Pamela Green and George Harrison Marks supplied images for several pop releases on 45 r.p.m. by Gala Records. Gala Records was a UK budget label and a division of Musical & Plastics Industries Limited, with offices based at Selmar House, 114 Charing Cross Road, London WC2 – barely a ten-minute walk Continue Reading
Music
A series of music-related posts that connect to Pamela Green and George Harrison marks in some way— mostly old record covers.
Mono Men – See my Soul
I recently came across the 7-inch single See My Soul by the Mono Men. It features Pamela Green on the cover. Some of my regular readers of the blog may recognise the striped bed cover. The single was released in 1993 and the sleeve was designed by the one and Continue Reading
Naked as Nature Intended — the Music
The story of the making of Naked as Nature Intended and its subsequent history has been rigorously chronicled by our illustrious editor, thanks to his enthusiasm for the subject and his priceless Pamela Green archives (which should be saved for the nation). However, as a film historian, the one area Continue Reading
Girls Girls Girls by Stanely Black
Decca Records put out the album Girls Girls Girls by Stanely Black and his Orchestra in 1958. The headshots on the cover are by George Harrison Marks. Pamela Green is shown three times, next to the title tracks; Dolores, Who is Sylvia? and Margie. Not sure who the other models are but Continue Reading
Don’t Touch My Nylons by Marie Bryant
Marie Bryant (1917-1978) was a popular exotic dancer of the late 1930s and early 1940s. When her dancing career ended, she started a successful singing career. One of the greats of black entertainment she appeared in numerous films. In the title track of this LP, Marie’s boyfriend Johnny can’t keep Continue Reading
45 RPM E.P. Cover Girl
Pamela Green and George Harrison Marks would often provide images for record covers. This one features Pam dressed as Rita Landre. The extended play 45 features four songs covered by Ed Cee, Rick Corio, Sam Horn and their various orchestras. Yakety Yak is sung by The Poor Crowns. It was released in Continue Reading
Mister Entertainment Bruce Forsyth
Here’s a fab a picture that most of you won’t have expected to see — George Harrison Marks with Brucie. This is from the photoshoot for the Mister Entertainment LP by Bruce Forsyth with Alyn Ainsworth and his Orchestra put out by Parlophone (PCS 3013) sometime around 1960-1963.
The Wild Black Jets – Teri Martine
A tribute song to Teri Martine by the Wild Black JetsAvailable on the CD “Ready To Rock On!”. Teri Martine was born in Southend, Essex, England. She liked to play dress up and was a bit of a tomboy in her younger days. The buxom, shapely and alluring blonde answered an ad in Continue Reading