The performance is particularly significant for featuring original lead vocalist and bassist (Rodney Bainbridge) in one of his final professionally filmed concert cycles before his death in 2008. Rod Allen : Lead Vocals and Bass Michael Smitham : Guitar and Vocals Bob Jackson : Keyboards and Vocals Paul Hooper : Drums
The performance of "Here It Comes Again" by The Fortunes is a notable late-career capture of the legendary English harmony beat group. Originally a hit that reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965, this specific 2005 rendition was recorded during their European Concert Tour and subsequently featured on the "The Fortunes Live In Concert 2005" DVD . The 2005 Performance Lineup
: Aside from its UK success, the original 1965 version peaked at number 27 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . The Fortunes Live 2005 - Here It Comes Again
The Fortunes performing one of their greatest hits in concert 2005 featuring the original lead vocalist Rod Allen accompanied by : YouTube·Paul Hooper
The song itself is a quintessential example of the Merseybeat and harmony pop sound that defined the British Invasion era. The 2005 Performance Lineup : Aside from its
Note: While Bob Jackson was the primary keyboardist during this period, Geoff Turton briefly filled in from July 2005 to May 2006. Technical and Production Details
: Written by the prolific duo Barry Mason and Les Reed . Note: While Bob Jackson was the primary keyboardist
: Part of the live footage for the DVD was captured at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton as part of the "Sensational 60s" tour. Musical Context of "Here It Comes Again"