The Famous Five - 1970s - Theme Tune & Press Photographs

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The Famous Five - 1970s - Theme Tune & Press Photographs

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I am looking for a copy of the single, featuring the Theme Tune (We Are The Famous Five), from the 1970's TV Version of The Famous Five, I am also interested in obtaining Press Photographs/Stills, from the 1970's series.

If anyone, has got any of the above items, please contact me.
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For the theme tune, Billy, could you not record that from the 70's latest DVD collection, then pop it on a disc or cassette? :)

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I could do, what you suggest above, but I really would like a copy of the single.
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It's extremely hard to come by! I've searched everywhere! :-(
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A shame Zoe (George@Kirrin) no longer contributes as I remember her playing the single - blasting at mega-decibels from her Beetle - en route to a Forum Picnic on a Society Day. :)
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Isn't there a thread somewhere with some pictures of her vast collection on it?
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Yes, this is the thread showing Zoe's collection:

http://www.enidblytonsociety.co.uk/foru ... it=updated" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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One for sale here. They pop up fairly frequently here and on ebay.

https://www.discogs.com/The-Famous-Five ... se/5309690" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Blimey! I've always had it in my mind that no one owns a copy except @GeorgeKirrin! Seriously, though, it's nice to know that copies are available out there. Nice link, Gary. :D
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I've never seen on on eBay personally, though I've looked loads of times! :-D
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What's the Hopwood/Rowe 'B' side like??
B-side "Together Again" was written by ex-Herman's Hermits guitarist Keith Hopwood and his Pluto Recording Studios business partner at the time, Malcolm Rowe.
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From memory, it's much better than the 'A' side. It was available on YouTube accompanied by various stills of the series.
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Here's a link to the B side " Together Again". Ignore the (German ?)titles it's in English.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3GN-4mERRw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


And here's the theme tune, side 'A' of the record, but with various clips from the series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnOKGto-fuo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thanks Jack. :D
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You're welcomew, Pete. It's worth a look/ listen for the photos/ clips alone. I certainly enjoyed it! :lol:
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