About The Dakotas
The Dakotas were formed in Manchester, England, in 1960, the name being suggested by a local promoter who wanted the band to dress up as native American Indians! By early 1963 the Dakotas were now signed to Brian Epstein’s NEMS agency, and, thanks to the success of the Beatles, signed up to EMI records subsidiary label, Parlophone. Billy J Kramer had been friends with John Lennon for some time and John gave the group a demo of a new song, “Do You Want to Know a Secret”, which they perfected whilst working in Hamburg at the Star Club.
Top Tracks
The Cruel Sea
The Spider and the Fly
Cruel Sea
The Spider & The Fly
Pretend
Cruel Sea - Mono; 2009 Remaster
Bad To Me
Magic Carpet
Trains And Boats And Planes
Taboo - Mono
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