Davie Jones with The King Bees (June 5, 1964) “Liza Jane” / “Louie, Louie Go Home” – Single 7" UK

In the early summer of 1964, a 17-year-old Davie Jones — the future David Bowie — made his official recording debut. Fronting his band The King Bees, he released this raw, energetic R&B-flavoured beat single that marked the very first step in one of the most legendary careers in music history.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: Davie Jones with The King Bees Label: Vocalion Pop

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom Released: June 5, 1964

Genre: Beat, Rhythm & Blues, Rock 'n' Roll

Style: British Beat, Early R&B

A-Side: “Liza Jane”

Written by: Traditional (adapted) Produced by: Leslie Conn

B-Side: “Louie, Louie Go Home”

Written by: Traditional (adapted) / Davie Jones

Produced by: Leslie Conn

TRACK LIST UK 7" Commercial Single (V 9221)

A. Liza Jane

B. Louie, Louie Go Home

VARIANTS

• 7" Commercial – Vocalion Pop V 9221 (Push-out centre & solid centre variants)

THE STORY 

The upbeat adaptation of the traditional blues number “Liza Jane” showcased the young singer’s already distinctive voice and passion for American rhythm and blues. Backed with the energetic “Louie, Louie Go Home,” this Vocalion Pop single (catalogue V 9221) was produced by Leslie Conn following a lucky break involving entrepreneur John Bloom

PERSONNEL 

Davie Jones (David Bowie) – lead vocals The King Bees – backing band Leslie Conn – producer / music director

CONTEXT & NOTES

Although the single failed to chart, it remains one of the rarest and most historically significant records in Bowie’s discography. Released at the height of the 1960s British beat boom, it captures his early influences six years before his commercial breakthrough with “Space Oddity.”

RELATED MATERIAL

• David Bowie (1965) “You've Got a Habit of Leaving”

• David Bowie (1966) “Can't Help Thinking About Me”

• David Bowie (1966) “Rubber Band”

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SOURCES

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Official David Bowie Archive

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