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The song was a tribute to American rock 'n' roll pioneer [[Eddie Cochran]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Paul|title=Music: Bev's pick; Heinz Just Like Eddie - The Heinz Anthology (Castle)|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-159758538.html|work=[[Sunday Mercury]]|publisher=([[Trinity Mirror]] via [[Highbeam Research]])|accessdate=12 October 2012|author2=Daniels, Jack |author3=Brookes, David |date=25 February 2007}}{{subscriptionrequired}}</ref> The song was produced and engineered by [[Joe Meek]] and was released via the record label [[Decca Records|Decca]] in 1963.<ref>[[#refzak|Zak 2001]], p.232.</ref> The guitar on the track was played by [[Ritchie Blackmore]].<ref name=disc>[[#reftalevski|Talevski 2010]], p.264.</ref> The song written by Joe Meek's associate [[Geoff Goddard]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Clayson|first=Alan|title=The Joe Meek Curse; The record producer Joe Meek claimed to have learnt in a seance that Buddy Holly would die on 3 February. (He did, in 1959.) He himself died on 3 February 1967. The colour picture above, of Meek's proteges, was taken on 3 February 1999 - since when, the people in it have been dying at an alarming rate. Alan Clayson investigates|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-5133460.html|work=[[The Independent]]|publisher=(Independent Print Limited via [[Highbeam Research]])|accessdate=12 October 2012|date=28 January 2001}}{{subscriptionrequired}}</ref> The song is Heinz's only successful song as a solo artist when it entered the Top 20 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Fountain|first=Nigel|title=Heinz Burt|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/apr/11/guardianobituaries.nigelfountain|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=([[Guardian Media Group]])|accessdate=29 July 2013|date=11 April 2000}}</ref> The song peaked at number 5 on the chart.<ref name=disc/> The [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] featured with the song was titled "Don't You Knock On My Door".<ref name=track>[[#refneelypopoff|Neely and Popoff 2009]], p.309.</ref>
The song was a tribute to American rock 'n' roll pioneer [[Eddie Cochran]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Cole|first=Paul|title=Music: Bev's pick; Heinz Just Like Eddie - The Heinz Anthology (Castle)|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-159758538.html|work=[[Sunday Mercury]]|publisher=([[Trinity Mirror]] via [[Highbeam Research]])|accessdate=12 October 2012|author2=Daniels, Jack |author3=Brookes, David |date=25 February 2007}}{{subscriptionrequired}}</ref> The song was produced and engineered by [[Joe Meek]] and was released via the record label [[Decca Records|Decca]] in 1963.<ref>[[#refzak|Zak 2001]], p.232.</ref> The guitar on the track was played by [[Ritchie Blackmore]].<ref name=disc>[[#reftalevski|Talevski 2010]], p.264.</ref> The song written by Joe Meek's associate [[Geoff Goddard]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Clayson|first=Alan|title=The Joe Meek Curse; The record producer Joe Meek claimed to have learnt in a seance that Buddy Holly would die on 3 February. (He did, in 1959.) He himself died on 3 February 1967. The colour picture above, of Meek's proteges, was taken on 3 February 1999 - since when, the people in it have been dying at an alarming rate. Alan Clayson investigates|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-5133460.html|work=[[The Independent]]|publisher=(Independent Print Limited via [[Highbeam Research]])|accessdate=12 October 2012|date=28 January 2001}}{{subscriptionrequired}}</ref> The song is Heinz's only successful song as a solo artist when it entered the Top 20 in the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Fountain|first=Nigel|title=Heinz Burt|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/apr/11/guardianobituaries.nigelfountain|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=([[Guardian Media Group]])|accessdate=29 July 2013|date=11 April 2000}}</ref> The song peaked at number 5 on the chart.<ref name=disc/> The [[A-side and B-side|B-side]] featured with the song was titled "Don't You Knock On My Door".<ref name=track>[[#refneelypopoff|Neely and Popoff 2009]], p.309.</ref>


