{"product_id":"cheat-and-lie-the-miki-dallon-story-1962-1970","title":"Cheat and Lie - The Miki Dallon Story 1962-1970","description":"\u003cp\u003e2CD digipack anthology of tracks recorded, written and\/or produced by one of the Swinging London music scene's most talented all-rounders. Includes hit singles, cult 45s, album tracks, and early demo recordings, mostly cut at the highly collectable Strike Records or, from 1969 onwards, his own Young Blood label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter early spells as a rock 'n' roll pianist and a Joe Meek protégé, north Londoner \u003cstrong\u003eMiki Dallon\u003c\/strong\u003e turned to songwriting, recording some demos with old friend and Outlaws bassist Chas Hodges that attracted the attention of the publishing company Millwick. With Millwick branching out into record production with their own Strike and Go labels, Miki went on to work in a number of disciplines including solo singer, musician, songwriter, talent spotter, and producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe penned hits for The Sorrows (\"\u003cem\u003eTake A Heart\u003c\/em\u003e\") and Neil Christian (\"\u003cem\u003eThat's Nice\u003c\/em\u003e\") and released a quartet of solo singles before forming his own record company, Young Blood, after the collapse of Millwick's empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2CD set, \u003cem\u003eCheat And Lie\u003c\/em\u003e, anthologizes Miki's impressive and eclectic body of work throughout the Sixties, stretching from those early home demos with Chas Hodges through to his work later in the decade with the likes of Don Fardon (including Top Three hit \"\u003cem\u003eIndian Reservation\u003c\/em\u003e\") and British R\u0026amp;B pioneer Jimmy Powell. Featuring hit singles, cult 45s, songwriter demos, and a number of recordings that are now making their first appearance on CD, '\u003cem\u003eCheat And Lie\u003c\/em\u003e' is a fascinating overview of one of British 60s pop's most accomplished jack of all trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISC ONE 1962-1966\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eTHAT'S ALRIGHT\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Mickie Most \u0026amp; The Gear\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eLET ME IN\u003c\/em\u003e\" - The Sessions\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eDO YOU CALL THAT LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Miki Dallon\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eAPPLE PIE\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Miki Dallon\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eSTAIRWAY TO A STAR\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Shelley...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISC TWO 1966-1970\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eOOPS\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Neil Christian \u0026amp; The Crusaders\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eON THE BEACH\u003c\/em\u003e\" - The Extreem\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eTIC TOC\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Little Billy Dean\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eEXTRAORDINARY GIRL\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Mark Martin\u003cbr\u003e\n\"\u003cem\u003eTAKE IT EASY\u003c\/em\u003e\" - Sugar Simone...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grapefruit","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50531198042443,"sku":"2218651","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-08-23_at_17.19.13_2628bfcf_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1728098304","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/cheat-and-lie-the-miki-dallon-story-1962-1970","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}