Conference marvin::uk_music

    Yes, very much so. In fact, they're on at Lakeside, Camberly, this
    evening if you want to go...
    
    Keith

    They are currently on their 30th Anniversary tour and the  gig refereed
    to in .1 is obviously part of that tour. As a matter of interest
    Bruce Welch has just published his biography. He was interviewed
    on radio about it. Seems he had quite a hard childhood.
    
    They seemed to go through a directionless phase from the mid 60s
    to the mid 70s (I think Maroc 7 was their last Top 20 hit in the
    old Shadows mould). They then broke up and reformed countless times.
    They formed a CSN & Y type group (called Marvin Welch and Farrar)
    in about 1971/2. Released two albums which had some good stuff on.
    Problem was the image was not quite right for the youth of that
    period. Also did some funky instrumental albums as the SHADOWS but 
    it just wasn't the Shadows really.
    
    Following their hits with Argentina and Cavatina in the mid/late 70s
    they have regularly produced traditional Shadows sounding albums which
    consist of current hits done in an instrumental style. In my opinion
    most of the stuff is not worth buying. However, some gems have cropped
    up like their rendition of Mark Knopfler's Going Home and the Kenny
    Rogers/Dolly Parton(?) hit 'Up Where We Belong'. 
    
    They have a new album out now. I heard a track on radio which was
    very tasteful. Don't know if it's a Shadows original or not.
    
    If you have a CD, their is a Digitally remastered CD with about
    20-24 of their hits on. They're all there and they sound fantastic.
    Do you know you can actually here amplifier hum on Atlantis and
    Theme For Young Lovers!!

    
    Richard
    Basingtoke

    On the subject of the Shadows, I have all of their albums except
    for one from 1967 entitled "From Hank, Bruce, Brian and John". Does
    anyone know where I can get a copy of this LP (either new, if it
    is still in press, or else a good second hand copy). Then my collection
    will be complete.
    
    I also have only one of the two LPs released by "Marvin, Welch and
    Farrar" (the one called "Marvin, Welch and Farrar", in fact). Does
    anyone know the name of the other LP, and whether it is obtainable?
    
    As far as the standard of the Shadows' music is concerned, their
    more recent LPs are of a much higher technical standard than their
    older ones (ie. a higher musical standard). However, they seem to
    have gone away from the bright, toe-tapping melodies of their early
    years towards a more mellow, semi-classical style. Hank Marvin seems
    to have developed his guitar style, too, since the sixties, and
    they play a much wider range of styles than before. However, whenever
    they release a single these days, they seem to pick on a cover version
    of someone else's hit, rather than releasing one of their own
    compositions (of which there is usually at least one on each album).
    Despite these changes to their style, I think that they are still
    one of the best instrumental groups around, and their more recent
    albums are certainly worth buying ("Guardian Angel" is a particularly
    good one).
    
    
    Dave Hazel.
    

    I have both Marvin Welch and Farrar albums.
    
    The second one is called Second Opinion. I don't think the material
    is as strong as their first.
    
    I've just bought Step with the Shadows. Great stuff. Some of their
    covers are mediocre but their cover of the Bee Gees You Win Again
    is very infectious. Also, superb silky playing on cover of Some
    People. There are about 4-5 own compositions.
    
    I agree with your statement about their own compositions. Many of
    my favourite early hits were own compositions such as Theme For
    Young Lovers. Definetly my favourite. Also, Song for Duke off one
    of their 70s albums. Another one is Years Away on Rockin' with Curly
    Leads. Actually that was a John Farrar composition but he was part
    of the Shads.

    I've got tickets to see them at the Hexagon next month.
    
    Richard

    Is the Marvin Welch and Farrar "Second Opinion" album still available,
    or is it no longer in press?

    
    Dave Hazel

    No idea. I suspect not though.
    
    However, I seem to recall vaguely seeing a cheapo package with either
    both albums in or a compilation from both. This was in the last
    couple of years and MAY have been listed as by The Shadows as opposed
    to MW&F.
    
    Richard
    
    

    I heard that The Shadows have released an original track from their
    latest album as a single. The track is called "Mountains of the Moon"
    (written by Brian Bennett). Does anyone know if it is in the charts,
    and if so, what number? I am in France for the next few months,
    so its a little difficult to keep track of the UK charts.
    
