Pamela Blue is one of the more mysterious female pop-rock vocalists of the … Read Full Bio ↴Pamela Blue is one of the more mysterious female pop-rock vocalists of the early 1960's, and one of the more startling discoveries of producer Joe Meek, at least based on her one and only single. At 15, she was already out of school and trying to find work as a singer, and even fronted a band for a time. She chanced to meet Screaming Lord Sutch, who put her in touch with Joe Meek, who had a song and an arrangement just waiting for a singer. "My Friend Bobby" was written by Geoff Goddard, and it was of a piece with such works as "Tribute To Buddy Holly" and "Just Like Eddie," other Meek production subjects, only more personal. With a sound similar to "Everyday" (by way of the Tornadoes' "Telstar," the obvious conclusion was to substitute "Buddy" for "Bobby" and one came up not only with another Buddy Holly tribute song, but a love song, as well--really from Meek to his idol. It was all very poignant, and Blue was apparently sufficiently encouraged by the results to give up her factory job. Alas, she never got another record released.
Hey There Stranger
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Sherrilynn Nelson
I LOVE this song! Her voice reminds me of Karen Carpenter's... very rich, low and soulful, which is a beautiful counterpoint to the childlike and lighthearted organ. I love how the song tells several different love stories, each representing different outcomes-- maybe expressing different aspects of herself. It's a surprising and fun song! I want to cover it 💜💗💖💗💜
C. F
Not the most brilliant Meek production but I quite enjoy this record. It has a certain charm and haunting quality to it.
Alejandro G
One of Joe Meek's girls. Bizarre and beautiful!
Matthew Lawrenson
This was never going to be a hit. After all, it was a b-side - and 60s b-sides were recorded in about 20 minutes to give the producer a songwriting share in the 45's sales. But I love this. I first heard "Hey There Stranger" over 20 years ago on a Joe Meek compilation CD, and it's stayed with me ever since.
I've heard a lot of music from 1963, and pretty much most of it was completely formulaic. This isn't. The chords are odd, the vocals are roughly double tracked, the organ is wonky and the lyrics...by god, the lyrics. You didn't get this stuff anywhere else in '63, and it's why people still listen to Joe Meek productions now.
mkruup
This is it!
Billy Miller
Her real name actually is Pamela. She was 15 when she recorded this .
Suke Warm
The most mysterious of Meek's girls, whatever happened to Miss Blue ?
J
Funny story, this randon lady started to talk to me while I was at work telling me her life story (I wasn’t really paying attention) Thought she was crazy to be honest but looked her up when got back in work van, And was amazed that she had this crazy History and met some massive names in the business, so went back to her and asked about herself she’s in a 70s now, was drinking from a bottle of wine on the street not the full ticket bless her, but still a lovely lady Lives in Dagenham
AccurateCrabLegs
I think I saw Pamela in the audience during an episode of "The Price is Right" in 1995 or 1996.
SlyDoll7
I wonder what happened to her? She gave up her factory job when she got her "big break". Where is she now?