2CD digipack anthology of tracks recorded, written and/or produced by one of the Swinging London music scene's most talented all-rounders. Includes hit singles, cult 45s, album tracks and early demo recordings, mostly cut at the highly collectable Strike Records or, from 1969 onwards, his own Young Blood label. After early spells as a rock 'n' roll pianist and a Joe Meek protégé, north Londoner Miki Dallon turned to songwriting, recording some demos with old friend and Outlaws bassist Chas Hodges that attracted the attention of the publishing company Millwick. With Millwick branching out into record production with their own Strike and Go labels, Miki went on to work in a number of disciplines including solo singer, musician, songwriter, talent spotter and producer. He penned hits for The Sorrows ('Take A Heart') and Neil Christian ('That's Nice') and released a quartet of solo singles before forming his own record company, Young Blood, after the collapse of Millwick's empire. This 2CD set, 'Cheat And Lie' anthologises Miki's impressive and eclectic body of work throughout the Sixties, stretching from those early home demos with Chas Hodges through to his work later in the decade with the likes of Don Fardon (including Top Three hit 'Indian Reservation') and British R&B pioneer Jimmy Powell. Featuring hit singles, cult 45s, songwriter demos and a number of recordings that are now making their first appearance on CD, 'Cheat And Lie' is a fascinating overview of one of British 60s pop's most accomplished jack of all trades.

Track List

1. That's Alright - Mickie Most ; The Gear
2. Let Me In - The Sessions
3. Do You Call That Love - Miki Dallon
4. Apple Pie - Miki Dallon
5. Stairway To A Star - Shelley
6. You Got What I Want - The Boys Blue
7. Take A Heart - The Sorrows
8. I Care About You - Miki Dallon
9. I'll Give You Love - Miki Dallon
10. Take A Heart - The Renegades
11. Let Me In - The Sorrows
12. I Like It - Neil Christian
13. Mr. Stationmaster - Miki Dallon
14. I Need Somebody - Miki Dallon
15. She's Got The Action - Neil Christian
16. When I Was Sixteen - The Crusaders
17. That's Nice - Neil Christian
18. Cheat And Lie - Miki Dallon
19. I'm Gonna Find A Cave - Miki Dallon
20. I Care About You - This 'N' That
21. Beware - The Odyssey
22. What Would Your Mama Say Now -
23. Miki Dallon
24. Two At A Time - Miki Dallon
25. Cheat And Lie - Ken Woodman ; His Piccadilly Brass
26. That's Love - Miki Dallon
27. Captain Man - Miki Dallon
28. As From Tonight - Miki Dallon ; Chas Hodges
29. Stairway To A Star - Miki Dallon ; Chas Hodges
30. Full Grown Doll - Miki Dallon ; Chas Hodges
31. You Got What I Want - Miki Dallon ; Chas Hodges
32. Oops - Neil Christian ; The Crusaders
33. On The Beach - The Extreem
34. Tic Toc - Little Billy Dean
35. Extraordinary Girl - Mark Martin
36. Take It Easy - Sugar Simone
37. You're All Things Bright And Beautiful
38. Neil Christian
39. The Lament Of The Cherokee Reservation
40. Indian - Don Fardon
41. A Whiter Shade Of Pale - The Miki Dallon Orchestra
42. On A Day Like Today - Ken Smart
43. Out Of My Mind - The Chantelles
44. I've Done It All Wrong - Washington D.C.'S
45. Comin' On Strong - Tony Ritchie
46. How Do You Break A Broken Heart -
47. Same D.
48. Anybody At The Party Seen Jenny -
49. Tony Ritchie
50. Sunshine Woman - Don Fardon
51. Back In The Ussr - Miki's Musik Machine
52. Get Down With It
53. (Incorporating Satisfaction) - Mack Kissoon
54. Captain Man - Jimmy Powell
55. I'm Alive - Don Fardon
56. Imaginations - Revolver
57. Slow Down - Red Alligator
58. Baby I Love You - Mack Kissoon
59. Rain - Dando Shaft
60. Strange Things - Julian's Treatment
61. Ivory - Jimmy Powell