The biggest fan of this song was an 8-year-old boy in Easton, Pennsylvania sharing a room with his older brothers Timmy and Eric, who introduced their music-loving little brother to many bands flying under the Top-40 radar. Though if memory serves... I first heard this on one of those "Sound Explosion" compilation LPs I bought with my pocket money. Either way, this is a brilliant example of a well-produced and -recorded remake bettering the original.

I'm the drummer's brother: Jim; I came back to this page to see how many, if any, were fans. I had no idea how many people loved this version. We used to affectionately call this: "Dear Prunejuice"(4 no reason but the sound of it:). I used to think Mainers loved the tune because they(Katfish/Speed Limit/Kahtahdin) are Main-ahs(that's how we pronounce it:). To my amazement, I felt, at that time when few were doing remakes, that they were riding on the back of the Beatles; but, if it sounds good

@glennk1931

2 жыл бұрын

I first heard this version way back in 1975 by happenstance. It caught my attention. Couldn’t recall the name of the group. Nobody else on radio unfortunately played it again. As least in LA. Didn’t hear it until just a few weeks ago while surfing through KZread. Wanted to find out how many bands have covered this. I just bought the promotional single a couple of days ago. Great musicians, and a great arrangement.

Wow... I'm reading these comments and I can not believe how many people had that Ronco "Sound Explosion" Too wow!!! Peace!

The first time I heard this song was on the K-Tel album. I didn't learn until later that it was a Beatles song. Yeah, I probably shouldn't admit that... LOL But I sure loved this version...

That's my brother John, the tallest one. The photo was taken at the Armory in Lewiston. They were opening for some big name band, can't recall who. Andy Govatsos was managing them, and tried to give them a new look. Kiss was new and theatrical make up is what was becoming popular. Moe(left) was the only one willing to try it out.

@greghoffmann444

4 жыл бұрын

Oh lord that photo :) If that was my kids would never let me hear the end of it! Solid tune!

Damn good version of this song!

1976, 5 best friends just finished our Junior year of high school. We're all piled in an old pickup truck hauling ass down the levee road on the Rio Grande valley. It's late June, a sunny day, we just got a case of cold beer and this is blasting on the 8-track. It didn't get any better than that - good times. Thanks for the memories.

Truly, my all-time favorite cover of any Beatles' song. Love the use of the echo-o-o-o. Lovely.

@matterpimp3146

Жыл бұрын

This is a great cover but Earth Wind and Fire's cover of Got To Get You Into My Life still tops my list.

Back in 1975 I was looking for a '45' of this song, but I was looking under 'C' instead of 'K' in the record store and never found it. Found a demo copy about 20 years later. Awesome song!

@greghoffmann444

4 жыл бұрын

Lol that explains why I couldn't ever find it. I swear the 8-track spelled it with a C.

I didn't know much about music when I first heard this, so I hadn't realized until later this was a Beatles song. 😀

these guys did for dear prudence, what elton john did for lucy in the sky in about the same year.(1975) i remember hearing it on a k tel album called (sound explosion)

@robertfarrell7042

2 жыл бұрын

That's where I first heard this song. I didn't realize until later it was a Beatles song. :D

Excellent rendition.

I heard this song today on KXFM 98.3 Lancaster, CA (online) KFXM-LP is a low-power FM radio station broadcasting an oldies music format, from a large record library spanning the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, with over 35,000 selections in rotation, including novelties and instrumentals.

Oh, man! I saw these guys perform at Deering Oaks in Portland, ME. I think it was late 70s? I met them all and got an autographed poster. Great memory!

I thought I was the only person in the world who knew about this song. Thank you. I haven't heard this since the late 70's. Thank you again!

RIP Nick Knowlton.

I just heard the full version of this song here after 42 and a half years. Before, I had only heard the edit from the Ronco "Sound Explosion" album. Even better as I figured except puzzling ending.

Listening to it again 😂 ... your version of this song has so many memories with my friends

Taped this great version off the radio in 1975. Confused about who's version it was - until now!

Incredible version produced by the legendary Bobby Herne at EAB Studios in Lewiston ME. Came out first on the local Gonad label (with picture sleeve), later picked up by Big Tree, and also released overseas on Phillips. They hit a grand slam with this brilliant psychedelic cover!

BEAUTIFUL !! Can't stop listening! !!

This song was on an 8-track that I had as a kid, called "Sound Explosion". It was a mix of R&B, ballads, some rock songs, etc., and was released by K-Tel records (it was one of those TV ads at the time, around 1975). I begged my parents to order it - it really did take 4-6 weeks for delivery! Anyway, I've since found every song that was on that 8-track, on Itunes. Except this one. If any of the original band members read this, please release this if you can.

@TRPost

Жыл бұрын

"Sound Explosion" was released on Ronco Records. My sister had a copy of the LP..

@robertfarrell7042

9 ай бұрын

I had the same album.

