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The Dakotas is a group of British musicians, which initially convened as a backing band in Manchester, England. However, they are most closely associated with the singer Billy J. Kramer, a Liverpudlian who was the lead vocalist for the group during the 1960s. In the USA they are regarded as part of the British invasion.
The group's name arose from an engagement at the Plaza Ballroom in Oxford Street, Manchester. Their manager asked the group to return the next week dressed as Indians and called the Dakotas, founded in September 1960 by rhythm guitarist Robin MacDonald, with Bryn Jones on lead guitar; Tony Bookbinder (Elkie Brooks older brother,also known as Tony Mansfield) on drums, and Ian Fraser on bass. Ray Jones joined the band as bassist replacing Ian Fraser, and Mike Maxfield joined the band in February 1962 as lead guitarist replacing Bryn Jones after being with a Manchester band called the Coasters. The group first backed Pete MacLaine (February 1962 – January 1963). However, Brian Epstein, who was managing Billy J. Kramer, made the Dakotas an offer to become Kramer's backing band, which they accepted. Epstein insisted the name was Billy J Kramer with The Dakotas, not "and". The group and Billy J Kramer then went to Hamburg to perfect their act.
The Dakotas is a collective term for the U.S. states of North Dakota and South Dakota. It has been used historically to describe the Dakota Territory, and is still used for the collective heritage, culture, geography, fauna, sociology, the economy, and even cuisine among the two states.
The two states combined have a population of 1,592,657, slightly less than Idaho, ranking at 40th place. The number of inhabitants increased by 133,430 from the year before. The Dakotas have a total area of 147,878 square miles (383,177 square kilometres), which rank 4th among U.S. states, right before Montana. The two states also have a population density of 9.8 per sq. mi (3.8 per km2).
The name "Dakota" comes from the Tipi Sapa, a Native American clan that is a branch of the Sioux nation.
A sub-region of the Frontier Strip, the Dakotas are also within the Midwestern United States, with the western portion in the High Plains. The PBS miniseries New Perspectives on the West noted historically important areas within the Dakotas, including the Black Hills, the town of Deadwood, Fort Buford, Standing Rock Reservation and Wounded Knee. The Upper Missouri River and the Upper Missouri River Valley are important geological features in the area, as well.
Billy J. Kramer (born William Howard Ashton, 19 August 1943 in Bootle, Lancashire, England) is a pop singer. In the 1960s he was managed by Brian Epstein, who also managed the Beatles, and he recorded several original Lennon and McCartney compositions.
He grew up as the youngest of seven siblings and attended the St George of England Secondary School, Bootle. He then took up an engineering apprenticeship with British Railways and in his spare time played rhythm guitar in a group he had formed himself, before switching to become a vocalist. The performing name Kramer was chosen at random from a telephone directory. It was John Lennon's suggestion that the "J" be added to the name to further distinguish him by adding a "tougher edge". Kramer soon came to the attention of Brian Epstein, ever on the look-out for new talent to add to his expanding roster of local artists. Kramer turned professional but his then backing group, the Coasters, were less keen, so Epstein sought out the services of a Manchester-based group, the Dakotas, a combo then backing Pete MacLaine.
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Stereo*. The Dakotas play the drifting, ethereal "The Millionaire". 1963 (*mono recording processed to reproduce a stereo effect - listen through stereo headphones for the best quality)
The Dakotas appearing at the Whitby Live annual 60's weekend at the Savoy Hotel, Blackpool on Friday 8th November 2013 along with The Fourmost and Beat Legends. Film courtesy of ©OBP Films.
"Bad to Me" is a song John Lennon wrote (credited to Lennon/McCartney) for Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas while John was on holiday in Spain in 1963. Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas released their recording of the song in 1963 and it became their first #1 UK hit. Paul McCartney was present during the recording session at Abbey Road Studios. The single would be released in the USA the following year, and become a top-ten hit there, reaching number 9. It became the first Lennon/McCartney composition to reach the US Top 40 for an artist other than the Beatles. Bootlegs exist of Lennon's original demo of the song, which was recorded on 31 May 1963. Billy J. Kramer (born William Howard Ashton, 19 August 1943, Bootle, Liverpool, England) is a British Invasion/Merseybeat singer. In the 1960s h...
