Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two To… Read Full Bio ↴Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers were a 1960s beat group, who had two Top 10 hits with ""One Way Love" (#9 UK, 1964), and "Got to Get You into My Life" (#6 UK, 1966).
In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good enough to attract the attention of audio engineer and aspiring record producer Joe Meek, with whom they recorded several singles leased to Parlophone. During this period he used to visit a record store in Hayes, Middlesex called Rowley`s Gramophone Records, it was here that he enjoyed cups of coffee with owner Mr John Rowley and listening to the latest single releases. Even after he became famous, Cliff would still visit the shop. It was Mr Rowley that helped Cliff change management to Brian Epstein.
Bennett continued recording for Parlophone, including cover versions of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "Got My Mojo Working", but failed to make any impact. They were signed by Brian Epstein to a management contract in September 1964, and soon after, on their seventh release, "One Way Love" backed with "Slow Down", they finally charted. But their next record, "I'll Take You Home" b/w "Do You Love Him" only got to #42.[2]
Finally, in early 1966, they were booked as an opening act on The Beatles' last European tour. During those shows, Lennon/McCartney gave Bennett the first hearing of "Got to Get You into My Life", a song that was going to be on their Revolver album later that year, but not to be released as a single. Bennett and company saw their opportunity and took it, with Paul McCartney producing the session. The result was a #6 hit, and that was a double triumph for Bennett, as his own original song "Baby Each Day" graced the B-side.
On bootleg recordings of The Beatles performing at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, a performance of "Hully Gully" (recorded the same night as a Beatles set) is often mistakenly included as a Beatles performance.
Cliff Bennett went on to be part of Toe Fat, whilst Chas Hodges (keyboards) and Dave Peacock (guitar) became Chas 'n' Dave (along with drummer Mick Burt). After Toe Fat disbanded, two of their members (Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake) joined Uriah Heep,[2] and Bennett was asked to join them, but declined. He was also considered for the lead vocalist position in Blood, Sweat & Tears when David Clayton-Thomas left in the early 1970s but once again turned the position down. He released a solo album, Rebellion, in 1971 but he was not to rekindle his success of the previous decade.
In the 1970s Bennett retired from the music industry to become a shipping magnate; however since the mid 1980s he has constantly toured with a reformed Rebel Rousers. More recently he has toured alongside Mike d'Abo, Chris Farlowe, Zoot Money, Maggie Bell, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Manfreds, Steve Ellis and New Amen Corner.
2009 sees Bennett embarking on a UK tour alongside Chris Farlowe, Herbie Goins and the Norman Beaker Band.
In 1959 Bennett put together the first version of the Rebel Rousers, his backing band. They were good enough to attract the attention of audio engineer and aspiring record producer Joe Meek, with whom they recorded several singles leased to Parlophone. During this period he used to visit a record store in Hayes, Middlesex called Rowley`s Gramophone Records, it was here that he enjoyed cups of coffee with owner Mr John Rowley and listening to the latest single releases. Even after he became famous, Cliff would still visit the shop. It was Mr Rowley that helped Cliff change management to Brian Epstein.
Bennett continued recording for Parlophone, including cover versions of "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" and "Got My Mojo Working", but failed to make any impact. They were signed by Brian Epstein to a management contract in September 1964, and soon after, on their seventh release, "One Way Love" backed with "Slow Down", they finally charted. But their next record, "I'll Take You Home" b/w "Do You Love Him" only got to #42.[2]
Finally, in early 1966, they were booked as an opening act on The Beatles' last European tour. During those shows, Lennon/McCartney gave Bennett the first hearing of "Got to Get You into My Life", a song that was going to be on their Revolver album later that year, but not to be released as a single. Bennett and company saw their opportunity and took it, with Paul McCartney producing the session. The result was a #6 hit, and that was a double triumph for Bennett, as his own original song "Baby Each Day" graced the B-side.
On bootleg recordings of The Beatles performing at the Star Club in Hamburg, Germany, a performance of "Hully Gully" (recorded the same night as a Beatles set) is often mistakenly included as a Beatles performance.
Cliff Bennett went on to be part of Toe Fat, whilst Chas Hodges (keyboards) and Dave Peacock (guitar) became Chas 'n' Dave (along with drummer Mick Burt). After Toe Fat disbanded, two of their members (Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake) joined Uriah Heep,[2] and Bennett was asked to join them, but declined. He was also considered for the lead vocalist position in Blood, Sweat & Tears when David Clayton-Thomas left in the early 1970s but once again turned the position down. He released a solo album, Rebellion, in 1971 but he was not to rekindle his success of the previous decade.
