Jimmy Campbell

Jimmy Campbell (4 January 1944, Kirkby, Liverpool – 12 February 2007, Liverpool) was an English musician and songwriter from Liverpool, England. He was a member of Merseybeat groups The Kirkbys, The 23rd Turnoff, and Rockin' Horse, as well as releasing three solo albums. Described by Bob Stanley of The Times as "the era's lost songwriter", Although Campbell did not achieve acclaim in the 1960s and 1970s, his work later came to be well regarded, with Will Sergeant naming Campbell's single "Michael Angelo", recorded with 23rd Turnoff among his top ten psychedelic records. The Guardian included the 2004 compilation album, The Dream of Michelangelo, in its list of 1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die.

Discography

With The Kirkbys Singles "'Cos My Baby's Gone" / "She'll Get No Lovin' That Way" (1965 / 7" single / RCA FAS 947 (Finland)) "Don't You Want Me No More" / "Bless You" (1965 / 7" single / RCA FAS 948 (Finland)) "It's A Crime" / "I've Never Been So Much in Love" (1966 / 7" single / RCA 1542)

With The 23rd Turnoff Singles "Michael Angelo" / "Leave Me Here" (1967 / 7" single / Deram DM 150)

As Jimmy Campbell Singles "On a Monday" / "Dear Marge" (1969 / 7" single / Fontana TF 1009) "Lyanna" / "Frankie Joe" (1970 / 7" single / Fontana TF 1076) "Don't Leave Me Now" / "So Lonely Without You" (1970 / 7" single / Fontana 6007 025)

Albums Son of Anastasia (April 1969 / LP / Fontana STL 5508) Half Baked (1970 / LP / Vertigo 6360 010) Jimmy Campbell's Album (1972 / LP / Philips 6308 100)

With Rockin' Horse Singles "Biggest Gossip in Town" / "You Say" (1971 / 7" single / Philips 6006 156) "Stayed Out Late Last Night" / "Julian The Hooligan" (1971 / 7" single / Philips 6006 200) (as Atlantis) "I Ain't Got Time" / "Teddy Boyd's Rock 'N' Roll Show" (1972 / 7" single / Fury FY 302) Supported Chuck Berry on a German TV music special called Beat Club on 29 January 1972 – Post re this performance via 'Colouring the Past'

Albums Yes It Is (1971 / LP / Philips 6308 075)

Compilation albums The Vertigo Annual, (Track 3: "Half Baked", 1970 / LP / Vertigo 6657 001) Heads Together, First Round (Track 3: "Lonely Norman", 1971 / LP / Vertigo 6360 045)