Jet Harris

Jet Harris

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Jet Harris, along with many of his peers, had originally found his way into the music business via the late 1950s skiffle boom which swept Britain. In 1959 he joined Cliff Richard's backing band, The Drifters. At Harris's suggestion, the band changed their name to The Shadows and Harris and the group shot to stardom becoming household names in the UK. Harris battled with alcoholism during his playing career which led to conflicts with fellow bands members. In 1962 disagreements within The Shadows marginalised Harris and he quit to pursue a solo career. After the heady days of The Shadows, Harris's subsequent musical career failed to live up to the artists' undoubted promise as an innovative and talented bass player. He did a variety of jobs outside the music industry although at one point joined The Jeff Beck group for a brief period. After being declared bankrupt in 1968 Harris sought help for his alcoholism and eventually began playing live shows again. In 2010 he was awarded an MBE but died just over a year later after a two-year battle with cancer.

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In the Beginning
Jet Harris
The Journey
05:08

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  • Discography
Albums
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
02-06-2014
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
01
The Stranger (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:26
02
Medley: Perfidia / Blue Moon (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:14
03
Sleepwalk (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:10
04
Dance On! (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
02:48
05
Wonderful Land (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:15
06
F.B.I (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
02:45
07
Spanish Harlem (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:32
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Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
℗ 1977 Rollercoaster Records
14-04-2014
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
01
The Stranger (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:26
02
Medley: Perfidia / Blue Moon (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:13
03
Sleepwalk (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:10
04
Dance On! (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
02:48
05
Wonderful Land (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:15
06
F.B.I (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
02:45
07
Spanish Harlem (Live)
Jet Harris
Inside (Live at Gloucester Prison 1977)
03:32
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The Journey
01-01-2007
The Journey
01
In the Beginning
Jet Harris
The Journey
05:08
02
San Antonio
Jet Harris
The Journey
04:20
03
It Bites
Jet Harris
The Journey
04:50
04
Krakatoa
Jet Harris
The Journey
04:10
05
The Journey
Jet Harris
The Journey
04:37
06
Ignition
Jet Harris
The Journey
03:56
07
The 4th Man
Jet Harris
The Journey
04:52
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Diamonds Are Trumps
12-08-2002
Diamonds Are Trumps
01
Theme for a Fallen Idol (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
02:59
02
Time Is Tight (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
04:17
03
Dance With the Guitar Man (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
02:53
04
Wipe Out (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
02:06
05
You Can't Sit Down (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
03:14
06
Diamonds (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
02:17
07
Man With the Golden Arm (feat. Bobby Graham)
Jet Harris
Diamonds Are Trumps
02:11
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Singles
Bésame Mucho
Decca
10-05-1962
Bésame Mucho
01
Bésame Mucho
Jet Harris
Bésame Mucho
02:15
Writer: Consuelo Velázquez - Nicola Wilke / Composers: Wilke - Sunny Skylar
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100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
01-12-2011
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
01
Walk, Don't Run
Rhet Stoller
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
01:56
02
Fugitive
The Thunderbolts
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
02:13
03
Bullfight
Jeff Rowena
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
02:18
04
More Like Nashville
The Nashville Five
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
02:15
05
Boots
Nero & The Gladiators
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
02:27
06
Hall of the Mountain King
Nero & The Gladiators
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
01:59
07
How'w 'm Chicks
The Hunters
100 Rockin’ Instrumentals - ‘50s & ‘60s
02:29
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The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
(P) 2015 Moochin About
31-07-2015
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
01
Green Jeans
The Fabulous Flee-Rekkers
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:25
Composers: The Fabulous Flee-Rekkers
02
The Storm
The Hunters
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:13
Composers: The Hunters
03
The Savage
The Shadows
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:23
Composers: The Shadows
04
Guitar Boogie Shuffle
Bert Weedon
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:15
Composers: Bert Weedon
05
Walk Don't Run
The John Barry Seven
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:12
Composers: The John Barry Seven
06
Clap Trap
The Vampires
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:20
Composers: The Vampires
07
Rockin' Susannah
Arthur Greenslade & The Gee-Men
The Greatest Instrumentals 1934~1962
02:24
Composers: Arthur Greenslade & The Gee-Men
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Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
℗ 2013 ODL
04-12-2014
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
01
She's Dangerous
The Secrets
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
02:19
Writer: C. Ward / Composers: C. Ward
02
Flower Power
Mud
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
02:57
Writer: R. Davis / Composers: R. Davis
03
My Lady
Jet Harris
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
02:44
Writer: Reg Presley / Composers: Reg Presley
04
Sharkey
Christopher
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
02:00
Writer: Christopher / Composers: Christopher
05
Her Emotion
CAiN
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
02:11
Writer: Reg Presley / Composers: Reg Presley
06
Oh Girl
Richard Henry
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
02:47
Writer: Richard Henry - Ted Fraser / Composers: Richard Henry - Ted Fraser
07
Grey Man
Paper Blitz Tissue
Piccadilly Sunshine, Part 13: British Pop Psych & Other Flavours, 1967 - 1970
03:19
Writer: Grainer - Lee - Schatz / Composers: Grainer - Lee - Schatz
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Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
(P) 2007 One Media Publishing
17-07-2007
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
01
Baby Now That I've Found You
The Foundations
