PEAKSOFT, 5 THE WICK, 37 ESPLANADE GARDENS, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 2AW
Established 1982

Email: sales@peaksoft.co.uk

I NEVER MET COLETTE

Four brilliant original Frankie Connor songs performed by Billy Fury's brother, the former Joe Meek recording artist Jason Eddie (Albie Wycherley). Tracks are: I Never Met Colette, Believe In Love, Helpless, I Know I've Got A Heart. Albie at his very best. A real collector's item and highly recommended.

£6.50

 DREAMING

Our own six-track CD was originally produced in very limited numbers and quickly snapped up.. 

Now it's back. 

Five of the tracks are either new versions of known recordings, or completely new.

So what do you get?  I Must Be Dreaming was announced in 1964 as Billy's next release, but I'm Lost Without You appeared in the shops instead. A real breakthrough came in 2006, when the astounding version included on this CD was discovered. The second Billy Fury lost gem is  In Thoughts Of You, a fascinating alternative version, which did not come to light until 2006, of his final top 10 hit in 1965. It's Only Make-Believe is a Fury standard, reaching the top 20 in 1964. This unique alternative version was discovered a few years ago. Next comes a privately-recorded studio demo of My Life by Tony Tait (Tony Damond, lead singer of Billy's backing group, The Gamblers) who died in 1999. Then there's the first known copy of Billy's dynamic recording of the Jerry Lee Lewis number, Break Up The plaintive Nobody's Child is a favourite of many Fury fans. This extraordinary stereo version, however, is unique.

All for just £7.

DEAD MAN'S CAVE

A brand-new reprint of Conon Fraser's classic adventure novel, set in the 1950s.

Dead Man's Cave was originally written for a teenage audience, but as with all great young people's books, it's a winner with all ages.

Peaksoft have lovingly recreated this epic adventure, long unavailable even on the second-hand market - surviving copies of the original are well-guarded.

Produced with Conon Fraser's enthusiastic support, the new edition has the full original text and illustrations, for which permission was granted by the family of the late Will Nickless (of Eagle fame). 

There is a new foreword by Conon Fraser, as well as the tale of the 20-year process that led to the 21st Century re-issue of Dead Man's Cave. £7.99

The 20-track UK debut album by Canada's King of Skiffle, Lew Dite.

Lew's superb musicianship acknowledges the influence of Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Lonnie Donegan and the Carter family. 

This brilliant, authentic 20-track offering brings skiffle tradition to North American folk. 8-page booklet includes tributes from Chas McDevitt and Vince Eager. A must-have addition to any skiffle collection. 

Track list: 1 We Shall Not Be Moved 2 Wabash Cannonball 3 Going Down That Road Feeling Bad 4 The Midnight Special 5 Putting On The Style 6 Times Are Getting Hard Boys 7 Ham 'n' Eggs 8 Freight Train 9 Whoa Back Buck 10 My Dixie Darling 11 Railroad Bill 12 Can't You Line 'em 13 Worried Man Blues 14 Aunt Rhody 15 You Rascal You 16 Easy Rider 17 Memphis Yodel 18 10,000 Years Ago 19 Dead Or Alive 20 Digging My Potatoes. £9.99.

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The biography of Billy Fury, released by Odeon Entertainment, is offered at £12.99, a £2 reduction on RRP.

Billy Fury
Re-usable, peelable vinyl. £1.50.

Kiss-in-the-Car
Re-usable, peelable vinyl. Please note that the item offered for sale is the tax disc holder (above, left), which is our up-to-date interpretation of the original kiss-in-the-car licence issued by DJ Johnnie Walker on Radio Caroline in 1968. We also provide free of charge, for the convenience of purchasers, a  tidied-up print of the insert (right) which can be freely found in low resolution on the internet.  Johnnie Walker and Radio Caroline have no connection with this offer, the proceeds of which are
wholly donated to our charity appeal. £1.50.

"Billy Fury – always number 1" car sticker in blue and gold. 25cm * 5cm, with two pictures. £1.75

THE BIOGRAPHY

Written by music journalist Spencer Leigh, Wondrous Face has many, many photographs and illustrations, and is the result of much original research.

This is THE FIRST AND STILL THE ONLY biography of Billy published in book form.

164 pages.

£9.99  

TROLLEY TOKEN

Superb quality nickel supermarket trolley tokens on a robust key ring.

Produced exclusively for billyfury.com .

