Chris Farlowe (born John Henry Deighton, 13 October 1940, Islington, North … Read Full Bio ↴Chris Farlowe (born John Henry Deighton, 13 October 1940, Islington, North London, England) is an English rock, blues and soul singer. He is best known for his hit single "Out of Time" (a Rolling Stones song written by Jagger/Richards), which rose to #1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966, his associations with Colosseum and Atomic Rooster, and when recording and performing as Chris Farlowe and The Thunderbirds.
In 1966 he signed with Andrew Loog Oldham, releasing an Immediate label EP featuring the tracks - In the Midnight Hour, Mr Pitiful, Satisfaction and Who Can I Turn To. Followed by the his first Album, 14 Things to Think About. The summer of 1966 saw the release of his biggest hit - Out of Time.
In the later part of the sixties he did the classic - Handbags and Gladrags, written by his friend Mike d' Abo of Manfred Man and recently covered by the Stereophonics. This was to be his last solo chart success. In the 70's Chris sang with the band Colosseum before he moved on to the group Atomic Rooster.
He was involved in a serious road accident which stopped him recording and performing for a couple of years.
He worked with various bands/musicians througout the 80's and 90's and
he still performs live today.
Birth name John Henry Deighton
Also known as Little Joe Cook Born October 13, 1940 (age 68)
Origin Islington, North London, England
Genre(s) Rhythm and Blues Jazz rock
Instrument(s) Vocals
Label(s) Columbia, Immediate
Associated acts The Chris Farlowe Band
The Thunderbirds
The Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet
The John Henry Skiffle
Group Colosseum Atomic Rooster
Website chrisfarlowe.co.uk
Career
Farlowe's musical career began with a skiffle group, The John Henry Skiffle Group in 1957, then The Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet in 1958. He met lead guitarist Bob Taylor (born Robert Taylor, 6 June 1942, London) in 1959 and he joined the band Taylor was in (The Thunderbirds), recording five singles for the Columbia label, without much success. He then moved to Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate label and recorded another eleven singles, five of them cover versions of Rolling Stones songs; ("Paint It, Black", "Think", "Ride On, Baby", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Out of Time"). His most successful was "Out of Time" which was number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966. His next four singles were also well received. The most famous was "Handbags and Gladrags" (which was written by Mike d'Abo), later covered by Rod Stewart and more recently by the Stereophonics).As an English R&B star of the early 1960s, Farlowe released one single, "Stormy Monday Blues", under the pseudonym, 'Little Joe Cook', which helped perpetrate the myth that he was black.His association with jazz rock group Colosseum began in the 1970s, recording a live album and three studio albums Daughter of Time, Bread and Circuses and Tomorrow's Blues (2006).Farlowe continues to tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe with band Colosseum, and also with his own band. Farlowe also deals in antiques and has a showroom in Islington. In 1972 he joined Atomic Rooster and is featured on the albums Made in England and Nice and Greasy. He also sang on three tracks of Jimmy Page's Death Wish II soundtrack 1982 and Outrider album Hummingbird, Prison Blues & Blues Anthem in 1988.
Thunderbirds
In the beginning, Farlowe was backed by the band 'The Thunderbirds', which featured guitarist Albert Lee and Dave Greenslade, (later with him again in Colosseum), Bugs Waddell (bass), Ian Hague (drums) Bernie Greenwood (sax) and Jerry Temple (percussion).
