Ron Ryan and Friends

Ron has always been a big country/bluegrass fan. It is a little known fact that Ron wrote a country flavored tune called Bits and Pieces that his mate Mike Smith turned into a classic rock/pop anthem of the sixties - yes that very same Bits and Pieces. Ron recorded several albums, one of the best being titled Nassington Flyer - and he also recorded under the name Clifford James. The James album(s) are unique in as much as they amounted to a Johnny Cash tribute and were in fact requested by Mr. Cash's record label. Ron used a "stage name" as it were as he was busy trying to make a name for himself. He also toured the UK with a country show and in fact roomed with Willie Nelson. You might even say Ron knew Willie before he became Willie. Featured here are a couple of country flavored tunes from that time.

The Duffy Bros (Leo and Ray) had made quite an impact on Country music since 'Nassington Flyer' both here and in the States. They were seen on a Show byAmerican Country Superstar 'Charlie Pride' while he was touring the UK, and he took them back to the States with him. The Boys were a big hit in the States, and appeared on TV, Radio, and many live shows always to great acclaim. But the Boys got very home-sick, and after about six Months returned home to England. They always said that I was instrumental in helping to get their career started, and suggested we make another album together.