    
    Dave Hazel.

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    Saw The Shadows at the Hexagon.
    
    Triff.
    
    Everley Bros. down one peg....
    
    
    
    diana

    My mum saw them there Thursday and Friday, and agrees. She also came
    over all funny in Marks on Friday when she bumped into Bruce Welch
    buying a T-shirt!
    
    Keith

    Oh gosh I thought he was super.  I must get to know your Mum and find
    out more about this experience!
    
    sigh

    Diana, I'm jealous, do you know if the Shads are playing up North
    at all? BTW how's your back?
    
    Richard

    Hi Richard
    
    Yes they were great and they actually had the guitars plugged in!
    Makes a much better sound you know.
    
    Sorry I don't know where they went after Reading, but do go if
    you get a chance.  I was sitting right by the speakers and they
    played Chris Rea's last album all through the interval so it was
    really all I could have wished for!
    
    diana
    
    
    ps Yes the osteopath worked wonders....

    Friday was the last night of their current tour. However, my mum is a
    devoted Shadows (and CR) fan; if anyone wants to know when they are
    next on, I could give her a call.
    
    Keith

    I too saw them on the Thursday night at the Hexagon. It was a VERY
    expensive night for me ultimately, I'll explain later.
    
    On the one hand I thought the concert was too predictable. I thought
    maybe they could have done some acoustic guitar stuff or generally
    diversified a bit. However, having said that, I left wondering why
    they didn't play Going Home, Theme for Young Lovers, Geronimo, Shazam
    and their cover of You Win Again off their latest. Of course, if
    they had done a few more diverse numbers then there would have been
    just more stuff they would have had to have missed out. Guess you
    can't have it all ways!
    
    Brian Bennet's drum solo was impressive to say the least, and their
    rendition of the Mountains of the Moon (?) track very impressive.
    
    I thought it brilliant in the Encore when the familiar FBI rythm
    got going and just as you realized FBI was coming, Hank launches
    into an urecognisable melody line. Just as you're thinking it isn't
    FBI, so he breaks into the opening bars of FBI. It really brought
    the house down. The whole concert would have benefited enormously
    with this earlier on as I felt that it was only really in the encore
    that the audience really got going.
    
    Now to the expensive bit. Two days later I satisfied a long standing
    dream a bought a red & white (with Maple Neck) Fender Stratocaster.
   
    Richard
    
    ps Then I had to tell my wife!
    
    

    They're good, aren't they Richard? (The Strats, not the Shads!)

    The Strat is great.
    
    Are the Shads good?
    
    Well, the question is semi irrelevant because of the influence they
    had in the early days. I've heard Mark Knopfler, Clapton and Townsend
    all admit that it was the Shads that prompted them to pick up a
    guitar.
    
    But are they GOOD? Well, so much of their stuff sounds easy. Like,
    why is my rendition of Cavatina so naff when Hank plays this simple
    tune with silky smoothness right in front of me the other week.
    I think, once again, the question's irrelevant. The fact is their
    early stuff made great records. No one can deny that. These days,
    they display occasional flashes of inspiration but generally their
    output is bland. They're milking a good thing, and why not? They
    tried to diversify in the 70s and they failed. Good luck to them.
    
    And of course, they were Cliff's backing on many records and listened
    to nowadays their backing was streaks ahead of the competition.
    
    Good luck to them.
    
    Richard
    Richard

    Well of course making something look and sound simple is often the
    sign of great skill isn't it. Yea I learnt Apache,FBI, Wonderful
    Land etc back in the time when they were current hits but it is
    Hank Marvins smoothness that makes the Shadows sound the way they
    do. I have often tried to imitate that quality but have never
    succeeded.
    
    BTW I am now exceedingly green. Where did you get your Strat and
    how much did you have to lay out for it? Is it USA, Jap or Korean?
    When I was in London a few weeks ago some of the stores on Denmark St 
    were competing on Korean Strat prices and I was sorely tempted at �195.
    Having just returned from holiday I was broke so had to leave it.Sigh!
    
    Richard Bell
    Still managing with my Marlin.
    
    

    I wanted a Standard Strat as one of the advantages of a 'plus' seemed
    to be the 'roller' string guides which are mainly for heavy metal
    so, as thats not my scene, I went for a standard.
    