Fantastically cool memories from the fall of '75.Excellent interpretation of a Beatles classic.

This is amazing

My mother loved this version of this song. We listened to it a lot when I was a child. Beautiful song - thanks for posting.

Been looking for this since it came out on Big Tree records.

still remember the first time i heard this version in Warner Robins, GA around '74 or 75. Loved it and it is a great cover and better than any other bands tribute. so psychedelic! thanks, i was searching for this version for awhile but didn't know who did it.

Aha! I LOVED this song when it came out. I was a young teenager, starting to pay attention to music for the first time. Thank you for posting this and for solving a decades-long mystery for me.

TY 4 posting this. The BEST cover version I've ever heard. Had looked for this song for years, w/no luck till now. Love Katfish. They should have been huge back then. Moe, John, Jeff, and Nick-luv ya from KY as well as Tennessee. Great version!

Holy crap! This is great! I had this 45 forever, it was gone when my mom sold her home years ago. I remember going to the Waterville Me, YMCA to see these guys, and being inspired to play guitar. Many years later, my band opened for them in Lewiston *then named Speed Limit* and it was a thrill. One of the best rock bands to come out of Maine in my opinion.

@katmum6172

Жыл бұрын

I saw them in 1978 Gray New Gloucester High School

my god man this song(interpretation) has been stuck in my head forever seems like...so cool to finally hear it again.....

I said: I'm the drummer's brother: Jim; I came back to this page to see how many, if any, were fans. I had no idea how many people loved this version. We used to affectionately call this: "Dear Prunejuice"(4 no reason but the sound of it:). I used to think Mainers loved the tune because they(Katfish/Speed Limit/Kahtahdin) are Main-ahs(that's how we pronounce it:). To my amazement, I felt, at that time when few were doing remakes, that they were riding on the back of the Beatles. Did you read it

@proudnana00000

5 жыл бұрын

hey been waiting 40 + years to hear this and more from this band was a best friend of steve hart and clint knowlton knew most of the hart family great to hear this again jon [jonathan] sawyer

I couldn't remember the name of this band, so I just typed 'dear prudence' and hit return. KZread helpfully pretended it never heard of this version - until *I* remembered the band. Thanks YT.

The drummer (3rd from right) is John Hart. Nick Knowlton is far right. Hi Ray, I see you beat me to it. You're always on top of things, good to have your memory. I have a pretty keen one too!! ;-)

Splendid job, fellas! You did it justice.

Hey, DayLightStranger! Thx for posting this video! I've been looking through all internet for this song, which I haven't heard for about 30 years! Thx so very much! Keep posting good old things like this! See ya!

What a great cover...thanks for uploading!

I heard this all the time on WJBQ FM, Portland Maine. It was as good if not better than the Beatles version. I listened to the Beatles version last night and then wondered later, I wonder if that other version is on KZread. I finally remembered the name of the band while in the bathroom. And here it was. Awesome! So pleased. Maine, always the trend setter ;-)

@bobdavis4848

5 жыл бұрын

If this had made the top 40 it would have been the first ever from Maine. Instead, Oak were the first Maine Top 40 single act.

The lead singer nick knowlton has just passed away...an old friend of the family of rockers from Lewiston Maine

we had this on an 8-trac (K-TEL lol) in the 70's and it still sounds great today!

Saw them at my Junior prom, in Gorham. Woke up with this in my head!!

@katmum6172

Жыл бұрын

Saw them at Gray New Gloucester high school 1978

I remember hearing this all over Maine radio when it came out. A great version.

My sister had a copy of this song on a compilation called "Sound Explosion." That 1976 album was produced by Ronco (not K-Tel as a few other people posted).

Ronco's Sound Explosion

Hey Katfish fans, did you know that DayLightStranger just uploaded the song from the flip-side of this 45? It's called Street Walkin' & it's also really good!

This version suddenly disappeared just as it was flying high. I was told by someone (A local DJ) that The Beatles sued the hell out of Katfish forcing katfish off the air and as part of the settlement that they couldn't even step into a recording studio together or solo as they didn't get permission to do the song and release it. Does anyone know if this is true? the local label was Gonad Records and the national was Big Tree/Atlantic. I never did see an Lp from them.

I remember this tune being played at a record store in the Maine Mall around 1974.

Thanks for posting this DayLightStranger! Hope you are having a great Christmas! Love, Pauline

great cover of the beatles.

saw them in Deering oaks..portland maine

I had this on 45

really nice cover!

@patrickholder8403

7 жыл бұрын

musically and album cover

@santiquebabe Thank you & Ray for the names I needed, and I have corrected them.

Too many memories on this song .... just ask my sister in law ... dear brutus .

nick is connected to my grandfathers first family ,he had kids before he met my gran ,i`ve always referred to him as my cousin ,not sure what he would actually be to me

a shout out to locate John Hart..... your friend Sarah, mom of Jessica's friend Jessica! Last name at the time was Violette. Would love to hear from you.....

