Saturday, August 16, 2008

Oh Helen


Helen Shapiro was Britain’s buck-toothed teen pop queen of the 60s, who never changed her name. Shapiro’s first gig was lead singer of Susie and the Hula Hoops, a band that included a bass player named Mark Feld who did change his name, to Marc Bolan. She quickly left the band and in ‘61, at the age of 14, had her first solo chart hit, “Don’t Treat Me Like A Child.” She was no kid novelty act, though, and over the next few years Shapiro released tons of hit singles and a stack of LPs that made her so huge that when she did her first nation-wide tour in England, The Beatles were her opening act. She even published her own teen advice book, Helen Shapiro’s New Book For Girls. Campus curls up with it at night and reports that it includes the top ten rules of good dress (Golden Rule number 2– “undies may not show but they mattter - -they are a secret between you and your dress”), ”My Friends — The stars,” a collection of photos of her with (Jewish-American) Neil Sedaka and (Arab-Canadian) Paul Anka, and Films of the Year (Steve Reeves in the little remembered Son of Spartacus).This is her version of Sedaka’s “Little Devil” which is remarkable for Shapiro’s lack of vocal re-interpretation– a nearly note for note gender-flipped replica of the original. The track appeared on the 1962 LP, Tops With Me, which she recorded with another no-name-changer, Martin Slavin and His Orchestra. The liner notes tell us that her hobbies include “jiving, netball and playing banjo.” In the 1980s, Shapiro hit the gospel circuit and traded it all for Jesus: “One of the interesting things for me when I first became a believer in Jesus was to find out how Jewish it is and that I didn’t have to stop being Jewish to believe in Jesus.” I blame the netball and the banjo.

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

what a wonderful singer helen shapiro is, i must politely protest however , about the remark on, helens buck teeth. she has a wonderful warm smile, no buck teeth whatsoever. i have followed helen since 1961 meeting her in person for the fist time in 1976, when she came to southsea in portsmouth, caberet evening for 3 nights, at the long gone vermont hotel. she is one of the nicest, genunine people in show biz you could ever hope to meet. since then have met helen on quite a number of occasions over the years, long may her singing in gospel continue for many more years yet to come. david barber portsmouth hampshire. i have posted artifacts on her, photos, records. autographs, on loan, current pop music exhibition portsmouth city museum

Sildenafil said...

What I have to say is this woman is the best in her genre, actually my father has all her albums.

Viagra Online said...

one of the most great exponent of this music style, beside one of the most pretty lady in that time.

cellulite removal said...

I used to be wondering what is up with that bizarre gravatar??? I do know 5am is early and I’m not trying my finest at that hour, however I hope I don’t appear like this! I'd however make that face if I’m asked to do a hundred pushups. lol
acid reflux remedies
blemish treatment
cholesterol lowering foods
constipation remedies
excessive sweating treatment

excessive sweating treatment said...

I used to be wondering what is up with that bizarre gravatar??? I do know 5am is early and I’m not trying my finest at that hour, however I hope I don’t appear like this! I'd however make that face if I’m asked to do a hundred pushups. lol
how to get rid of cellulite
how to stop snoring
head lice treatment
sinus infection home remedy
yeast infection home remedy

Joan Steward said...

I be able to advocate buy Zithromax after that buy Periactin but but you additionally can do with it, valtrex online choice accomplish you a large amount advantageous.

Anonymous said...

It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including viagra without prescription, and call a doctor right away.

Patricia said...

Really superior post. I simply located your web site and wanted to mention that we currently have actually enjoyed examining this post online surveys for money legit Keep up the superb job.

Otis said...

SHe has adorable smile, love it so much. Valuable information and excellent design you got here! I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and time into the stuff you post!! Thumbs up
wholesale synthetic grass

playhouse plans said...

"Thanks for sharing such a great post. You may want to learn enchanting leveling guide or get in shape with led vs lcd or getting to know on Canon 550d
"

myessaypro1 said...

Whoever wrote this, you know how to make a good article.Nice Post. Please visit our website for essay editing
Expert Proofreading at Reasonable Prices

how to get a girls number said...

"Thanks for sharing such a great post. You may want to learn wow enchanting guide or get in shape with p90x or getting to know on what do you need for p90x

Dramik 98 said...

nice post . plz visit our website for Encino dental implants

mydesertdenta said...
This comment has been removed by the author.
dramik said...

Great post. Thanks for sharing. Tarzana dental implants
Sherman Oaks dental implants
Encino dental implants
Tarzana wisdom teeth
Sherman Oaks wisdom teeth

merchant cash advance loan said...

Aw, this was a really quality post. In theory I'd like to write like this too - taking time and real effort to make a good article... but what can I say... I procrastinate alot and never seem to get something done. business cash advances
A good length! merchant cash advance loan

buy steroids said...

I just found this blog and have high hopes for it to continue.
Keep up the great work, its hard to find good ones. I have added to my favorites. Thank You.

bodybuilding said...

Excellent new topics, always interesting to read articles that are relevant to the topic, thanks for all the great news and responses.

Unknown said...

Thank You Admin for such a Great Post. We the biggest face painter in face painter VA and face painter Hampton Roads serving in the Virginia Area. We Offer Face Painting, Belly Bumps, Glitter Tattoo and Theatrical Makeup with Reasonable Prices.
Thank You Admin for such a Great Post. We the biggest face painter in face painter Tidewater and face painter Norfolk serving in the Virginia Area. We Offer Face Painting, Belly Bumps, Glitter Tattoo and Theatrical Makeup with Reasonable Prices.

green home said...

Thanks for the Great Post. Green Earth Concept Malaysia. Manufacturing | Oil & Gas | Food Processing Industry | Environ Cooling Water Treatment, Commercial | Home Care Products. It also maintain the green home, green products, green product, buy green, eco friendly products, environmental products, eco green products, environmentally friendly products. Thank you for staying with us.

amhash said...

Thanks for such a nice information The information and the aspect were just wonderful.I think that your viewpoint is deep, it’s just well thought out and truly incredible to see someone who knows how to put these thoughts so well.Good job!
Sports Logo Design

Unknown said...

I normally wouldn’t be able to find such great content as this on other sites. You have done a great job with each unique point made on this topic. Thank you for your hard work.
writing experts