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Emile Ford

Emile Ford. British rock was pure white until 1959 when a shy West Indian, Emile Ford, rocketed in and out of favour. Born Emile Sweetnam in Nassau in 1937, he was discovered playing in London coffee bars and decked out with a repertoire similar to Fats Domino's (swinging standards).

He had a backing group, the Checkmates (originally comprising his brother George, John Cuffley and Ken Street), and their first record, 'What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?', was a million seller. Follow-ups, however, made little impression, and Ford's career was over in less than a year.

After dabbling in record production he moved to the Continent and still turns up occasionally on rock'n'roll revival shows.

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The Best Of Emile Ford And The Checkmates (CD)
Emile Ford: The Best Of Emile Ford And The Checkmates (CD) Art-Nr.: CDDR17510

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(D.R.) 16 tracks (37:59) the original recordings. What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? - Plus his other 1950s Hits!
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Very Best
Emile Ford: Very Best Art-Nr.: CDSEE309

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CD on SEE FOR MILES RECORDS by Emile Ford - Very Best
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It's Time For Emil (7inch, EP, 45rpm, PS)
Emile Ford & The Checkmates: It's Time For Emil (7inch, EP, 45rpm, PS) Art-Nr.: 45DR3002

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(Diamond Records) 4-Track Vinyl EP - Original 50's Pye Recordings! 45 rpm, large inner hole for juke box use, with picture cover!
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It's Time For Emil, Vol.2 (7inch, EP, 45rpm, PS)
Emile Ford & The Checkmates: It's Time For Emil, Vol.2 (7inch, EP, 45rpm, PS) Art-Nr.: 45DR3003

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(Diamond Records) 4-Track Vinyl EP - Original 50's Pye Recordings! 45 rpm, large inner hole for juke box use, with picture cover!
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What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes For Me ? (CD)
Emile Ford: What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes For Me ? (CD) Art-Nr.: CDPLS798

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(CASTLE) 15 tracks PYE 1959-62 Emile Ford was a pioneer sound engineer whose original ambition was to market superior amplification equipment, but along the way he became, briefly but memorably, Britain's first black pop star. He formed...
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What Do You Want... - Still 7inch, 45rpm (blue wax)
Emile Ford: What Do You Want... - Still 7inch, 45rpm (blue... Art-Nr.: GE45116

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Counting Teardrops (2-CD)
Emile Ford & The Checkmates: Counting Teardrops (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDNEE347

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(Sequel Records) 61 tracks - The Pye and Piccadilly Anthology
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