I don't think Joe stole the music at all. I doubt if he even heard of the film
before. I used to write music & a song almost note for note of my song went to
number one. This was some 2 years after I had written the song & the song had
never left my house. I always remember watching a Dean Martin/Jerry Lewis film
made in the 50s & thought one piece of music reminded me of a Beatles song.
Paul.

--- In joemeek@yahoogroups.com, Leslie Fradkin <lfradkin@...> wrote:
>
> I've read up on this case. And I've watched the video link shown below.
>
> The following is strictly my personal opinion:
>
> Joe probably was influenced by such tunes as "Rule Brittania".
> As was LeDrut. Independently, I think, of one another.
> This kind of coincidence is not uncommon in music.
> IMHO, Joe had too much personal pride to appropriate another's work
> (with the notable exception
> of his session musicians who helped him form his songs when he,
> himself, couldn't complete them without assistance).
>
> That said, there were many about who were looking for a way to destroy
> Joe's momentum after "Telstar" became such a huge hit. This isolated
> coincidence was a good bet to do help achieve that end.
> And, ultimately it did cause Joe fatal harm. It also accelerated his
> already prodigious fears of being persecuted
> by "those out to get him". In fact, one might make a circumstantial
> case that "they" WERE "out to get him".
> He upset the system, the apple cart, and who knows what else.
>
> As for similarities, the first three notes do match, albeit in a
> different phrasing.
>
> This would not be sufficient to find Joe guilty of stealing the tune.
> But this sort of thing happens routinely in the music business.
>
> Les
>
> On Aug 8, 2010, at 2:17 AM, icu202 wrote:
>
> > Out of interest I Goiogled this movie & ended up on You Tube. I have
> > to say the Tin Whistle tune sounds remarkably like the main tune in
> > Telstar. What do you think?
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BPrEPwOiz4
> >
> >
>

The Single Meek Joe Meek/Crazy Head by The Baby Sitars (Featuring Stuart Freed
of JMAS) is now out on Download from I-tunes and all good download sites.

Its a must for all Meek fans.

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/my-two-minds-are-8-miles-high/id377112201
 
You can hear track first at
 
http://www.myspace.com/thebabysitars
 
 
Best
 
Dark Duke

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Greetings Meek Peeps,

I haven't posted here in many years. It is nice to see that there are still lots
of folks interested in Meek. I've mostly been involved with music and my job at
Guitar Player. You can find information on both here:

http://www.barrycleveland.com

The reason I am posting is that I am currently preparing a second edition of my
book for publication as an eBook, and I'm looking for feedback from serious Meek
peeps such as yourselves. Please let me know if you have spotted any
inaccuracies (or even typos if you are up to it) and/or if you have any qualms
with any of the content.

The second edition will be properly edited and feature a new introduction and a
new chapter on the upcoming Meek documentary. The audio files for I Hear A New
World will also be completely remastered using modern sound restoration tools.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers!

Barry

P.S. The email addresses I have for Shaun Brennan, John O'Kill, and John
Cavanagh have all expired, so if any of you are active on this list, please drop
me a line and say hello!

--- In joemeek@yahoogroups.com, "icu202" <riviera32@...> wrote:
>
> Out of interest I Goiogled this movie & ended up on You Tube. I have to say
the Tin Whistle tune sounds remarkably like the main tune in Telstar. What do
you think?
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BPrEPwOiz4
>
No sign of the whole of the tune on youtube, there is more than the penny
whistle, a whole orchestra in fact...it is an eye opener but pure coincidence.

we will be thinking of you, always
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaY1VyizNvE

Check out  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7ml1fxRwzM a great new instrumental
tribute to Joe.

What ever happened with this group. Did the Telstar film put everyone off.

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What ever happened with this group. Did the Telstar film put everyone off.

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PLAQUE UNVEILING - JOE MEEK PLUS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MEEK ROAD IN NEWENT
  Saturday 2nd April, 2011

  The Heritage Foundation are pleased to announce the unveiling of a Blue Plaque
in honour of Joe Meek.

  The unveiling will be performed at 12 Noon by Heritage Foundation on Saturday
2nd
April 2011 at 1 Market Square. Newent. Glos.

  It is also hoped to arrange for the newly constructed Meek Road in Newent to be
opened offically.

  Plus it is also the Joe Meek Society's AGM this same day at the George Hotel
Newent.

--- In joemeek@yahoogroups.com, silvertabbies@... wrote:
>
>
>  PLAQUE UNVEILING - JOE MEEK PLUS NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MEEK ROAD IN NEWENT
>  Saturday 2nd April, 2011
>
>  The Heritage Foundation are pleased to announce the unveiling of a Blue
Plaque in honour of Joe Meek.
>
>  The unveiling will be performed at 12 Noon by Heritage Foundation on Saturday
2nd
> April 2011 at 1 Market Square. Newent. Glos.
>
>  It is also hoped to arrange for the newly constructed Meek Road in Newent to
be opened offically.
>
>  Plus it is also the Joe Meek Society's AGM this same day at the George Hotel
Newent.
>
Copy and pasted from facebook
SPECIAL SCREENING OF TELSTAR THE MOVIE AT THE PALACE CINEMA CINDERFORD IN FOREST
OF DEAN

Sat 2nd April 16.00

In celebration of the Palace's 100th birthday and to coincide with the unveiling
of a blue plaque to Joe Meek in Newent

More details of the Palace Cinema here http://www.cinderpal.com/

Palace Cinderford
www.cinderpal.com
Palace Cinderford

Good Birthday present having Meek Road named after him and a Heritage society
Plaque on his birthplace, one planned for Holloway road too!

Sorry to post personal stuff on this forum, but I haven't heard from Shaun
Brennan since 2007. I'd just like to know how he's doing, and if he's OK. I
worry...

Best,

Frank Young

thanks for the heads up Howard, i changed my password.

I haven't looked in for months.
Remember when people use to discuss Joe Meek.
When it comes down to it only JMS and RGMAS really promote Joe Meek.
AUB

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This is a long shot but does anybody out there know what became of the former
Outlaws drummer Don Groom?

WR