In the 1970s Bennett retired from the music industry to become a shipping magnate; however since the mid 1980s he has constantly toured with a reformed Rebel Rousers. More recently he has toured alongside Mike d'Abo, Chris Farlowe, Zoot Money, Maggie Bell, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Manfreds, Steve Ellis and New Amen Corner.
2009 sees Bennett embarking on a UK tour alongside Chris Farlowe, Herbie Goins and the Norman Beaker Band.
Try Once More
Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers Lyrics
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We have lyrics for these tracks by Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers:
634-5789 If you need a little lovin' Call on me all right If…
Ain'T Nobody Home Once upon a time, a long long time ago Wherever you…
Back In The U.S.S.R Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC Didn't get to bed…
Back In The U.S.S.R. Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC Didn't get to bed…
Back In The USSR Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC Didn't get to bed…
Good Times Everybody shake Everybody groove Everybody shake Mary, …
Got to Get You Into My Life I was alone, I took a ride, I didn't know what…
Hold On I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm…
Hold On I'm Coming Don't you ever feel sad Lean on me when times are…
I Can't Stand It I can't stand the pain of love When you get all…
I Love You So The way you make me feel like I belong The way…
I Take What I Want I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah,…
I'll Be Doggone Well, I'll Be Doggone if I would work all day And…
I'll Be There Well, I'll Be Doggone if I would work all day And…
I'll Take You Home Everybody knows you came with him but another girl caught…
I'm In Love With You Woah oh baby what can I do You take all my…
Lover Come Back To Me You went away I let you We broke the ties that bind I…
Mercy Mercy Have mercy Have mercy baby Have mercy Have mercy on me …
One Way Love The way you make me feel like I belong The way…
See Saw Sometimes you love me like a good woman oughta Sometimes yo…
Something You've Got I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm…
Sweet And Lovely Sweet and lovely Sweeter than the roses in May Sweet and l…
Take What I Want I take what I want, I'm a bad go-getter, yeah,…
That's What I Said Gerry's dating jim, julie's dating jack I gotta find a girl,…
Use Me My friends feel it's their appointed duty They keep trying…
When I Get Paid Well I'm working hard everyday I can hardly wait to draw…
When Something Is Wrong With My Baby When something is wrong with my baby Something is wrong wit…
You Got What I Like Oh come on over here baby Come and hold me tight Come…
You Shook Me I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm…
You've Got What I Like Oh come on over here baby Come and hold me tight Come…
You've Really Got A Hold On Me I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Cliff Bennett:
634-5789 If you need a little lovin' Call on me all right If…
ain't nobody home Once upon a time, a long long time ago Wherever you…
Back In The U.S.S.R Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC Didn't get to bed…
BACK IN THE U.S.S.R. Flew in from Miami Beach BOAC Didn't get to bed…
Good Times Everybody shake Everybody groove Everybody shake Mary, Mary…
Got Get Into My Life I was alone, I took a ride I didn't know what…
Got To Get You Into My Life I was alone, I took a ride, I didn't know what…
I can't stand it I can't stand the pain of love When you get all…
I Got You Babe Oh come on over here baby Come and hold me tight Come…
I'll Be Doggone Well, I'll Be Doggone if I would work all day And…
I'll Take You Home Everybody knows you came with him but another girl caught…
I'm In Love With You Woah oh baby what can I do You take all my…
Mercy Mercy Have mercy Have mercy baby Have mercy Have mercy on me …
one way love The way you make me feel like I belong The way…
Sweet & Lovely Sweet and lovely Sweeter than the roses in May Sweet and lov…
That's What I Said Gerry's dating jim, julie's dating jack I gotta find a girl,…
That's Why The way you make me feel like I belong The way…
use me My friends feel it's their appointed duty They keep trying…
When I get Paid Well I'm working hard everyday I can hardly wait to draw…
You Got What I Like Oh come on over here baby Come and hold me tight Come…
You've Really Got a Hold on Me I don't like you, but I love you, Seems that I'm…
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@MjayzToonz
Nice one from Mr. Bennett and his gang,not heard it before !
@flatop47
Cheers Mate
@peternoone9629
What a great band. I see Frank from the Searchers in the shots! Great band YEAH
@flatop47
Thanks For Looking
@BeatlesGirlKaren
Go Cliff B!
@flatop47
Thanks Karen