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
02:35
02
Winchester Cathedral
New Vaudville Band
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
02:13
03
Moon River
Danny Williams
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
02:41
04
Diane
The Bachelors
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
02:35
05
Little Children
Billy J. Kramer
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
02:46
06
Stay
Maurice Williams
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
01:49
07
Running Bear
Johnny Preston
Number One Hits of The 60's Volume 1
02:40
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Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
2004 Musicbank Limited
07-04-2004
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
01
Tell Laura I Love Her (Rerecorded Version)
Ricky Valance
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
02:45
Composers: Barry - Raleigh
02
Ain't Misbehavin' (Rerecorded)
Tommy Bruce
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
02:16
Composers: G Brooks - Razaf - Waller
03
Picture of You (Rerecorded)
Bruvvers
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
02:21
Composers: Beverage - Oakman
04
Tell Him (Rerecorded)
Billie Davis
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
02:20
Composers: Russell
05
Rockabilly Rebel (Rerecorded)
Graham Fenton (Former Lead Singer with Matchbox)
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
02:40
Composers: Bloomfield
06
New Orleans
Harley Quinne
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
03:26
Composers: Guida - Royster
07
Diamonds (Rerecorded)
Jet Harris
Rock 'N' Roll Legends - Rockabilly Rebel
02:42
Composers: Lordon
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Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
Particles
21-09-2020
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
01
Which Dreamed It
Boeing Duveen & The Beautiful Soup
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
02:30
Writer: Sam Hutt - Lewis Carroll / Composers: Sam Hutt - Lewis Carroll
02
Over the Hills and Far Away
Barry Mason
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
02:55
Writer: Paul Samwell Smith - Barry Mason / Composers: Paul Samwell Smith - Barry Mason
03
Clever Little Man
The Julian Kirsch
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
03:22
Writer: Julian Kirsch / Composers: Julian Kirsch
04
Jeremy the Lamp
The Moving Finger
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
02:39
Writer: George Alexander / Composers: George Alexander
05
She Wanders Through My Mind
ROGER DENISON
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
02:02
Writer: ROGER DENISON / Composers: ROGER DENISON
06
Far Away Mountain
Sun Dragon
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
02:51
Writer: Anthony James - Bob Freeman / Composers: Anthony James - Bob Freeman
07
Floatin’
George Bean
Justafixation, VOL. 2: Justavibration
02:54
Writer: George Bean - Mark London / Composers: George Bean - Mark London
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The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
℗ 2011 D.Jefferies
01-01-2011
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
01
Warm Turn, Pt. 1
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
03:17
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
02
Stingray
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
03:29
Writer: Freeman Russ / Composers: Freeman Russ
03
F.B.I.
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
03:18
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
04
Jet Meets General Custer '94
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
03:34
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
05
Walk Don't Run
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
03:49
Writer: Jeffes Simon Harry Piers - Nye Steve - Smith Johnny / Composers: Jeffes Simon Harry Piers - Nye Steve - Smith Johnny
06
Diamonds
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
02:43
Writer: Niebla Eduardo / Composers: Niebla Eduardo
07
Love Me Tender
Tangent
The Studio Sessions + Bonus Tracks / Shadow Magic
03:48
Writer: Matson Vera - Poulton George R - Presley Elvis Aaron / Composers: Matson Vera - Poulton George R - Presley Elvis Aaron
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Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
℗ 2011 D.Jefferies
01-01-2011
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
01
Riders in the Sky
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
03:10
Writer: Jones Stan / Composers: Jones Stan
02
Clifton Lights
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
03:43
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
03
It's a Dog's Life
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
02:37
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
04
Apache
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
02:57
Writer: Lordan Jerry / Composers: Lordan Jerry
05
Theme for a New Day
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
04:01
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
06
Crockett's Theme (Theme from "Miami Vice")
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
03:50
Writer: Unknown / Composers: Unknown
07
Stingray
Tangent
Tributes & Rarities + Live over England + Bonus Tracks
03:29
Writer: Freeman Russ / Composers: Freeman Russ
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Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
Atomicat Records
16-04-2021
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
01
Tomahawk (Instrumental)
TEDDY
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
02:08
Composers: Thomas Colegrove
02
Scalping Party (Instrumental)
The Tornados
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
02:06
03
Stampede (Instrumental)
Al Caiola
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
02:11
Composers: Jacub Zober
04
The Groove (Instrumental)
Ike Turner
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
02:04
Composers: Ike Turner
05
Tacos (Instrumental)
The Royaltones
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
01:48
Composers: Georg Popoff
06
Green Onions (Instrumental)
Dave Grundy Combo
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
02:30
Composers: Jimmy Jones
07
Road Hog (Instrumental)
Johnny Zorro
Whip Masters Instrumentals, Vol. 2
02:10
Composers: Johnny Zorro
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Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
08-12-2014
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
01
Peggy Sue / Heartbeat
Mike Berry
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
04:01
02
Diamonds
Jet Harris
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
02:48
03
Good Golly Miss Molly
Cliff Bennett
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
03:14
04
New Orleans
Mike Sarne
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
03:09
05
Peter Gunn
Chris Black & The Black Cats
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
02:56
06
Bony Moronie
Tommy Bruce
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
03:28
07
Jenny Jenny / Keep a Knockin' / Long Tall Sally
Screaming Lord Sutch
Legends of British Rock 'N' Roll
04:40
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