    Talking to many people, the opinion of most was that the Jap Strats
    are as good as the US ones (and a lot cheaper). So, much as I wanted
    one with 'Made in the USA' on, I couldn't justify the �425 which
    seemed to be the going price (Denmark St, Reading, Kingfisher).
    I did see one for �389 but that was a one off.
    
    Finally got a Jap Std Strat in Reading for �225 which I thought
    was reasonable.
    
    Of course, you have to watch cases. You need a decent case and this
    can set you back 50-60 quid. The US ones seems to come with a case
    whereas the Japs don't. So beware. Having said this, Hickies in
    Reading threw in a quality flight case if I bought the guitar and
    amp there. So I did (but the amp WAS overpriced I found out later).
    
    Richard

    Does anyone have any information about Shadows concerts this year?
    Alternatively, can anyone tell me the best way to find out such
    information?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Dave Hazel

    I have just finished reading Bruce Welch's autobiography ("Rock 'n'
    Roll I Gave You the Best Years of my Life").
    
    It's full of interesting statistics about the British pop industry,
    including The Beatles, Cliff Richard and The Shadows (naturally), the
    Rolling Stones, and many other well-known groups. There are also some
    fascinating insights into the Shads' own career, including: Bruce's
    attempted suicide after splitting up with Olivia Newton-John; the
    backgrounds to some of the Shadows' recordings; John Rostill's tragic
    death; Hank Marvin's clash of interest between his music career and his
    religion.
    
    It's very interesting reading, even if you are not a Shadows fan.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

>                        -< Bruce Welsh's autobiography >-
>
>    I have just finished reading Bruce Welch's autobiography ("Rock 'n'
>    Roll I Gave You the Best Years of my Life").
>    
>    It's very interesting reading, even if you are not a Shadows fan.
>    
>    
>    Dave Hazel


Dave,

	Yeah!  I'm a Shadows freak, I did have one of their early sixties 
publications "The Shadows by Themselves" but it got lost......

I'd like to buy a copy, where did you get it from ?  Can you give some more 
ordering details ? Can you get it hardcopy?

thanks in advance,

Dave Litten @SBP 7-782-2314

    I bought my copy in my local WHSMITHS bookshop, but I have seen it in
    branches of Dillons too.
    
    I have only seen it in paperback, but I would assume it is also
    available in hardback. I can get the ISBN by tomorrow, if you want it.
    
    Have you read The Shadows biography, by Mike Read (the DJ)? That is
    worth getting, too.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

    The ISBN for Bruce's book is: 0-14-011984-1
    
    
    Dave Hazel

>    I can get the ISBN by tomorrow, if you want it.
>    
>    Have you read The Shadows biography, by Mike Read (the DJ)? That is
>    worth getting, too.
>    
>    
>    Dave Hazel


Dave,

	Thanks, the ISBN would be helpful, 

No, I have not seen the Mike Read book, any details would be helpful....my 
birthday is coming up soon.....I will drop a few hints...!!


Thanks again,

Dave

    
    So there's life in this note still!
    
    Three things since I last participated.
    
    1) After reading Bruce Welch's book I can see now why the Shadows just
    churn out regular albums of covers which are generally very
    uninspiring. Quite simply Hank is buried in Western Australia and is
    practicing religion (Jehovah Witness I think) and I can see that all
    he's interested in is making money to live off and probably support his
    religion. Music must be very much a secondary thing to his religion (as
    I believe anything is to Jehovah Witnesses).
    
    2) Having got a video with Hank playing Cavatina I now know where I was
    going wrong. Quite simply, assuming its a simple tune! After analysing
    his playing in some detail apart from the first 8 bars virtually every
    note thereafter is played...
    
    		a) as a bend (up 1-2 semitones)
    		b) with tremelo
    		c) and, in some cases, with swell from a foot pedal.
    
    Yes, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!
    
    3) Finally, got 'The Shadows at their Very Best' where they have
    rerecorded all their hits. You HAVE to get this for one major reason.
    Its a CLASSIC example of how technically superior playing and
    technology can ruin good records! Everything is so spot on and yet
    dead.
    
