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Showaddywaddy at Majestic Theatre, Retford, England

• A Night at Daddy Gees
• I Wonder Why
• Out on the Town
• A Little Bit of Soap
• Multiplication
• Who Put the Bomp (in the Bomp, Bomp, Bomp)
• Sweet Little Rock & Roller
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Showaddywaddy at Empire Theatre, Blackburn, Blackburn, England

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• I’ll Never Get Over You
• Rock This Town

Showaddywaddy at Butlins Minehead Resort, Minehead, England

Showaddywaddy at civic theatre, chelmsford, england.

• Dancin' Party

Showaddywaddy at G Live, Guildford, England

• Pretty Little Angel Eyes
• Under the Moon of Love
• Three Steps to Heaven
• Hey Rock and Roll

Showaddywaddy at Melton Theatre, Melton Mowbray, England

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Here, we have a look at all the Showaddywaddy songs and also check out their albums too.  Showaddywaddy had a great run in the charts with 23 top 40 singles in the UK.

How Showaddywaddy Formed

The band were formed in 1973 by amalgamating two bands who both played at the same pub in Leicester. Both bands had similar tastes in music. This is why Showaddywaddy uniquely has 2 vocalists, 2 drummers, 2 guitarists and 2 bassists.

The band consisted of Dave Bartram (born 23 March 1952, Leicester) and Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, 18 December 1945, Leicester) on vocals.

Russ Field (born James Lewis Russell Field, 1 September 1949, Berwick-upon-Tweed) and Trevor Oakes (born Trevor Leslie Oakes, 9 September 1946, Leicester) on guitars.

Al James (born Geoffrey Betts, 13 January 1946, Leicester)  and Rod Deas (born 13 February 1948, Scarborough) on Bass.

Romeo Challenger (born 19 May 1950) and Malcolm Allured (born 27 August 1945, Leicester)   on drums.

Their first single released in 1974 was called ‘Hey Rock and Roll’ (a song written by the band) and reached number two in the UK charts. They went on to have great success covering old 50s and 60s songs like ‘Three Steps To Heaven’, Heartbeat, ‘ Under The Moon Of Love ‘ (previously done by Curtis Lee in the 60s) the band’s only number one song.

Showaddywaddy Songs – The Singles

• Hey Rock And Roll (1974) (2)
• Rock ‘N’ Roll Lady (1974) (15)
• Hey Mister Christmas (13)
• Sweet Music (1975) (14)
• Three Steps To Heaven (1975) (2)
• Heartbeat (1975) (7)
• Heavenly (1975) (34)
• Trocadero (1976) (32)
• Under The Moon Of Love (1976) (1)
• When (1977) (3)
• You Got What It Takes (1977) (2)
• Dancin’ Party (1977) (4)
• I Wonder Why (1978) (2)
• A Little Bit Of Soap (1978) (5)
• Pretty Little Angel Eyes (1978) (5)
• Remember Then (1979) (17)
• Sweet Little Rock ‘N’ Roller (1979) (15)
• A Night At Daddy Gee’s (1979) (39)
• Why Do Lovers Break Each Others Hearts? (1980) (22)
• Blue Moon(1980) (32)
• Multiplication (1981) (39)
• Footsteps (1981) (31)
• Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp-a-Bomp-a-Bomp (1982) (37)

Showaddywaddy Songs – The Albums

• Showaddywaddy (1974) (9)
• Step Two (1975) (7)
• Trocadero (1976) (41)
• Greatest Hits (1976) (4)
• Red Star (1977) (20)
• Greatest Hits 1976-1978 (1978) (1)
• Crepes & Drapes (1979) (8)
• Bright Lights (1980) (33)
• The Very Best Of Showaddywaddy (1981) (33)
• Gold (2019) (15)

The band continue to tour with only one original member, the drummer Romeo Challenger.  Andy Pelos is on vocals/guitar he has been with the band since 2012, David Graham on saxophone/guitar has been with the band since 2020. He was previously with the band from 2009-2011 playing saxophone. Tom Bull has been playing on bass guitar since 2020, Billy Shannon was added on guitar/vocals in 2021 and finally Sam Holland on guitar/drums also joined in 2021.

I hope you enjoyed this look at all the Showaddywaddy Songs. Leave a comment and let me know your favourite Showaddywaddy song. Perhaps you have seen them in concert, how did it go? Let me know below.

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Fabulous, brilliant, excellent show, took me back to when I was 15. Never sat down, danced all night, full house, please please let me know when they are due back, will book again. Yeah!!! xx to the band,worlds best rock and roll ba aa aa and !!

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Went to see showaddywaddy on Saturday they were fantastic,the show was electric. The boys work their socks off all night, the music makes you feel so alive,you just want to dance .if you have never seen them you dont know what you are missing.i am looking for the next show. Once you have seen them you want more and more, they are like a drug.all ages go to see them ,and everyone is up clapping and dancing. Bring them on again.they are the best drug you would ever need. I love them all.they get you up on stage to dance with them. After the show we go to the stage door ,and they talk to you , they make you feel really wanted as fans.

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A couple of friends went and had a good evening, we couldnt go so lost the price of 2 tickets! Sad as we had seen them in the past and they were very entertaining, so expected a good evening.