Albums
Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds (February 1966)
14 Things to Think About (June 1966)
The Art of Chris Farlowe (December 1966)
Tonite Let's All Make Love In London (Soundtrack) (July 1968)
The Last Goodbye (August 1969)
From Here to Mama Rosa (September 1970)
Chris Farlowe Band Live (November 1975)
Out of the Blue (July 1985)
The Live EP: Live in Hamburg (March 1986)
Born Again (June 1986)
Chris Farlowe & Roy Herrington Live in Berlin (17/18 October 1991)
Superblues (Recorded live 1991, released 1994)
Farlowe: Waiting in the Wings (May 1992)
Swinging Hollywood (1994)
Lonesome Road (September 1995)
BBC in Concert (January 1996)
As Time Go By (October 1996)
The Voice (April 1998)
Glory Bound (March 2001)
Farlowe That! (May 2003)
Hungary for the Blues (November 2005)
At Rockpalast (October 2006)
Hotel Eingang (2008)
Singles
Singles & EPs on Immediate Records (1965-70)
IM016 "The Fool" / "Treat Her Good" 7"
IM023 "Think" / "Don't Just Look At Me" 7"
IM035 "Out of Time" / "Baby Make It Soon" 7"
IM038 "Ride On Baby" / "Headlines" 7"
IM041 "My Way of Giving" / "You're So Good To Me" 7"
IM049 "Yesterday's Papers" / "Life is But Nothing" 7"
IM056 "Moanin'" / "What Have I Been Doing" 7"
IM065 "Handbags and Gladrags" / "Everyone Makes a Mistake" 7"
IM066 "The Last Goodbye" / "Paperman Fly in the Sky" 7" (B-side with Thunderbirds)
IM071 "Paint It Black" / "I Just Need Your Loving" 7"
IM074 "Dawn" / "April was the Month" 7" (With Thunderbirds)
IM078 "Out of Time" / "Ride On Baby" 7"
IMEP001 "Farlowe in the Midnight Hour" EP
IMEP004 "Chris Farlowe Hits" EP
In 1966 he signed with Andrew Loog Oldham, releasing an Immediate label EP featuring the tracks - In the Midnight Hour, Mr Pitiful, Satisfaction and Who Can I Turn To. Followed by the his first Album, 14 Things to Think About. The summer of 1966 saw the release of his biggest hit - Out of Time.
In the later part of the sixties he did the classic - Handbags and Gladrags, written by his friend Mike d' Abo of Manfred Man and recently covered by the Stereophonics. This was to be his last solo chart success. In the 70's Chris sang with the band Colosseum before he moved on to the group Atomic Rooster.
He was involved in a serious road accident which stopped him recording and performing for a couple of years.
He worked with various bands/musicians througout the 80's and 90's and
he still performs live today.
Birth name John Henry Deighton
Also known as Little Joe Cook Born October 13, 1940 (age 68)
Origin Islington, North London, England
Genre(s) Rhythm and Blues Jazz rock
Instrument(s) Vocals
Label(s) Columbia, Immediate
Associated acts The Chris Farlowe Band
The Thunderbirds
The Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet
The John Henry Skiffle
Group Colosseum Atomic Rooster
Website chrisfarlowe.co.uk
Career
Farlowe's musical career began with a skiffle group, The John Henry Skiffle Group in 1957, then The Johnny Burns Rhythm and Blues Quartet in 1958. He met lead guitarist Bob Taylor (born Robert Taylor, 6 June 1942, London) in 1959 and he joined the band Taylor was in (The Thunderbirds), recording five singles for the Columbia label, without much success. He then moved to Andrew Loog Oldham's Immediate label and recorded another eleven singles, five of them cover versions of Rolling Stones songs; ("Paint It, Black", "Think", "Ride On, Baby", "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Out of Time"). His most successful was "Out of Time" which was number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in 1966. His next four singles were also well received. The most famous was "Handbags and Gladrags" (which was written by Mike d'Abo), later covered by Rod Stewart and more recently by the Stereophonics).As an English R&B star of the early 1960s, Farlowe released one single, "Stormy Monday Blues", under the pseudonym, 'Little Joe Cook', which helped perpetrate the myth that he was black.His association with jazz rock group Colosseum began in the 1970s, recording a live album and three studio albums Daughter of Time, Bread and Circuses and Tomorrow's Blues (2006).Farlowe continues to tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe with band Colosseum, and also with his own band. Farlowe also deals in antiques and has a showroom in Islington. In 1972 he joined Atomic Rooster and is featured on the albums Made in England and Nice and Greasy. He also sang on three tracks of Jimmy Page's Death Wish II soundtrack 1982 and Outrider album Hummingbird, Prison Blues & Blues Anthem in 1988.
