Saturday, March 8, 2014

1964 Caravan of Stars - Winter Tour

The Winter Tour of the 1964 Caravan began in mid-November and continued through 23 cities.  This itinerary was the only one published in advance.  These listings were taken from Billboard magazine.  Of note was the second appearance by the Supremes on the Caravan, this time as the headliners.  Brian Hyland is also aboard for his fourth leg, making him the veteran among Caravan talent.


 




 11/14/64  Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, MA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/15/64  War Memorial Auditorium, Johnstown, PA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/17/1964  Clark Co. Memorial Building, Springfield, OH

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/18/1964  E.A. Diddle Arena, W. Kentucky State College, Bowling Green, KY

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/19/1964  Municipal Athletic Building, Muncie, IN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/20/1964  State Fairgrounds Coliseum, Indianapolis, IN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/21/1964 Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, TN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy  Ford & Executives

 
11/22/1964  Memorial Stadium, Terra Haute, IN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/24/1964  Warner Theater, Erie, PA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/25/1964  Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

Talent: Chuck Berry, Supremes, Drifters, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Crystals, Velvettes, Hondells, Dee Dee Sharp, Mike Clifford,

 
11/26/1964  Parkersburgh High School Auditorium, Parkersburgh, PA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/27/1964  Hara Arena, Dayton, OH

Talent: Johnny Tillotson, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Lou Christie, Hondells, Bobby Freeman, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/27/64  Clark Co. Memorial Auditorium, Springfield, OH

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/28/1964  Civic Center, Charleston, WVA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/29/1964  Raleigh Co. Fieldhouse, Beckley, WVA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
11/30/1964  Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, NC

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
12/1/1964  Richmond Arena, Richmond, VA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 

12/2/1964  Huntington Memorial Field House, Huntington, WVA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
12/3/1964  War Memorial Coliseum, Greensboro, NC

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
12/4/1964  Virginia Beach Dome, Norfolk, VA

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
12/5/1964  Chucky Doak Gym, Greenville, TN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Lou Christie, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
12/6/1964  Memorial Auditorium, Chattanooga, TN

Talent: Johnny Tillotsen, Drifters, Supremes, Brian Hyland, Bobby Freeman, Hondells, Crystals, Dee Dee Sharp, Sonny Knight, Mike Clifford, Velvettes, Jimmy Ford & Executives

 
Lou Christie misses this show as he enters the Army today.  No word yet on if he was replaced on the bill or not.

 

1 comment:

  1. This was the tour, on which the "no-hit" Supremes hit the big time when their recording of, "Where Did Our Love Go," broke out and rose to the #1 spot on the Billboard Pop Chart. There are couple of Mary Wilson interviews on Youtube where she tells the story of how that record hit while they were on the road with the DC Caravan of Stars. As their record rose, so did their name on the roster. They started the tour at the bottom and finished on top.

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