There were three bands called The Escorts: 1) an American soul band, 2) a B… Read Full Bio ↴There were three bands called The Escorts: 1) an American soul band, 2) a British Merseybeat band, 3) and an Australian pop band.
1) The Escorts were formed by Reginald Haynes in 1968, and originated their smooth vocal sound within the walls of New Jersey's infamous Rahway State Prison. After many failed attempts to allow them to perform on stage, they were finally given the green light. Two years later they were performing on stage at the infamous Rahway State Prison as prison officials, prison guards, visitors and hardcore inmates cheered, stomped, clapped. Little did they know that the late, great Linda Jones (Hypnotized), sister to one of their fellow inmates, was sitting in the audience accompanied by her producer/manager, George Kerr. Kerr, who was a veteran from the stable of Barry Gordy, Jr. and the early motown days, was in his own words" shocked and amazed to find this type of raw, pulsating talent in prison." After the show George Kerr approached Reginald and told him that he thought The Escorts were stupendous. Then he said something that would change Reginald's life forever and earn them both permanent residence in world history. Kerr said "I want to do something that's never been done in the history of the entertainment world. I want to record The Escorts here in Rahway State Prison". Reginald was elated at the prospect of turning professional and so their journey into the entertainment history books began.
The first live concert of The Escorts outside prison walls at Symphony Hall in Newark, NJ on February 17, 1973 created a sensation and two LPs were produced for Alithea Records during this era while some members were still incarcerated: All We Need Is Another Chance, followed by 3 Down 4 To Go. The latter title refers to the fact that three members had been released since the prison's singing group was formed, while the others continue serving their sentences.
2) The Escorts were a Merseybeat band from Liverpool, England. In 1963, they were voted the ninth most popular group in Liverpool by readers of Mersey Beat magazine.
They originally consisted of:
Terry Sylvester - guitar/lead vocals (born Terence Sylvester, 8 January 1946, Liverpool)
John Kinrade - lead guitar/vocals (born 1946)
Mike Gregory - bass guitar/vocals (born Michael Gregory, 7 November 1946, Liverpool)
Pete Clarke - drums (born Peter Gaskell, 1946) replaced by Kenny Goodlass from The Kirkbys; replaced by Pete Clark; replaced by Tommy Kelly of Earl Preston's Realms; replaced by Paul Comerford of The Cryin' Shames.
Sylvester was replaced by Frank Townsend from The Easybeats (1962 - 65) and the Beachwoods, who was later to become a member of Tony Rivers and the Castaways. Paddy Chambers (ex-Faron's Flamingos and The Big Three) subsequently replaced Townsend. Sylvester left to join The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1966, before replacing Graham Nash in The Hollies. He now lives in Florida and travels all over the United States and Canada playing concerts with such as Billy J. Kramer, Peter Noone, Joey Molland and other British Invasion acts. Sylvester also does a one man show.
Paul McCartney played tambourine on their last record "From Head To Toe" in 1966.
Gregory would also leave The Escorts in 1967 to join The Swinging Blue Jeans, and stayed until 1971, whereupon after leaving and doing sessions for a couple of years, he formed a group with Johnny Goodison of the original Brotherhood of Man called Big John's Rock 'n' Roll Circus in 1975. Gregory stayed in 'The Circus' until its demise in 2005, and is now a solo artist.
Kinrade stopped playing after The Escorts split up in 1967, and is now a hairdresser with two salons. Clarke became the in house session drummer for Apple Music. He did sessions for Kiki Dee and Billy Preston and, after a brief stint in Badfinger, is now living in the US
Although they never released a full album, during their short time together, at the instigation of Elvis Costello, Edsel Records released an LP containing all twelve songs from the six singles in 1983. It was released on CD in 1995 as EDCD 422 and entitled From the Blue Angel, as a reference to the club where they began performing in 1962. Costello also released a single which was a cover of The Escorts last recording - "From Head To Toe" / "Night Time".
