The Mockingbirds

The Mockingbirds

Manchester outfit led by songwriter Graham Gouldman (For Your Love, Heart Full of Soul, Evil Hearted You, Bus Stop, Listen People, No Milk Today, and Pamela, Pamela among others) that also included drummer Kevin Godley. Both went on to 10cc. When BBC-TV;s Top of the Pops was being transmitted from Manchester The Mockingbirds were a regular warm-up band for the show, a scenario that saw them open for the Yardbirds  doing For Your Love.. Gouldman had a daytime job working in a men's outfitters shop. Interesting. File under: Early Incarnations.

Discography:

1965 That's How (It's Gonna Stay) / I Never Should've Kissed You   

You Stole My Love     I Can Feel We're Parting / The Flight Of The Mockingbird 

1966 How To Find A Lover   One By One

In the music library: Nuggets II: Original Artyfacts From The British Empire And Beyond: You Stole My Love How To Find A Lover

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