Thunderbirds
In the beginning, Farlowe was backed by the band 'The Thunderbirds', which featured guitarist Albert Lee and Dave Greenslade, (later with him again in Colosseum), Bugs Waddell (bass), Ian Hague (drums) Bernie Greenwood (sax) and Jerry Temple (percussion).
Albums
Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds (February 1966)
14 Things to Think About (June 1966)
The Art of Chris Farlowe (December 1966)
Tonite Let's All Make Love In London (Soundtrack) (July 1968)
The Last Goodbye (August 1969)
From Here to Mama Rosa (September 1970)
Chris Farlowe Band Live (November 1975)
Out of the Blue (July 1985)
The Live EP: Live in Hamburg (March 1986)
Born Again (June 1986)
Chris Farlowe & Roy Herrington Live in Berlin (17/18 October 1991)
Superblues (Recorded live 1991, released 1994)
Farlowe: Waiting in the Wings (May 1992)
Swinging Hollywood (1994)
Lonesome Road (September 1995)
BBC in Concert (January 1996)
As Time Go By (October 1996)
The Voice (April 1998)
Glory Bound (March 2001)
Farlowe That! (May 2003)
Hungary for the Blues (November 2005)
At Rockpalast (October 2006)
Hotel Eingang (2008)
Singles
Singles & EPs on Immediate Records (1965-70)
IM016 "The Fool" / "Treat Her Good" 7"
IM023 "Think" / "Don't Just Look At Me" 7"
IM035 "Out of Time" / "Baby Make It Soon" 7"
IM038 "Ride On Baby" / "Headlines" 7"
IM041 "My Way of Giving" / "You're So Good To Me" 7"
IM049 "Yesterday's Papers" / "Life is But Nothing" 7"
IM056 "Moanin'" / "What Have I Been Doing" 7"
IM065 "Handbags and Gladrags" / "Everyone Makes a Mistake" 7"
IM066 "The Last Goodbye" / "Paperman Fly in the Sky" 7" (B-side with Thunderbirds)
IM071 "Paint It Black" / "I Just Need Your Loving" 7"
IM074 "Dawn" / "April was the Month" 7" (With Thunderbirds)
IM078 "Out of Time" / "Ride On Baby" 7"
IMEP001 "Farlowe in the Midnight Hour" EP
IMEP004 "Chris Farlowe Hits" EP
Moanin'
Chris Farlowe Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Moanin'' by these artists:
Billy May and His Orchestra Moanin' low, my sweet man, I love him so Though he's…
Diane Marino Every mornin' find me moanin' 'Cause of all the trouble I…
Gregory Porter feat. Paul Zauner's Blue Brass Todas las noches me moanin encontrar ' Estoy solo y llorando…
Gus Arnheim & His Orchestra Moanin' low, my sweet man, I love him so Though he's…
Hank Snow Moanin' my life slowly away Sittin' here waitin' for the new…
Henri Mancini & His Orchestra Moanin' low, my sweet man, I love him so Though he's…
Karrin Allyson Like the beat, beat, beat of the tom-tom When the jungle…
Killah Priest feat. Killa Sin [killah priest] This goes out, to all the brothers that lost…
Lambert Hendricks Ross Every morning find me moanin′ Cause of all the trouble I…
quincy jones & his orchestra Moanin' low, my sweet man, I love him so Though he's…
Sarah Vaughan Every Mornin' finds me moanin' I'm alone and crying the blu…
Sérgio Mendes Everybody knows I'm moaning I'm alone and crying the blues …
We have lyrics for these tracks by Chris Farlowe:
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction. 'C…
All or Nothing I thought you'd listen to my reason But now I see…
Baby Make It Soon If you're coming home, like your letters say And the plac…
Blues As Blues Can Get Gonna sit right down in my easy chair Pull out a…
Born To Sing Man can be king Seems to have everything But it comes with…
Don I just don't know what to do with myself Don't know…
Don't Walk Away Don´t walk away, don´t walk away Not now that I´m inspired O…
Handbags & Gladrags Ever seen a blind man cross the road trying to make…
