1963 single by Heinz From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Just Like Eddie" is a song by recording artist Heinz. The song was his second solo release after leaving the band The Tornados.
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| Single by Heinz | ||||
| B-side | "Don't You Knock On My Door" | |||
| Released | July 1963 | |||
| Length | 2:39[1] | |||
| Label | Decca F11693 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Geoff Goddard | |||
| Producer(s) | Joe Meek | |||
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The song was a tribute to American rock 'n' roll pioneer Eddie Cochran.[2] The song was produced and engineered by Joe Meek and was released via the record label Decca in 1963.[3] The guitar on the track was played by Ritchie Blackmore,[4] later a founding member of Deep Purple. The song was written by Joe Meek's associate Geoff Goddard.[5] The song was Heinz's only successful song as a solo artist when it entered the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart.[6] The song peaked at number 5 on that chart.[4] The B-side featured the song, "Don't You Knock On My Door".[7]
Heinz's other singles were "Country Boy" (1963), and "You Were There" (1963).
In his book, Rock & Roll: Facts, Figures & Fun, Mike Evans said that it was a tribute record that was not opportunistic like others, because it was released three years after Cochran's death.[8]
"Just Like Eddie" was featured on two Decca compilation EPs following its release. These were titled "Various Artists: Thank Your Lucky Stars Vol 2" and "Various Artists: Ready Steady Go". These were respectively released in June and July 1963.[9] It was included on Heinz's "Tribute To Eddie" collection in September 1963.[9] The song was featured on the Just Like Eddie compilation CD released on 7 August 1995.[10] In 2013, it was included on Heinz - The Essential Collection.[11]
The song has been covered by the Finnish band Teddy and the Tigers.[12] "Just Like Eddie" was later covered by the British electro group Silicon Teens.[13]
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