The seeds were being sown for the eventual success of the Apple band Badfinger by the forming of a Swansea based band named The Iveys in the early ’60s.
My first memory of the Iveys was being woken up by my alarm clock and radio and listening to my local Hartford, Connecticut based radio station WDRC playing this new song by a group named the Iveys, called “Maybe Tomorrow”.
The Iveys – Maybe Tomorrow (Official Music Video, Remastered)
I remember the DJ announcing that this new release was on the Beatles new record label called Apple. My memories of the track on the first hearing were that it had a distinct Beatles feel and influence because of the harmonies and orchestration. I managed to track down the Apple 45 though this was not an easy task and followed the Iveys journey as they evolved into Badfinger. I was disappointed that “Maybe Tomorrow” was not a hit single
After learning of the band’s multiple tragedies as the years passed by it was great and reassuring to learn that people like the late Dan Matovina and his fellow associate, Tom Brennan, have tirelessly worked to preserve the musical history and development of this great band.
Today’s post will present the 5 Iveys Anthology LPs that have been issued thus far demonstrating the origins of what was to eventually become one of Apple Records most successful recording artists. (For track listings of all 5 Anthologies please consult the Tom Brennan links provided below)
THE FIVE IVEYS ANTHOLOGY RELEASES THAT HAVE BEEN ISSUED SO FAR:
The purpose of this post it to highlight the 5 issued Iveys Anthology LPsCCDs. I have all of the 5 Anthology Iveys releases on cd, but I was particularly happy to recently acquire a signed Anthology 4 vinyl LP, signed by one of the Iveys founding members, Ron Griffiths!
TOM BRENNAN’S GREAT BADFINGER/ IVEYS WEBSITE:
This great site and 2 links will help you to find what you are looking for in regard to Iveys and Badfinger releases:
You can also find the contents and the track listings of the releases noted here as well!
The Iveys & Badfinger commercial releases compiled by Tom Brennan
IVEYS YOUTUBE SITE:
THE SIGNED AND NUMBERED IVEYS ANTHOLOGY 4: (ONLY 300 COPIES ISSUED)
The Iveys Anthology Volume 4 Release and Badfinger’s Legacy: A Conversation with Tom Brennan
Back cover of the LP:
THE IVEYS – SOME RON GRIFFITHS INTERVIEWS AND PERFORMANCES:
Things We Said Today #430 – A Talk with Ron Griffiths
The Iveys – Maybe Tomorrow (Official Music Video, Remastered)
The Iveys – And Her Daddy’s A Millionaire – Belgium promo film
Ron Griffiths Interview [BADFINGER/IVEYS]
Ron Griffiths Exclusive Interview: The Iveys, Badfinger, Apple Records and more..
313: The Iveys with Ron Griffiths
The Iveys – The Twelve Days Of Christmas – 1966 song parody
IVEYS COVER HENDRIX:
The Iveys – Purple Haze – Live (1968) – Jimi Hendrix cover
BADFINGER COVERS THE BEATLES ON BBC RADIO ONE:
The Iveys – Revolution – BBC Radio One (1969)
The Iveys – Birthday – BBC Radio One (1969)
THE SIGNED INSERT TO THE SPECIAL 300 COPY ISSUE OF THE IVEYS ANTHOLOLY 4:
LINER NOTES TO ANTHOLOGY 4 BY IVEYS/BADFINGER EXPERT-TOM BRENNAN
Tom Brennan’s wonderful liner notes for the signed edition of The Iveys-Anthology 4
The contents for all of the Ivey Anthologies are available to view at the Tom Brennan websites that open this post!
ANTHOLOGY 1:
I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (Live)
ANTHOLOGY 2:
ANTHOLOGY 3:
Maybe Tomorrow (Demo Remastered 2022)
ANTHOLOGY 5:
The Iveys – Blodwyn demo lyrics video – Miniskirts And Rainbows album
Hope you enjoyed viewing the covers of the 5 Anthology releases that have been issued thus far. Hoping there is more to come!!!
Collect all 5 Iveys Anthology releases!
What is your favourite Iveys or Badfinger song? Let me know in the comments.
Be healthy and be happy!
Buzz
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