They toured the UK with The Shadows in a show called  STARS OF THE HIT PARADE.

Also on the same bill were the following:-
Frank Ifield
Chas McDevitt and Shirley Douglas
The Hunters
Michael Cox
Compere - Dave Reid

Pictured right concert programme for Bristol's Colston Hall, where they opened the show.

I played drums with Paul Beattie on that concert with the Shadows and Frank Ifield, in fact I played with Paul for about a little over a year, then I joined The Saints Jazz Band.

At that time Frank Ifield was think about having his own backing group and offered me one of the positions. I refused, because I didn't think he would go anywhere, go figure.

Now I live in Canada.

I am trying to get a copy of A House and a car and a wedding ring on a 45, I would appreciate any help you could give me.

Merton Kaufman

Paul Beattie is my Uncle and now lives in Burlington, Canada with his wife Paula.  My father, David Beattie used to play in the group.

He has told me many storie's about those days.  I recently managed to obtain a DVD of Paul and my dad in an episode of Coronation Street from the early sixties.  They played at the wedding of Jerry and Moira Booth. 

It was great to see as I haven't got any of their recording'.

Gaynor Bohan nee Beattie
9/9/09

Hi Paul and all Beat enthusiasts. Not sure even if you've survived Paul (don't how the hell I have) but in the golden days of 57/58 you first taught me guitar.

Two and sixpence a lesson I think!! And I struggled to find that!!! Happy Days eh?

It was at your house in Vicarage Road I think, near to Platt Fields, Saturday or Sunday afternoon?

You gave me an acetate 'You're my one desire'? I went with you to Granada Quay street for your first box shot then later to a gig in The Bodega.

Years later I too performed weekly for Granada TV on 'This is your Right' I wrote the songs.

Then a great time in the Theatres and Clubs Frank Ifield, Karl Denver. Freddy and The Dreamers, you get the picture.

Best wishes everyone

Bernie Shaw 
15/1/11

Went to the same school as Paul - Burnage Grammar in Manchester - in fact I sat behind him in class.

Paul was a right charecter, full of confidence and a good rugby player.  I followed his musical career a little and heard him play at the Bodega in Cross Street, Manchester and at the El Rio in Macclesfield several times.

He commuted to these venues in a big black Austin Sheerline limousine in which he carried all his equipment.  I recall him and Paula getting married. Somewhere I still have the sheet music of"A house and a car and a wedding ring" but sadly his records have disappeared.   Happy Days.

Arnold Beales
20/2/11