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Wednesday, 11 September 2013

BLUES RAGS ‘N’ HOLLERS


Formed in South Australia in the mid-60s, they were a staple of Adelaide's inner-city basements and cellars, playing R&B and popular hits of the day. In 1966, they recorded their only single on the Leedon label, a cover of Willie Dixon’s ''I Just Want to Make Love to You.'' A popular band of the era, they moved to Melbourne in 1967 but didn’t last much longer. Originally managed by Melbourne entrepreneur Eddie Young, the band is featured on the Big Beat Cellar CD compilation series (Vols. 1 to 3) released on Nickoff Records. Vocalist David Harrison died in 1978, Brian Coghlan in 2023, and Mick Patterson in 2024.

 Members

Brian Coghlan (keyboards), Ted Fry (bass), David Harrison (vocals), John Hilton (guitar), Mick Patterson (drums), Andy Wilkinson (vocals, harmonica), John Carne (bass)




SINGLES
''I Just Want To Make Love To You (#89) / Got Love If You Want It'' 1966 Leedon





 References

 http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/


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10 comments:

  1. BRH Harry15 December 2013 at 23:31

    Hi, I have photo's of the Blues Rags 'n' Hollers if you are still looking to add one to this site. Send me an email address and I will forward one or two to you.
    Cheers C Harrison

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    1. Unknown1 June 2021 at 21:53

      HI Harry, my dads name is Andy Wilkinson and he did some of the lead vocals .. could you also send me some photos (if you still get this message) ? If you reply I will send you my email =0)

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    2. Anonymous29 March 2024 at 20:29

      G'day...my name is John, original bass player for your Dad's group.. would like to know if he is going ok,, have not seen him since enlisting in the ADF 1966

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    3. Anonymous29 March 2024 at 20:59

      John here....email johnnecarne@gmail.com

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    4. Anonymous29 March 2024 at 22:44

      Hi.... My name is Alan, one of the original Blues Rags n Hollers. Would like to hear from anyone who was a part of the band. Cheers Alan .... email alfa.1@bigpond.com

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  2. kimbo24 December 2013 at 11:22

    Thanx Barry ....kimchallands@hotmail.com

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  3. Anonymous13 November 2014 at 16:15

    Hi Barry,
    Happen to be looking on-line again, see that there is still no photo in your blank spot, were the two I sent not what you were looking for perhaps.
    Cheers Carol

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  4. kimbo14 November 2014 at 09:33

    Hi Carol
    Can you send the photos to kimchallands@hotmail.com

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  5. Anonymous20 March 2015 at 01:08

    Blue Rags were great at Elizabeth at the Octagon. They would always start with "I am a road runner" Good band if you did not see them you missed out on some great sounds and talent.

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  6. Anonymous13 December 2025 at 01:03

    Great blues band. Saw them at the Catcher in Flinders Lane, Melbourne. David sang a fabulous song called Shadows and first time I saw the strings of a guitar run up and down side of the drums to give a wailing sound.

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