    Richard
    
    
    

    Re. .25:
    
    If you think Hank's playing of Cavatina is good, you should see how he
    plays "Thing-me-jig" (the guitar sounds like a violin), "Theme from
    Local Hero" (even Mark Knopfler likes this), "Equinoxe Part 5" (he
    plays the melody as 3-string chords!), or "Crockett's Theme" (he
    manages to get a volume-pedal effect without touching the volume
    pedal!). Hank is an exceptionally talented guitarist, and it's a shame
    he thinks his religion doesn't want him to use his talent.
    
    As well as Hank's guitar talent, there is Brian Bennett's drumming. His
    own composition "Mountains of the Moon" is the best instrumental the
    Shadows have ever recorded, in my opinion, and Brian's drumming on that
    is hypnotic. It's the only one of their instrumentals where I don't
    watch or listen to Hank playing.
    
    
    Dave Hazel
    
    P.S. I don't have Mike Read's biography handy, so I can't enter its
    ISBN. I'm sure it should be possible to get it from Dillons, WHSmiths,
    or even Virgin, but I haven't noticed if it is still out.

    
    Well, obviously a fellow Shadows afficianado!
    
    I totally agree with you regarding Going Home. As you say, Mark
    Knopfler is quoted as saying he thinks the Shadows rendition was the
    best.
    
    I think the Shadows (with the exception of Bruce, but even he has had
    some major succeses as a composer and producer) are generally
    underrated as musicians. Brian Bennet is a well respected drummer
    in many drummer's circles. I have only recently reacquired Little B
    (last heard approx 1963). It really is quite amazing especially
    considering he must have been quite young then and also drum solos were
    not really 'in' at all (apart from jazz). Also, when I saw the Shadows
    recently Brian did a solo which was truly great. Even more so when you
    think he must be knocking on 50!
    
    What are the Hank Marvin albums 'Words and Music' and 'Guitar
    Syndicate' like? The last one looks as if it may be quite interesting.
    
    Richard

    About Hanks solo albums:
    
    "The Hank Marvin Guitar Syndicate" was originally released in the late
    1970s, but did not get far, and was deleted. It has now been
    re-released by another record company. The reason for its lack of
    success originally was probably that it was a little experimental. Hank
    assembled an "orchestra" of about 10 leading session guitarists, and
    they did a range of numbers, including some compositions written by
    Hank and Brian. There is also a mega-instrumental on the first track,
    called New Earth (written by Alan Hawkshaw, who played keyboards for
    the Shads after Bruce left in 1968). This has a Sci-Fi feel to it, and
    is one of my favourite guitar instrumentals. All of the music is
    instrumental, and it is done to a high level of perfection (Hank
    re-recorded some of the guitar work himself because of the original
    guitars being out of tune - shows how much of a perfectionist he is).
    
    "Words and Music" was originally released in about 1982, and features
    mostly vocal compositions (nearly all of them written by Hank, I
    think). There is one instrumental (Captain Zlogg?). Hank actually
    released a single from it when it was first out ("The Trouble With Me
    Is You" was one side, can't remember the other).
    
    There was also another solo album called "All Alone With Friends",
    which I have on cassette. I haven't seen it for a while, but hopefully
    it will be re-released soon. This is similar to "Words and Music" in
    content and style, but I felt it was better.
    
    Also, there is an old Hank Marvin solo album (possibly his first)
    called just "Hank Marvin". This was released in 1970, and is all
    instrumental stuff. Excellent stuff, too. It even has Brian Bennett
    playing drums for Hank.
    
    Brian Bennett also had a solo album out back in 1978 (pre-"String Of
    Hits"), called "Voyage". This is all electronic music (along the lines
    of that French group, Space), and was all written, produced and
    arranged by Brian. This, too, is an excellent album, but probably not
    available anymore.
    
    Incidentally, I think Bruce is being too modest about his musical
    ability in his autobiography. He contributes a less prominent, but
    indispensible rhythm guitar to the group. I have an album called
    "Shades of Rock", recorded in 1970 without Bruce (after he left). It is
    the worst Shadows recording I have (and I've got all of them, I hope).
    Bruce's contribution is no less important than Hank's.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

    
    I certainly agree regarding Bruce's contribution as a rythm guitarist
    but not convinced that any competent guitarist could not have done the
    same. The KEY point about the Shadows sound was the use of acoustic
    guitar as rythm when most groups were using electric. I think I'm
    correct in saying that this combination of pure strat sound and
    acoustic rythm was unique at the time (and probably still is). WHY oh
    WHY doesn't Bruce play acoustic live!
    
