Here's a group that was pretty hot in Singapore 60s. Consisting of Caucasians who were with the British Services on our island, a group of five guys formed a band called The Dee Tee's, spotted by Philips Records and produced a vinyl under the label.
Consisting of Walter [Brad] Bradbury on vocals, Peter Crane on lead guitar, Texas [Tevan] Scott on rhythm, Peter Crowley on bass and Antony Greenwood on percussion. This band made it good at The Golden Venus, dishing out weekly Rhythm and Blues numbers.
Out of the usual four songs on the Extended Play [EP] vinyl, they had one original called, 'Just Because', [different from Elvis’] and sung by Brad. The one on YouTube, below, 'Got Love - If You Want It'; repeats the title and it sounds typical R&B with lead guitarist Peter Crane. Another hit, 'She Belongs To Me', a Bob Dylan original, with Side Two's, 'Big Boss Man', an Elvis hit.
The Dee Tee's, 'Got Love If You Want It'.
Garage from Singapore, original 45 EP: 1966
YouTube Video by: Rocking Soho
Their manager G.N. Anastasi penned a back-cover write-up. He said, "It was originally a quiet afternoon. Then the peace was irrevocably shattered. The Dee-Tee's had moved in the studio, and what turned out to be a memorable occasion was under way.
After many hours a great deal of sweating [for the benefit of the ladies, after copious perspiration] this masterpiece came to its fantastic conclusion.
It was sheer madness from the start, but if fellow souls exist in this world of ours, I vow that they will join us in raving about this group of joy bringers."
Below: The Golden Venus hotspot in the 1960's where folks explore the bottles galore and also listen to the pop groups playing there. [Pix from: coconuts.co]
Click below to check Horace Wee's story:
If there's anyone out there who's familiar with this group, please write in. All comments are welcome.
The Dee-Tee's - 'Just Because'.
YouTube Video by: David Oldman.
9 comments:
I've never heard of them.
Now you have. 😊That's an interesting comment.
The band's name doesn't ring a bell. They must have been good though, to be hired to play at The Golden Venus.
The Golden Venus was one of the venues in Singapore for British Servicemen to spend their free time. There were other bands there too that consisted of Britishers; these musicians were well patronized by locals too.
Thanks for the comment Jimmy.
Thanks Andy. Sorry, no recollection regarding the group THE DEE-TEE's
It's ok Merlin. There were many groups those years and it's really difficult to keep track of them. But I am sure you shared your joy and happiness playing with your group, The Silver Strings. Thanks for checking in.
Don't know much about the British Forces bands. Can't even remember this event [i.e. on the 'Annual Dinnner and Dance Night' magazine.]
Too many dance nights and gigs for you Ivor, being such a pop guitarist; lead no doubt. If you remember, just write in again. Thank you.
Good to read the article by Horace Wee which is available at A CLICK just below the present posting. He tells a lot; he knows a lot. Cheers Horace.
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