Thank you this was great to hear again :-)

@hartistry1957 I love this version of the classic. I remember I had the RONCO Sound Explosion lp. I miss that album. So glad I found this video.

Wow...I haven't heard this in years. Where's Butch Tardif?

Nick also recorded a magical pop single under the name "Jonathan Cloud" circa 1970 which is worth checking out.

@rogercote1283

7 жыл бұрын

Erik Lindgren my cousin was also part of that temp group

Pretty Cool Thanks for Sharing. Link no longer works

Rarely do I like a remake better than the original, but this, and Gimme Shelter (Stones/Grand Funk) are some of those times.

Don't know if the Beatles actually took legal action or threatened to. Perhaps someone conected to Katfish could comment. Great cover I remember it went national and folks were very proud of the band

@DayLightStranger

10 жыл бұрын

There was never any, "legal action" nor, "threats" against Katfish. We do stay in contact with each other. Thank you for your comment.

@dianeknowlton2513

5 жыл бұрын

@@DayLightStranger What do you even know???

I'm from Westbrook and knew this song; Old Beatles song but they did it better

I had that same 8-track

entered Cashbox Sept 20, 1975

They played at my high school. I heard this version before I heard The Beatles version. I like them both. Ultimately I like the Beatles version better, but the one part I think Katfish handles better is the "look around..." part. I think the Beatles "Look around, round, round..." part is weak. On the other hand the bass, guitar, and John's lead vocal in the Beatles version are superb.

@katmum6172

Жыл бұрын

Saw them in 1978 at Gray New Gloucester High School

had that same 8 track

me too 8 track

I've got this in vinyl on a compilation called sounds explosion. Who wants it?

@DayLightStranger

5 жыл бұрын

Would love to have that. Write to my email DayLightStranger@gmail.com and I will give you my mailing address :)

Buhhhhht...I'm not here to make any kind of stand....kool jam!

@yourOpinionNotMine K-Tel's Sound Explosion. I had this on vinyl.

there were other song the group sang like sugar and spice was good one to

@rogercote1283

7 жыл бұрын

Paul Cote also black is black with reverb abundance

Kinda cool for a re-make. ! But not even close to being better than the Original ! But a great alternative !

this was on a k tel album i think so i musta heard it as a kid , but i still think siousie did it best

@Muzikgirl67

8 жыл бұрын

Hehehe...I had the same K-Tel album back in the day (and have a pristine copy of said album today as well!)...The album is called "Sound Explosion" and features a bunch of hits (20 to be exact) from 1975...this song was on Side 2...the album starts off with Silver Convention's "Fly Robin, Fly"...Happy Holidays and Take Care! Lizzie :-)

@scissors656

7 жыл бұрын

i believe that ktel album was called (sound explosion) that's where i discovered it.

@TRPost

7 жыл бұрын

"Sound Explosion" was actually released by Ronco. My sister had a copy of it. www.discogs.com/Various-Sound-Explosion/release/2552471

Since there has been a change in youtube.com comments section, for those who wish to write to me my email address is DayLightStranger@gmail.com Thank you everyone who stopped in to view the Dear Prudence video and for those who left such wonderful comments. You ALL Rock!!!

@RandallTooHardTooHan

9 жыл бұрын

+DayLightStranger any chance you could put this up on iTunes??

@dianet.4929

7 жыл бұрын

DayLightStranger. Oh my gosh, haven't heard this in years! But Anyone who grew up in Lewiston, Maine KNEW Katfish and each member personally in those days! Especially Nick! Thanks So much for putting this up here! You just took me back to "The Good old Days" for sure!!

Better than the one by them other 4 guys.

Is the other side of the record available? street walkin. I have the 45....

@OthO67

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It's here on You Tube.

@DayLightStranger

Жыл бұрын

I have added it. Thank you for asking

SO... HEY #sPOTIFY, WHY CANT I FIND THIS ON YOU?????

@DayLightStranger

9 ай бұрын

I had not set this for Spotify to use it... yet :)

@2ubtrue

9 ай бұрын

@DayLightStranger many folks want this band/ song on Spotify! ;)

Damn echo echo echo echo. If it wasn't for it it it it, this recording would outdo outdo outdo outdo the Beatles original original original original.

Who are you

@DayLightStranger

Жыл бұрын

I was a former band member. Thanks for asking.

I have one of those 70s variety albums w various songs somewhere and this version was on it. Parusing online found it, always liked Katfish version even better than the Beatles version. Beatles version is on radio though periodically.

where is Bill Cass?

@DayLightStranger

4 ай бұрын

Who is Bill Cass?

@jimhowaniec

4 ай бұрын

@@DayLightStranger Bill was their road manager back in the day. I think he lives in Sabattus, Maine. I knew these guys back in the day.