    Words and Music & Guitar Syndicate are both available as CDs. I may
    invest in the latter. Its got some retrospective notes in it where the
    author reckons the album suffered from being about 10 years ahead of
    its time.
    
    Richard 

    I hardly get time to read the product notes files, never mind employee
    interest.  Still, back in the office for a couple of hours, and what do
    I find ...
    
    Never mind the 'tosh' topics, this is what it's all about :-)
    
    Before The Beatles, the word 'groups' meant the shadows.  they are
    *still* the worlds foremost instrumental group.  for me their original
    stuff is far better then their later 'covers', very few of which i
    like.  even some of their earlier vocal cuts are good.
    
    I bought the double best off that came out about a year or so back
    (their EMI stuff, including some of their 70's hits).  you just can't
    beat stuff like 'Songs For Young Lovers', 'Atlantis' .... etc.
    
    They are also ver collectable too.  Record Collector did a good apread
    on their singles about a year back.
    
    David.

    Forgot to mention .... Tim O'Connor (him of 'Tosh' topics fame) is a
    *very* big Shads fan :=====:
    
    Seeya,
    
    Dave.

    Re. .30:
    
>   ...'Songs For Young Lovers'
    
    It's "Theme for Young Lovers", actually. Written by Bruce Welch for the
    film "Wonderful Life".
    
    
    Dave Hazel

Folks,

	To take a different tack.........

I have got the first single the "shadows" ever released it's called "Saturday 
Dance", it is a vocal, and released when they were still called the Drifters.

I have also got Cliff's first EP, can't remember the name but it has got a live 
version of Jet Harris doing "Jet Black". 

I have also got the first EP from the Shadows with all four tracks based on 
cowboy themes ( ie "Theme from Shane" ). Hank is on the front cover made up
to look like Buddy Holly.....bless his heart !!!

I have got their famous first album (along with half the country !!), but it 
is too warped/scratched/worn out to play !....Is it still available ??

Dave

A_mental_freaked_out_Shadows_fan_for_life

    Re. .33:
    
    The Shadows' _first_ single was "Don't Be A Fool With Love"/"Feelin'
    Fine". Their second one was "Jet Black"/"Driftin'". "Saturday
    Dance"/"Lonesome Fella" was their _third_. ("Apache"/"Quartermaster's
    Stores" was their fourth attempt).
    
    I have a feeling that I have seen their first album (called simply "The
    Shadows") recently. It may even be available on CD. I have a vinyl copy
    which I bought several years ago when it was re-released.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

re: -1

Dave H,

	Thanks for the info and corrections............


>    
>    I have a feeling that I have seen their first album (called simply "The
>    Shadows") recently. It may even be available on CD. I have a vinyl copy
>    which I bought several years ago when it was re-released.

Hmmmmmm.....interesting.

Any Shads freaks out there also worn out their copy ?

Dave L

Folks,

	This reply only applies to any guitarists who rate the Shads....

In this months edition of "GUITARIST", there is a Fender ad selling a new 
instruction book written by Hank ( HANK MARVIN's GUITAR TUTOR). It includes 
TWO audio casettes of the great man giving personal verbal and playing 
instruction.

The blurb says to suit beginner/intermediate

No idea of the price or outlets...but I guess any Fender selling music shop
would sell it or order it for you. Perhaps if any folks get further info they 
could post it here.

Dave 

    Re. .36:
    
    I recently wrote to John Friesen to get information on what Shads stuff
    he has got in stock. He is selling the Hank Marvin Guirar Tutor for (I
    think) �24.50.
    
    I don't have the advert or the address with me at the moment, but I
    will bring it in next week and enter the details.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

>    
>    I don't have the advert or the address with me at the moment, but I
>    will bring it in next week and enter the details.


Dave,

	Thanks!!!  I look forward to that,

Cheers,

Dave

    
    You see, there's sooooo many secret Shadows fans out there its not
    true!
    
