Originally hailing from London, collectable Sixties Beat combo The Deejays only had two singles issued in the UK but proved to be much more popular in Sweden, where they were based and scored several hits and made two albums. COMING ON STRONG is the first UK CD retrospective of this highly-rated band. Originally billed as Johnny Vallons & The Deejays, they were invited to Sweden in 1963 by the manager of The Spotnicks: they came for a two month tour and remained for five years!All of the group's key tracks from 1965-1967 are included on this 28-track compilation, including highlights from the albums The "Deejays" (1966) and "Haze" (1967). The sleeve-notes include quotes from Clive Sarstedt (alias Robin Sarstedt, brother of Peter Sarstedt and Eden Kane), who served time with The Deejays for a year or so. Copies of 'Coming On Strong' on UK Polydor sell for up to £100, fuelled by demand for this Mod/R&B collector's classic. The two Swedish-only albums sell for even more!
01 Long Tall Shorty 02 I Can Tell 03 Farmer John 04 I Just Can't Go To Sleep 05 Black Eyed Woman 06 I'm A Hog For You Baby 07 You Must Be Joking 08 Coming On Strong 09 Dimples 10 Not That Girl 11 Surrender (your Love) 12 Hooked
13 Bama-lama-lou 14 Fever 15 What'cha Tryin' To Do 16 Gloria 17 Strong Love 18 Time And Time Again 19 Tobacco Road 20 It's Gonna Work Out Fine 21 I'll Never Get Over You 22 In The Midnight Hour 23 Working Out Fine 24 Summertime Blues 25 Ring You On Friday 26 Far Apart 27 Why? 28 Without Love 29 Striped Dreams Checked Fear