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SHOWADDYWADDY

Showaddywaddy are a rock and roll group from Leicester, England, first formed in 1973, originally consisting of drummer Malcolm "Duke" Allured (born August 27, 1945, Leicester), lead vocalist Dave Bartram (born March 23, 1952, Leicester), guitarist Russ Field (born James Lewis Russell Field, September 1, 1949, Berwick-upon-Tweed), vocalist Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, December 18, 1945, Leicester, died June 7, 2011, Spain), bassist Al James (born Geoffrey Betts, January 13, 1946, Leicester, died November 16, 2018), guitarist Trevor Oakes (born September 9, 1946, Leicester), bassist Rod Deas (born February 13, 1948, Scarborough) and drummer Romeo Challenger (born May 19, 1950, St John's, Antigua, West Indies). Showaddywaddy made their showbiz debut when they appeared on TV talent show New Faces in 1973, giving them their first chart entry with the song Hey Rock & Roll in 1974. Showaddywaddy enjoyed a string of hit songs throughout the 1970s including the UK Official Singles Chart Number 1 Under The Moon Of Love in 1976 and a UK Official Albums Chart Number 1 in 1979 with Greatest Hits (1976-1978). Image: Andre Csallig/Shutterstock

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The greatest rock n roll band ever. These so called group's of today aren't even worthy of Licking showaddywaddy's shoe's.

Mansfield Palace Theatre

Showaddywaddy – 50th anniversary concert tour.

This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy. ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Showaddywaddy have gone on to sell more than 20 million records and tour all four corners of the globe.

Their 50th Anniversary shows will be dynamic and uplifting, featuring all their greatest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts across Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.

So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

Date: 5th October 2024.

Location: Mansfield Palace Theatre Leeming Street, Mansfield NG18 1NG

Cost: £29.00

Time: 19:30 - 21:40

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Dressed up as Teddy Boys in 1973, two groups, Choise and Golden Hammers brought together their bands to form the super-group Showaddywaddy. Because it was an amalgamation of the two groups, they had two sets of everything, from vocalists to drummers, and together they would play original songs, as well as re-worked covers of songs from the 50s and 60s.

When watching their live shows, you witness a very unique set. Before they even take the stage, you can see from all the instruments on stage, that it is going to be a very crowded stage, but once they take the stage and pick up their instruments it’s not as big as you thought it would be. Having two vocalists, your ears are constantly engaged, and on top of that the large band gives off a sound that completely surrounds you. Because the group has been around for so long, the crowd is a bit older, but if you are of my generation, you still recognize a large chunk of the songs they perform. Most of them are really upbeat and a lot of people will get up and dance, because you can’t seem to fight off the urge to move to the music.

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As always they gave not 100% but more they are so professional funny Andy as always witty, they get the audience involved my grandson came once and said nana if you go again please let me come he loves them as much as me, if I could afford it I would go to every gig, and of course they greeted everyone signed autographs so pleaseant after an excellent show and before a long travel home, love my wadds cos its hey rock and roll x

It was a fantastic night they always put on a great show and get people up dancing then afterwards they always take the time to meet Fans for autographs and pics I'd like to thank Marie who is always there selling SWW merchandise the fans are so friendly can't wait to see them again in Skegness

It was a fantastic night the spa was rocking people up dancing from the 2nd song and as always the Waddys always have time to meet their fans for pics and autographs after the gig keep on Rocking guys xx

Really a great show we thoroughly enjoyed it they sound amazing I feel like going to the other venues to see them love song kick with all their updates too don't miss a thing

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Showaddywaddy: Rock & Roll Titans

Hailing from the musical haven of Leicester, England, Showaddywaddy are nothing short of rock and roll legends. Their impeccable craft in rejuvenating timeless hits from the golden era of the 1950s and 60s sets them in the same elite echelon as the likes of Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Waiting for Riki. Not only did they revive classics, but their arsenal also contains breathtaking original compositions. Their monumental achievement of 209 weeks on the UK Singles Chart speaks for itself, with an awe-inspiring 10 Top Ten singles, and one unparalleled anthem reaching the coveted number one spot.

1973 was the year the musical cosmos aligned perfectly. Two incredible forces, Choise and the Golden Hammers (often revered as ‘The Hammers’), united under the majestic banner of Showaddywaddy. These groups found a harmonic synergy at the Fosse Way pub in Leicester, eventually fusing into a supergroup. This birthed an eight-member juggernaut band, uniquely armed with two powerful vocalists, two dynamic drummers, two masterful guitarists, and two rhythmic bassists. Their electrifying debut at the Dreamland Ballroom, Margate, in September 1973, is still whispered in musical legends.

Triumph followed them wherever they went. Showaddywaddy’s dazzling victory on the ATV series “New Faces” in 1973 is testament to their unparalleled talent. With close to 300 television appearances, including a highly celebrated BBC TV special, the “Showaddywaddyshow,” in 1980, their star only shone brighter. Let’s not forget their iconic performance in the 1975 film “Three for All,” showcasing their magical 1974 debut album.

Their maiden anthem, “Hey Rock and Roll,” resonated deeply with fans, storming to number two on the UK Singles Chart. Their self-produced tracks post the “Dancin’ Party” era in 1977, are testament to their genius, breathing new life into classics. After that, their dominion over the charts was undeniable, with 22 more UK hits. Their dedication culminated in the soulful “Under the Moon of Love” in 1976, not only topping charts but touching the hearts of nearly a million people.

Their undeniable ability to transform legendary 50s and 60s hits into something uniquely Showaddywaddy has forever etched them into the hall of fame, alongside iconic tracks by Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Curtis Lee, the Kalin Twins, Marv Johnson, and Chubby Checker. Their legacy is further amplified with hits like “Three Steps to Heaven” and “Under the Moon of Love” resonating globally, even lighting up the South African charts.

In the grand tapestry of rock and roll, Showaddywaddy shines as brightly as the northern star, their legacy parallel to the greatest bands the world has ever known.