Storm in a Teacup" and "Freedom Come, Freedom Go".

Originally a trio called The Cliftones, their first single "Summertime Summertime" went unnoticed, but the follow-up in 1964, "Caroline", was used as the signature tune for the influential Pirate Radio station Radio Caroline. The Fortunes had a steady succession of world-wide hits culminating in 1972, with the release of "Storm in a Teacup". During this period, The Fortunes were also the voices for American Coca-Cola advertisements. Their first recording in 1967 was a version of the theme Things Go better With Coke but their most remembered for introducing 1969 new slogan recording used as the main theme on Coke radio and TV commercials It's The Real Thing. The term pirate radio usually refers to illegal or unregulated radio broadcasting. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The wave shape (known as the dynamic ribbon device) present on all Coca-Cola cans throughout the world derives from the contour of the original Coca-Cola bottles. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ...

Present day history

Founding member, and lead vocalist, Allen has continued fronting an ever changing version of The Fortunes since 1963.

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In March 1995 vocalist/keyboard/guitar player Bob Jackson was added to The Fortunes' ranks. Jackson, who was a former member of the group Badfinger, now leads the band through a tribute to his former group, including a version of the Badfinger-penned classic "Without You", made famous by Harry Nilsson, and more recently Mariah Carey. A more recent addition to The Fortunes present day personnel is Geoff Turton. He was originally a member of the Birmingham based band, The Rockin' Berries who had hits with "He's In Town" and "Poor Man's Son". He also had a certain amount of success under the 'nom de plume' Jefferson both at home and in the U.S. Badfinger were a rock/pop band formed in Swansea, Wales in 1965, and one of the earliest representatives of the power pop genre. ... Without You is a song originally recorded by Badfinger for their album No Dice (1970), and written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans and produced by Geoff Emerick. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and actress. ... Birmingham (pron. ... The Rockin Berries were a beat group from Birmingham, England. ... A pen name or nom de plume is a pseudonym adopted by an author. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from...

The Fortunes continue to tour to this day, appearing on the nostalgia circuit. The UK line-up features those who appeared on their popular 60s recordings; but there is also a touring U.S. group that features none of the original hit-makers. “Sound recorder” redirects here. ...

UK chart hit singles

• "You've Got Your Troubles" - 1965 - Number 2.
• "Here It Comes Again " - 1965 - Number 4.
• "This Golden Ring" - 1966 - Number 15.
• "Freedom Come, Freedom Go" - 1971 - Number 6.
• "Storm In A Teacup" - 1972 - Number 7 (written by Lynsey de Paul and Ron Roker).

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U.S. chart hit singles

• "You've Got Your Troubles" - 1965 - Number 7.
• "Here It Comes Again" - 1965 - Number 27.
• "This Golden Ring" - 1966 - Number 82.
• "That Same Old Feeling" - 1970 - Number 62 (competing with the original version by Pickettywitch).
• "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again" - 1971 - Number 15.
• "Freedom Come, Freedom Go" - 1971 - Number 72.

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Reference

• Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X

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External links

• The Official Fortunes website
• The Fortunes biography at the AMG web site