The Dakotas play the bluesy "Oyeh". 1964. Hang on for the ride!
Rare Top of The Pops footage 1964
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The Dakotas appearing at the Whitby Live annual 60's weekend at the Savoy Hotel, Blackpool on Friday 8th November 2013 along with The Fourmost and Beat Legends. Film courtesy of ©OBP Films.
http://www.thedakotas.co.uk Recorded at The Lowry, Manchester, August 2012 Film and titles: Michael Troy Cartmell. The Dakotas are seen here thrilling a packed house with their rendition of "Let's Work Together" in August 2012 at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester. The Dakotas' name has always been synonymous with that of singer Billy J Kramer, with hits like "Do You Want to Know a Secret", "Little Children" and "Bad to Me". Over the years The Dakotas have evolved into a powerful band in their own right, performing at many acclaimed live shows all over the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States of America. A couple of years ago, the band took the decision to revert back to their original format of a five piece band, which now comprises of Ronnie Ravey, lead vocals. Toni Baker, key...
"Bad to Me" is a song John Lennon wrote (credited to Lennon–McCartney) for Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas while on holiday in Spain. Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas released their recording of the song in 1963 and it became their first number 1 in the UK Singles Chart. Paul McCartney was present during the recording session at Abbey Road Studios. The single would be released in the US the following year, and become a top-ten hit there, reaching number 9. It became one of the first occasions a Lennon–McCartney composition made the US Top 40 recorded by an artist other than the Beatles (the first being "A World Without Love" by Peter & Gordon). Bootlegs exist of Lennon's original demo of the song, which was recorded on 31 May 1963. An acoustic demo from the same era was released on iTune...
Check Dakota on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicdakotamusic/ And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakota.music Icon is the first single from our new EP, Leda. Leda will be released october 26th in the OT301 in Amsterdam. Listen to Icon on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6rmOSYyaRjTsx871uQeaOT Music & Lyrics by Dakota Recorded at Joneski Studio Produced & mixed by Jurriaan Sielcken Mastered by Pieter Kloos Music Video produced and edited by Dakota Special thanks to Sam van Hoogstraten (c) Dakota
From the 1970's 1980's. A live Radio Broadcast of the Dakota Band at the Venus Nightclub in Dayton Ohio. Cover of Devil went down to Georgia. Singer Dave Carroll (Mullikin), guitar Jim Conti, Bass Phil ?, also bass Bob Donisi and Dave's brother, Charles Mullikin. Drums Don Wood, also drums Matt Jordan. Fiddle and keyboards Karen (Tiemann) Highman. We opened for Alabama at this club right before they got huge! Found the pictures and old cassette in the basement. Recorded on cheapo cassette set to one side of the stage so sound is poor. But the nostalgia is still there!
Lion Bear Fox performing 'Dakota' from their new self titled album. This performance was recorded at the Lake Country Folk Fest at Creekside Theatre in Lake Country BC on march 18th, 2017. It was an extraordinary night of music that won't soon be forgotten by those in attendance. Any description I attempt here will fall utterly short of describing the experience of seeing these guys live. Their unparalleled skills as individual artists is only eclipsed by the pure magic that happens when they perform together. If you are a lover of great music and great art then you must jump at the opportunity to see these gentlemen when they come your way. I hope the boys do not mind me sharing this. If they do let me know and I will take it down. Either way, thanks for a great night. You can find ...
The Dakotas appearing at the Whitby Live annual 60's weekend at the Savoy Hotel, Blackpool on Friday 8th November 2013 along with The Fourmost and Beat Legends. Film courtesy of ©OBP Films.