3) The Escorts - Brisbane pop band from 1967
1) The Escorts were formed by Reginald Haynes in 1968, and originated their smooth vocal sound within the walls of New Jersey's infamous Rahway State Prison. After many failed attempts to allow them to perform on stage, they were finally given the green light. Two years later they were performing on stage at the infamous Rahway State Prison as prison officials, prison guards, visitors and hardcore inmates cheered, stomped, clapped. Little did they know that the late, great Linda Jones (Hypnotized), sister to one of their fellow inmates, was sitting in the audience accompanied by her producer/manager, George Kerr. Kerr, who was a veteran from the stable of Barry Gordy, Jr. and the early motown days, was in his own words" shocked and amazed to find this type of raw, pulsating talent in prison." After the show George Kerr approached Reginald and told him that he thought The Escorts were stupendous. Then he said something that would change Reginald's life forever and earn them both permanent residence in world history. Kerr said "I want to do something that's never been done in the history of the entertainment world. I want to record The Escorts here in Rahway State Prison". Reginald was elated at the prospect of turning professional and so their journey into the entertainment history books began.
The first live concert of The Escorts outside prison walls at Symphony Hall in Newark, NJ on February 17, 1973 created a sensation and two LPs were produced for Alithea Records during this era while some members were still incarcerated: All We Need Is Another Chance, followed by 3 Down 4 To Go. The latter title refers to the fact that three members had been released since the prison's singing group was formed, while the others continue serving their sentences.
2) The Escorts were a Merseybeat band from Liverpool, England. In 1963, they were voted the ninth most popular group in Liverpool by readers of Mersey Beat magazine.
They originally consisted of:
Terry Sylvester - guitar/lead vocals (born Terence Sylvester, 8 January 1946, Liverpool)
John Kinrade - lead guitar/vocals (born 1946)
Mike Gregory - bass guitar/vocals (born Michael Gregory, 7 November 1946, Liverpool)
Pete Clarke - drums (born Peter Gaskell, 1946) replaced by Kenny Goodlass from The Kirkbys; replaced by Pete Clark; replaced by Tommy Kelly of Earl Preston's Realms; replaced by Paul Comerford of The Cryin' Shames.
Sylvester was replaced by Frank Townsend from The Easybeats (1962 - 65) and the Beachwoods, who was later to become a member of Tony Rivers and the Castaways. Paddy Chambers (ex-Faron's Flamingos and The Big Three) subsequently replaced Townsend. Sylvester left to join The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1966, before replacing Graham Nash in The Hollies. He now lives in Florida and travels all over the United States and Canada playing concerts with such as Billy J. Kramer, Peter Noone, Joey Molland and other British Invasion acts. Sylvester also does a one man show.
Paul McCartney played tambourine on their last record "From Head To Toe" in 1966.
Gregory would also leave The Escorts in 1967 to join The Swinging Blue Jeans, and stayed until 1971, whereupon after leaving and doing sessions for a couple of years, he formed a group with Johnny Goodison of the original Brotherhood of Man called Big John's Rock 'n' Roll Circus in 1975. Gregory stayed in 'The Circus' until its demise in 2005, and is now a solo artist.
Kinrade stopped playing after The Escorts split up in 1967, and is now a hairdresser with two salons. Clarke became the in house session drummer for Apple Music. He did sessions for Kiki Dee and Billy Preston and, after a brief stint in Badfinger, is now living in the US
Although they never released a full album, during their short time together, at the instigation of Elvis Costello, Edsel Records released an LP containing all twelve songs from the six singles in 1983. It was released on CD in 1995 as EDCD 422 and entitled From the Blue Angel, as a reference to the club where they began performing in 1962. Costello also released a single which was a cover of The Escorts last recording - "From Head To Toe" / "Night Time".
