Freddie & The Dreamers

Freddie & The Dreamers were a British beat band that rose to fame during the early 1960s as part of the Merseybeat explosion, even though they hailed from Manchester rather than Liverpool. Fronted by the charismatic and zany Freddie Garrity, the group was known as much for their energetic stage antics and playful choreography—particularly “The Freddie” dance craze—as for their catchy, upbeat pop tunes.

Their biggest hits included “I’m Telling You Now” and “You Were Made for Me,” both of which showed off the band's lighthearted charm and infectious melodies. “I’m Telling You Now” even topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1965, making them one of the few British Invasion bands to achieve that feat. While their popularity faded as music trends shifted later in the decade, Freddie & The Dreamers remain a fondly remembered part of 60s pop history.

Genres

Pop

Rock

Pop Rock

Bubblegum Pop

Novelty

British Invasion

Beat Music

Merseybeat

Latest Release

You Were Made For Me (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, April 25, 1965)

Freddie & The Dreamers

Single - Released April 2, 2021