[Vella Gonzaga]

Col Joye and Judy Stone​

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Who remembers Col Joye and Judy Stone? They were household names in the ‘50s and ‘60s, shaping the soundtrack of a generation. Col Joye was a pioneer of Australian Rock and Roll, while Judy Stone captivated Aussies with her talent and charm. What’s your favourite song from the two? Let’s reminisce here.

 

[Gil]

These two were actually active in the 1960's. Judy was only 18 in 1962 when she kicked her career off with a cover of the USA hit "I'll Step Down". Then she really launched her home-grown Aussie performances with a hit called "4 Million, 3 Thousand, Two Hundred Twenty-One Tears (4,003,221)" in 1964.

 

[LesJH]

Col Joye & the Joy Boys had a big hit in 1958/59 called CLEMENTINE, they also had hits with CRY CRY BABY,GOODBYE & OH YEAH, UH HUH just to name a couple. The Joy Boys also had several Instrumental hits but I’ll leave that for another day

 

[Gil]

Col Joye & the Joy Boys had a big hit in 1958/59 called CLEMENTINE, they also had hits with CRY CRY BABY,GOODBYE & OH YEAH, UH HUH just to name a couple. The Joy Boys also had several Instrumental hits but I’ll leave that for another day

Yeah,
I recall Col Joy & The KJ Quintet (later Col's brothers joined and it became The Joy Boys) coming to the "discoteque" in the Mechanics Hall in Frankston, Victoria in 1960. My initial post was more about Judy Stone because her agent was Col Joy's brother Kevin when Judy was touring with Reg Lindsay.

 

[marni]

It was really sad to hear Vol had an accident, similar to Molly. Falling off a ladder. Dandenong Town Hall in the 60s. Judy Stone is still performing