3) The Escorts - Brisbane pop band from 1967
Let It Be Me
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Gordon I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Gotthard Don't know who's to blame Don't know who was wrong Love has…
Greater Alexander Wondering about the one the only one that I just…
Hannah Ellis Hello hello hello stacey seah i love you stacey seah…
Hasselhoff David God I bless the day I found you I want to…
Henry Mancini Dearest friends Dear gentlemen Listen to my song Life down h…
henry mancini his piano and orchestra I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Herb Alpert I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
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Herb Alpert & His Marijuana Brass I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
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High Valley Who you gonna call when it's late at night Who you…
Hit Co. Masters Chorus: Master P Let me see it Let me see it Let me…
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Iglesias Julio I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
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J.B. Lenoir God bless the day I found you I want to stay…
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Johnny Mathis Do me wrong, do me right Tell me lies, but hold…
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Joy Oladokun I grew up scared of my father His words were known…
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Justin I'll lie to you If you want me to I'll tell…
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Peaches and Herb I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
Percy Sledge I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Perry Botkin Jr And His Orchestra When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
Peter & Gordon I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Ray LaMontagne There comes a time A time in everyone's life Where nothing s…
Rick Recht One word, one start One chance, one mark One love, to share …
Roberta Flack I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Rod Stewart I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
Roland Kent Lavoie a.k.a Lobo I bless the day I found you, I want to stay…
Rosie Thomas I'm blessed the day I found you I want to stay…
Roy Drusky & Priscilla Mitchell I bless the day I found you I want to…
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Elvis Presley God bless the day I found you I want to…
Sam & Dave I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
Saskia & Serge Are you my girl? I'm alone We're falling apart Are you my gi…
Schmit Timothy B. I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Shaggy and The Beatles When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
Shanes Find each other Make the best of every moment Girls dem gri…
Shelby I can see it your eyes And it's written in your…
Social I've been in love, but now I'm waiting Don't ever want…
Sonny I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Steve Aoki Wait, don't speak Don't wanna hear all your warnings Don't c…
terry baxter and his orchestra When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
The 5th Dimension I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Beatles & Shaggy FEAT. Rik Rok When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
The Blue Diamonds I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Buffoons I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Cascades Well, you told me that you wanted me to be…
The Delfonics I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Everly Brothers I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Fifth Dimension I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Impressions God bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Johns Where ever you go, where ever you may wander in…
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The New Trolls I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Pianos of Cha'n When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
The Righteous Brothers I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Romantic Strings and Orchestra I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Shadows Tonight, tonight Tonight, tonight Tonight, tonight Tonight …
The Sweet Inspirations I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
The Temptations I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
The Walkers Do me wrong, do me right Tell me lies, but hold…
Tierra Eres mi sol mi vida Eres mi noche y dia Hoy y…
Tina & The B-Sides God bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Tom Jones I bless the day I found you I want my arms…
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary…
V.A. I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Vicki Anderson I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
Willie Nelson I bless the day I found you I want to stay…
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We have lyrics for these tracks by The Escorts:
By the Time I Get to Phoenix By the time I get to Phoenix she'll be rising She'll…
Gonna Ride This Whirlwind I'm gonna ride this whirlwind I'm gonna ride this storm Don'…
Happy Sing a happy song Sing a happy song and the world…
Heart Of Gold Heart of gold She has a heart of gold Heart of gold She…
I Can't Stand Crashing like an airplane That got caught in the storm Looki…
I Can't Stand To See You Cry Don′t cry darling Don't cry Ooh I can′t stand to see you cr…
I Cant Stand Crashing like an airplane That got caught in the storm Looki…
I Only Have Eyes For You My love must be a kind of blind love I can't…
I'll Be Sweeter Tomorrow I always like to be on my Ps and Qs And…
Let Love Walk Into Your Heart Let love walk into your heart And let yourself go Let yourse…
Let's Make Love What you find, ah What you feel now What you know-a To be…
Lets Make Love Let love walk into your heart And let yourself go Let yourse…
Little Green Apples And I wake up in the mornin' With my hair…
Look Over Your Shoulder Look Over Your Shoulder You'll find me waiting (hey baby tak…
Love Is Like A Dream Love is like a dream Flying high in the sky On a…
Make me Over You can bend me shake me anyway you wanna Make me…
Ohh Baby Baby Ooh la, la, la, la. I did you wrong, my heart…
Ooh Baby Baby Ooh la, la, la, la. I did you wrong, my heart…
Ooo Baby Baby Ooh la, la, la, la. I did you wrong, my heart…
Sing A Happy Song Sing a happy song Sing a happy song and the world…
Someone to Watch over Me There's a saying old says that love is blind Still were…
Try the Fantasy Try the fantasy Try the fantasy I'll be yours and you'll be…
Whirlwind I'm gonna ride this whirlwind I'm gonna ride this storm Don'…
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