Joe Meek shot himself to death with Heinz's shotgun, after killing his landlady.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbindependent.org/node/2540|title=Genius or Insanity? The Mind of Joe Meek|last=Abbas|first=Maha|publisher=Stony Brook Independent|date=6 November 2008|accessdate=2 June 2009}}</ref>
Joe Meek shot himself to death with Heinz's shotgun, after killing his landlady.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbindependent.org/node/2540|title=Genius or Insanity? The Mind of Joe Meek|last=Abbas|first=Maha|publisher=Stony Brook Independent|date=6 November 2008|accessdate=2 June 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226033540/http://www.sbindependent.org/node/2540|archivedate=26 February 2009|df=}}</ref>


Heinz's other singles were "Country Boy" (1963), "You Were There" (1963).
Heinz's other singles were "Country Boy" (1963), "You Were There" (1963).

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"Just Like Eddie"
Song
B-side"Don't You Knock On My Door"

"Just Like Eddie" is a song by recording artist Heinz. The song was his 2nd solo release after leaving the band The Tornados. It was released in 1963, the same year that John F Kennedy was assassinated.

Background

The song was a tribute to American rock 'n' roll pioneer Eddie Cochran.[2] The song was produced and engineered by Joe Meek and was released via the record label Decca in 1963.[3] The guitar on the track was played by Ritchie Blackmore.[4] The song written by Joe Meek's associate Geoff Goddard.[5] The song is Heinz's only successful song as a solo artist when it entered the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart.[6] The song peaked at number 5 on the chart.[4] The B-side featured with the song was titled "Don't You Knock On My Door".[7]

Joe Meek shot himself to death with Heinz's shotgun, after killing his landlady.[8]

Heinz's other singles were "Country Boy" (1963), "You Were There" (1963).

Reception

In his book, Rock & Roll: Facts, Figures & Fun, Mike Evans said that it was a tribute record that was not opportunistic like others, because it was released three years after Cochran's death.[9]

Inclusions and covers

"Just Like Eddie" was featured on two Decca compilation EP's following its release. These were titled "Various Artists: Thank Your Lucky Stars Vol 2" and "Various Artists: Ready Steady Go". These were respectively released in June and July 1963.[10] It was included on Heinz's "Tribute To Eddie" collection in September 1963.[10] The song was featured on the "Just Like Eddie" compilation CD released on 7 August 1995.[11] In 2013, It was included on "Heinz - The Essential Collection".[12]

The song has been covered by the Finnish band Teddy and the Tigers.[13] "Just Like Eddie" was later covered by the British electro group Silicon Teens.[14]

Track listing

References

  1. ^ "Just Like Eddie: Heinz". Amazon.co.uk. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  2. ^ Cole, Paul; Daniels, Jack; Brookes, David (25 February 2007). "Music: Bev's pick; Heinz Just Like Eddie - The Heinz Anthology (Castle)". Sunday Mercury. (Trinity Mirror via Highbeam Research). Retrieved 12 October 2012.(subscription required)
  3. ^ Zak 2001, p.232.
  4. ^ a b Talevski 2010, p.264.
  5. ^ Clayson, Alan (28 January 2001). "The Joe Meek Curse; The record producer Joe Meek claimed to have learnt in a seance that Buddy Holly would die on 3 February. (He did, in 1959.) He himself died on 3 February 1967. The colour picture above, of Meek's proteges, was taken on 3 February 1999 - since when, the people in it have been dying at an alarming rate. Alan Clayson investigates". The Independent. (Independent Print Limited via Highbeam Research). Retrieved 12 October 2012.(subscription required)
  6. ^ Fountain, Nigel (11 April 2000). "Heinz Burt". The Guardian. (Guardian Media Group). Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  7. ^ a b Neely and Popoff 2009, p.309.
  8. ^ Abbas, Maha (6 November 2008). "Genius or Insanity? The Mind of Joe Meek". Stony Brook Independent. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 2 June 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Evans 2005, p.32.
  10. ^ a b Bloom 2007, p.365.
  11. ^ "Just Like Eddie". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  12. ^ "Heinz - The Essential Collection: Heinz". Amazon.co.uk. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  13. ^ "Just Like Eddie (2007 Digital Remaster): Teddy & The Tigers". Amazon.co.uk. 26 September 2007. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Just Like Eddie: Silicon Teens". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 29 July 2013.

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