Petula Clark

As its name suggests, Quiffs At The Flicks is a celebration of music from the rock n roll era, as included in feature films of the time. More than that, it is a celebration of specifically British feature films.

More pop, soul and beat gems from the London-based company’s 60s girls – with a touch of folk, psychedelia, bubblegum and even jazz. To the 60s Brit Girl enthusiast, discovering the Pye back catalogue is like being a kid in a sweet shop. It was first plundered for the purposes of reissue back in 1990, with the initial volume of the “Here Come The Girls” series which, during its eventual nine-year run, grew to include a further five collections of sublime and neglected gems from girls whose recordings appeared on Pye or sister label Piccadilly. In 2016, 17 years after the last of those compilations, and with a renewal of interest in all things Brit Girl, Ace visited the Pye catalogue for the “Scratch My Back! Pye Beat Girls 1963-1968” CD. But it’s now 2021, and for the new, or even seasoned devotee of the genre, four years is a long time to go without a top-up fix. So in a timely gesture of sustenance, Ace hereby presents “She Wants You! Pye Records’ Feminine Side 1964-1970”, a further set of tracks by the company’s female talent, over half of which never appeared on those 1990s reissues.

The Breakaways were the premier providers of female backing vocals for mid-'60s British pop, working closely with Tony Hatch backing his stable of singers as well as with most of the big names like Burt Bacharach, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Jackie DeShannon, Joe Meek, Shel Talmy, and Andrew Loog Oldham. It might be easier to list who they didn't work with! They were the U.K. equivalent of the Blossoms or the Sweet Inspirations in the U.S. Like those bands, the Breakaways attempted to make it as artists in their own right but never made much of an impact. On this collection there are a handful of excellent singles released under the Breakaways name, but the majority of the disc features them as backup singers to artists like Jackie Trent, Petula Clark, Jimmy Justice, and Tony Jackson. The closest thing the group had to a hit was the stomping "That's How It Goes," which marries their brash unison vocals to a Wall of Sound production and a glorious hook.

If you loved the decade of short skirts and flower power then we have a superb collection for you. In the 1960s love and rock ’n’ roll was the way of life. This 3CD brings you 60 international hits that ruled the early 60s, signature love songs that later inspired the unforgettable summer of love. The heartwarming vocals and melodies are provided courtesy of Petula Clark, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Helen Shapiro, Aretha Franklin, The Searchers and Sandie Shaw to but mention but a few. The timeless gems include Sweets For My Sweet, (There’s) Always Something There To Remind Me, Stand By My Me, When Will I Be Loved, Comin’ Home Baby plus many more.

The album Fifties Girls is a 3-CD compilation released in 2014 by Not Now Music. It features 75 original recordings from the 1950s, showcasing the talents of various female artists who defined the era.

Ultimate Sixties – The Classics brings together 100 of the most iconic tracks from the Swinging Sixties. From Petula Clark to The Stooges, and from Hawkwind to Engelbert Humperdinck, this album presents an eclectic mix of absolute classics from the decade that changed everything.

Ultimate 60s Hits presents 100 of the most loved and cherished 1960s hits from the greatest icons of the time. This superb collection wonderfully encapsulates the Swinging Sixties, jam packed with upbeat dance songs and the most mesmerising vocals & smooth melodies. Take a trip down memory lane with Donovan, The Mamas & The Papas, The Beach Boys, Lulu, The Troggs, Petula Clark, Tom Jones, Scott Walker, Dusty Springfield plus many more great names

The 60s was the decade of peace and love, and while Bob Dylan, John Lennon and many others would fly the flag for peace, artists like PP Arnold, The Searchers, Petula Clark, The Foundataions, The Overlanders (all featured here) sang about love. In the 60s, the accent was on the younger generation having fun. It was time to let your hair down and have a good time, and this superb 2CD collection brings you the love-seeking ladies and the romantic guys who sang from their heart.

originally a british manufacturer of televisions and radios, pye records was formed in 1959 with a vision to release pop music by british artists. pye was the last of the major record companies to release a 45rpm single, but once it finally embraced the format in 1960 both pye and it’s little sister, piccadilly records, gave these british girls their voice and spawned a host of fantastic femme-pop 45s that provided the soundtrack to the colourful, confident and downright fun place that was swinging sixties britain, and it is in these companies catalogues that we find our inspiration for this compilation of some of the finest british female pop ever recorded. it includes hits & obscure songs from petula clark, tawny reed, val mckenna, the caravelles, sandra barry and many more.

Compiled by Austin Powell, the 3 CD set Lipstick, Powder & Paint salutes a decade of girls 1953-1962, and runs the gamut of country, R&B and easy listening, but is primarily pop music with chart appeal. Big names from Rosemary Clooney, Julie London, the Chordettes, Doris Day and Connie Francis to Petula Clark, the Crystals, Timi Yuro, the Marvelettes and Nancy Sinatra are present, so too are lesser-known artists like Lorie Mann, the Perry Sisters, Betsy Brye, Cindy Mann, Yolanda and Mimi Roman. Male record buyers didn't scream and reduce themselves to tears, but many would have dreamt of spending time with their favorite girl singer. Maybe yours is among the 90 tracks included on Lipstick, Powder & Paint.