Bats (South African band)

The Bats, on their records simply Bats, were a South African band formed in Johannesburg in 1963. Their 1966 single "Listen to My Heart" was a hit on the Radio London charts.[1][2][3]

The band was composed of Barry Jarman - guitar, trumpet, assorted instruments; Jimmy Dunning - guitar, replaced by Pete Clifford - guitar, vocals; Paul Ditchfield - bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals; and drummer Eddie Eckstein. [4]

The Bats re-formed in 2000. Barry Jarman was approached, but said, "Been there, done that," and declined. Unfortunately, Barry later passed on. Derek Gordon took Barry's place in the line-up, and continues to serve in the group. Although the Bats are now not in the mould of high end entertainers, they continue to "wow" audiences with their 1960s and 1970s music. Their music and comedy presentations are still polished shows, fit for Pieter Toerien's Monte Casino Theatre in Fourways, Gauteng, South Africa.

References

Billboard - 17 Dec 1966 - Page 55 "Decca is also releasing a single, "Listen to My Heart," by a South African group, the Bats."
History of contemporary music of South Africa Garth Chilvers, Tom Jasiukowicz - 1994- Part1 p7 " in 1968 Before The Bats formed, Eddie Eckstein played in Al Willcox's dance band, Paul Ditchfield was with The Vikings, Barry ... Their single: Listen to My Heart was a hit on the Radio London charts.
Chivers, G; Jasiukowicz, T (1994). History of Contemporary Music of South Africa Part 1. Toga Publishing. p. 7. ISBN 0-620-18121-4.
Percy Tucker Just the ticket!: my 50 years in show business 1997 - Page 361 "The musicians were a popular group called 'The Bats' - Paul Ditchfield, Eddie Eckstein, Barry Jarman and Pete Clifford. Eddie was the drummer and also something of a comedian with a loveable personality. "

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[1] Billboard - 17 Dec 1966 - Page 55 "Decca is also releasing a single, "Listen to My Heart," by a South African group, the Bats."

[2] History of contemporary music of South Africa Garth Chilvers, Tom Jasiukowicz - 1994- Part1 p7 " in 1968 Before The Bats formed, Eddie Eckstein played in Al Willcox's dance band, Paul Ditchfield was with The Vikings, Barry ... Their single: Listen to My Heart was a hit on the Radio London charts.

[History-3] Chivers, G; Jasiukowicz, T (1994). History of Contemporary Music of South Africa Part 1. Toga Publishing. p. 7. ISBN 0-620-18121-4.

[4] Percy Tucker Just the ticket!: my 50 years in show business 1997 - Page 361 "The musicians were a popular group called 'The Bats' - Paul Ditchfield, Eddie Eckstein, Barry Jarman and Pete Clifford. Eddie was the drummer and also something of a comedian with a loveable personality. "