    Regarding CDs. There is so much of the Shadows early stuff out on CD
    now. The first album I ever got (taped it in 1963 on Dad's Grundig
    TK20!) was 'Out of the Shadows'. Thats on a CD along with another of
    their early albums (both on one CD). Also there are two double CDs of
    the Shadows EP tracks. One of these has various live tracks (in Japan,
    South Africa) and also has the live Jet Black referred to by Dave. I
    also recommend the cheapo CD 'Shadows in the 60s'. Listen to Little B
    LOUD on CD!! However, I have yet to see 'Its Been a Blue Day' (flip to
    Shindig) anywhere but on my battered copy of said single. Lovely track
    (Marvin/Welch I think).
    
    I rate Theme For Young Lovers (along with the Stranger) as amongst
    their most lasting tracks. TFYL always sounds fresh. Funnily enough its
    Bruce's acoustic accompaniment when it comes in after the intro that
    REALLY makes the record. Listen to the 'newly recorded' version where
    the criminal producer has put the acoustic backing down a notch or two.
    Kills the track.
    
    Anyone know if there's a Shadows SIG anywhere? I hesitate to use the
    word fan club! 
    
    Richard

    Re. .39:
    
>   Anyone know if there's a Shadows SIG anywhere? I hesitate to use the
>   word fan club! 
    
    The only source of Shadows information that I know of is John Freisen,
    whose address I'll try to remember to bring with me next week. They
    don't have an official fan club, because they don't want one.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

    Incidentally, this conference is on the right node for discussing the
    Shadows, isn't it?
    
    
    Dave Hazel

    Ok, here's the information I promised:
    
    Hank Marvin Guitar Tutor: Includes 2 cassettes and a book. Price is
    �24.95 plus �3.00 post and packing within the UK. Available from:
    
    John Friesen,
    c/o 56 Stanwell Road,
    Ashford,
    Middlesex.
    
    (cheques payable to John Friesen)
    
    John Friesen is the Shadows' official worldwide mail correspondent.
    
    
    Dave Hazel

    
    Do I detect an upcoming attempt to revitalise Hank's career?
    
    1) The first REAL Shadows music book has been published with all
    tablature (for non guitarists - fingering) including orchestration
    called 'The Shadows off the Record'.
    
    2) Publication within last 6 months of the Hank Marvin guitar tutor,
    apparently a very comprehensive (and expensive) set of books and tapes.
    
    3) Hank appearing in some beer advert I saw the other night (some
    Canadian stuff, Rock*?)
    
    4) Full page interview with Hank in Making Music.
    
    5) News that Hank is releasing an LP in October with Brian May no less!
    
    
    If we start seeing Hank on chat shows then this is a sure sign that
    he's either got a new agent and/or he's coming out of his religious
    reclusiveness.
    
    Richard

    �    3) Hank appearing in some beer advert I saw the other night (some
    �    Canadian stuff, Rock*?)
    
    *Canadian*??  What makes you think that?   Red Rock Cider comes from
    Taunton in Somerset.
    
    Joe.

    
    Just shows how the company's got it's campaign all wrong (or maybe
    right?). Maybe if it looks as if its some exotic foreign bru people'll
    more like buy it!
    
    Richard
    

    
    Well I got Hank's new LP last month "Into the light" and I was
    dissapointed. I thought that shedding the mantle of the Shadows image
    he would try something adventurous but 'fraid not.
    
    There are at least 6 straight covers in the usual Shadows style of the
    last 15 years including Jessica and Sylvia (which, I guess, shows he
    can play as well as whoever these guitar heroes were (Thijs Van Leer,
    Duane Alman?). There are some originals which have yet to grow on me
    (if they ever will) and these, once again, are played in traditional
    Hank style. The two high points are probably the old surfing standard
    'Pipeline' duetted with Duane Eddy and 'We are the Champions' with
    Brian May (although the latter may not appeal to everyone). I think the
    contrast between Hanks playing and Brian May's really works well and
    it's also made me realise what a damn fine 'tune' this is. I'd always
    viewed is as not much more than a footbal chant before now.
    
    All in all a wasted opportunity for Hank to raise himself a peg or two
    to that exalted level of being someone "everyone wants as a guest at
    their concerts" (like Clapton, Les Paul etc etc).
    
    Richard

  I am trying to find a song that my father heard in
Hungary when he was young.  The title in Hungarian
may translate to something like "Blue Star".  I 
haven't had much luck at the music stores in the
US.  

  Any ideas as to what record this song may be on?
I would guess around early 60's.

Thank you for any help,
Edit