These tokens have a Billy Fury silhouette on one side, and "Billy Fury 1940-1983" on the other.

They are high quality polished nickel.

Never have to hunt for a £1 (or euro) again for a trolley or for a gym locker. Just use the token, then take it back when you've finished.

£2

HALFWAY TO PARADISE:  The story of Britpop 1955-1962.

The contributors include Acker Bilk, Lonnie Donegan, Adam Faith, Rolf Harris, Ronnie Hilton, Anthony Newley, Hank Marvin, Cliff Richard, Tommy Steele, Frankie Vaughan and Marty Wilde.

146 pages.  £9.99

 

 

LEGENDS ON TOUR: The pop package tours of the 1960s.

IMAGINE three or four of the biggest acts in world music appearing on the same stage at a humble little venue a five minute stroll from where you live. Back in the 1960s, pop crazed teenagers didn't have to imagine. They were blessed that long before Ipods and downloads (and even the pop video) were invented pop stars brought their music to the masses by turning up in their towns to play at the local cinema or concert hall. Legends On Tour recreates those magical pop package tours when the stars often travelled together on a bus for a month or more, trekking the towns and cities of the UK. There are rare and unpublished pictures of icons such as Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, The Small Faces, Roy Orbison and many more and the story is brought to life by interviews with 21 pop stars from those days. Kenney Jones of The Small Faces describes these gigs as mini Live Aids, the forerunner of the super stadium shows that were to follow. 

The book features seven tours: 1 Beatles 1963, 2 Del Shannon, Wayne Fontana, Shangri-Las, Herman's Hermits 1965, 3 Kinks, Yardbirds 1965. 4  Hollies, Small Faces, Paul Jones, Peter Jay 1966. 5 Gene Pitney, Troggs 1967. 6 Roy Orbison, Small Faces 1967. 7 Walker Brothers, Kat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, Englebert Humperdinck 1967. 

More than 140 large format (250mm*225mm) nice quality semi-gloss pages with some amazing pictures. Author: Martin Creasy.

£9.88 (saving £6 on RRP)

THINGS DO GO WRONG. The day by day story of Eddie Cochran's final UK tour in 1960, leading to his tragic death.  140 well illustrated pages. Foreword by Bobby Vee.  Brilliant read. £9.99.

PUTTIN' ON THE STYLE

The biography of the pioneering king of skiffle, the late Lonnie Donegan - 160 pages.

Written by the accomplished music journalist Spencer Leigh, Puttin' On The Style has many, photographs and illustrations, and is the result of much original research.

£9.99

DVDs

Play It Cool: Billy Fury’s first feature film, also with Bobby Vee, Helen Shapiro, Danny Williams, and Shane Fenton and the Fentones. 

I’ve Gotta Horse: Billy Fury’s second feature film.

£5.50 for the two. 

£5.50 

WITHOUT YOU CD is available for digital download only.

Please follow this link for details.

LOVE DON'T LET ME DOWN single

The mystery track from the 1960s, recreated by composer Geoff Howlett and singer/producer Johnny Storme.

A backing track by The Gamblers for this song was discovered among the effects of the late Tony Damond.  At my invitation, Geoff Howlett created a melody line and lyrics, which have been arranged and recorded by Johnny Storme.

This recording has been created to show our affection and good wishes for Pauline Swindells, a great Fury Fan and a friend to everyone associated with billyfury.com, who was taken ill in late 2008, and to all of our friends affected by illness.

At Pauline's request, all proceeds from sale of the track will be donated to our official charity, Alder Hey Children's Hospital.  It is available as a £1.99 MP3 download (click the "Buy now" button)

£1.99 download

Alternatively, it can be supplied on CD for £1.99 + standard P&P. (Click the "Add to cart" button) or follow directions below for cheque payment.

Post and packing. Please add £1.99 per order (inland UK), no matter how big or small.  Overseas orders subject to postage surcharge - please email sales@peaksoft.co.uk for quote.

If paying by cheque, please make it payable to Peaksoft and post to 5 The Wick, 37 Esplanade Gardens, Scarborough, YO11 2AW. Credit card payments may be made only on the internet. 

Charity donations:  All proceeds from the sale of the Billy Fury biography, the Dreaming CD, the Ready Steady Go DVD and the Love Don't Let Me Down single are donated to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool.  For an update on the results of our fundraising to date, please follow the link on the front page of billyfury.com.  Other proceeds provide seed money for new projects.