I Can't Get No Satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction. 'C…
I Got You There were time and you want to be free My love…
I Just Don t Know What To Do With Myself I just don't know what to do with myself Don't know…
I Remember I remember every number I remember graduation I remember pai…
I'm Free I'm free to do what I want any old time I'm…
I've Been Loving You Too Long There were time and you want to be free My love…
In the Midnight Hour I'm gonna wait till the midnight hour That's when my love…
Lipstick Traces Your pretty brown eyes, your wavy hair, I won't go home…
Looking for You A looking for you, everywhere I miss the touch of your…
Mr Pitiful They call me Mr. Pitiful Baby thats my name now They call…
My Colouring Book For those who fancy colouring books And lots of people do He…
My Girl Josephine Hello Josephine. How do you do? Do you remember me…
My Way of Giving I've been told it's just a matter of time Before you…
On the Beach It′s been hurting me so long I can't keep it in…
Out Of Time You don't know what's going on You've been away for far…
Paint It Black I see a red door and I want it painted…
Reach Out I'll Be There Now if you feel that you can't go on Because…
Ride On Baby A smile on your face But not in your eyes You're looking…
Satisfaction I can't get no satisfaction, I can't get no satisfaction. 'C…
Stormy Monday They call it stormy Monday Yeah, Tuesday it's just as bad Ye…
Think I'm givin' you a piece of my mind. There no charge…
Waiting in the Wings She was standing in the dark Waiting in the wings Just aro…
We're Doing Fine Everybody want's to know If everything's alright, I guess …
What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted As I walk this land with broken dreams I have visions…
Wide Open It's five am, I'm at your door I couldn't stand to…
Yesterday Yesterday, All my troubles seemed so far away, Now it look…
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@dennisk.3909
He still is one of the best vocalists around.
Check out for upcoming events, it's worth it.
@zoltanbotka
Insane orchestration,powerful voice,and then...Colosseum happened !
@tombeasley4769
Yere , It happened 3 or 4 years before I was born ! still great!
@shorelineboy
What a talented guy Chris was /is . This is new to me ,nice one keep them coming
@jeffm.2362
He also performed Yesterday’s Papers at same time at Beat Club- why it’s not released online along with this we’ll never know!
@Glory7RedemptionPrincess
Incredible Chris!
@taraeldred8814
Just so talented x
@AndyMangele
Probably the only song in his catalogue that features a sitar! :)
@DrTomoculus
People still have not realised the monumental landmark George Harrison set, when he ignored centuries of East shall never meet West, and just went ahead and picked up a sitar. This is a huge moment in Music History. He told everyone, hey, you could use an Eastern instrument to play the blues.
He's the first Western musician to be recorded playing an Eastern instrument. That in 100 years of "recording history" that not one single western musician thought to do this, and instead sought to "emulate" or "imitate" the East (see Stravinsky, Ravel, Coltrane, Davies, amongst others) rather than actually pick up an instrument and try and learn it, says how much Harrison impacted Music entire. And that goes beyond "She Loves You". He changed music (as a whole) forever. And has yet to receive the full credit he deserves for being a cultural ambassador between two worlds on the same planet.
And Chris Farlowe sounds black.
:D
@teodoraspinu4617
Happy 80th Birthday Chris Farlowe ❤♥❤🎧🎧🎧🎧🎵🎶🎧🎧❤