Optreden van de band Dakota tijdens het NS Tryout Festival in Amersfoort.
Выступление группы "Dakota" в 1992-ом году. Оцифровка с VHS-кассеты.
Coyote And The Lost Dakotas live at the club LVC city leiden holland 1988 now with live sounds, is an remake version ,I remastert in this time with HiFi video recorder, there was than many drop out's in the tape but cut it out taped by flipp022 audio recorder Sony wmd6c Master tape sony metaal mic homemade model 1983 I have maybe 1000 old audio records , is only much work for get it good. is a band from belgië Enjoy
The Spotnicks in Germany 26.6.1992 + The Dakotas from Holland
I'll Keep You Satisfied 2:05 I Call Your Name 2:00 Beautiful Dreamer 2:25 The Twelfth Of Never 2:52 Sugar Babe 2:30 I'll Be On My Way 1:10 From A Window 1:55 Second To None 2:19 Anything That's Part Of You 2:21 Still Waters 2:21 Yes 2:30 The Cruel Surf 2:12
Natascha Corrigan Band performed Live! at the Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica, in July 2009. This is the interview that followed.
While in the studio, we had a few minutes to get up close and personal with a few members of Lauren Marie Band. Joey, the drummer, and Dakota , the bass player, gave us an insight of how the first day in the studio has been going for them. They also described how the "Wrath of Love" had been demonstrated in their lives.
Dakota Fanning On Set Interview The Runaways -- For more movie news, trailers, and interviews go to http://www.collider.com -- When a movie is filming, the studio will conduct interviews with the actors for what's called an EPK (electronic press kit). This is released to the press when the movie is getting ready to be released as a way to help promote the film. With The Runaways about to get released, Apparation has provided us with an on set interview with Dakota Fanning. She talks about playing Cherie Currie and the making of the film. Here's the official synopsis: THE RUNAWAYS is a music-fueled, coming of age story of the groundbreaking, all girl 1970s rock band. Los Angeles 1975, Joan Jett (KRISTEN STEWART) and Cherie Currie (DAKOTA FANNING), two teenage valley girls with punk i...
The Dakotas appearing at the Whitby Live annual 60's weekend at the Savoy Hotel, Blackpool on Friday 8th November 2013 along with The Fourmost and Beat Legends. Film courtesy of ©OBP Films.
North Dakota Is Morgan Neuharth, Emily Hobeheidar, and Michelle Blades Show footage is from Yucca Tap Room on June 9, 2012 The interview was filmed on June 10, 2012 Songs(in order): Opa Locka, Don't Touch Me, Quentin, Thing, and Hanz Filmed and Edited by Ryan Buchanan
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Dakota Waddell - Bass Player - Nitrograss Band
Artist:Leo Bennink & The Jumping Jewels TV show 1992. Website:http://www.leobennink.nl ''NEW'',Download Leo Bennink Albums, Tracks and Songs,on the''ITUNES''store The high Quality AAC Music. Leo & Dihl Bennink have a long musical history behind them,both were members of two famous Dutch groups in the sixties Dihl(Tee Set) Leo(The Motions)in 1996 they got the idea to join together and started the legendary guitar group The Black Albinos with Hoss on fenderbass, It makes this band a true time capsule of one of the best guitar talents/bands in this world around. Leo began as a guitar-player in 1959 with the Indo-Rock groups THE REAL RHYTHM TEENS and THE ROCKING SENSATION BOYS. In 1962 (17 years old) he started a professional career as a member of THE TWANGIES and he playe...
Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas - The Millionaire
California sun
Shining through the window
Beating up and down
Like a yellow yo-yo
It's just the sun
Annie's got a gun
She knows how to use it
Points it at the sun
It's a California shoot out
She's got a gun
California Sunset
Orange skies by day
California dreaming
The California way
S.... another stranger
Lying by the pool
Dying to be near you
O' we look so cool
Yes we do