The Fortunes Live In Belgium Caroline - This Golden Ring Review

: The Fortunes have maintained a presence in Belgium through the decades, including headlining the Vostertfeesten Festival in August 2010. Tragic History: The Manager and the Pirate Ships

: The band famously performed the track live on board the Radio Caroline pirate ship. Because many listeners thought it was just a radio jingle, the single version missed out on significant sales in Britain. "This Golden Ring" and the Belgian Connection

: In 1964, The Fortunes recorded the song "Caroline" . While it wasn't a major commercial hit on the UK charts, it was immediately adopted by the pirate radio station Radio Caroline as its signature theme tune upon its first broadcast on March 28, 1964.

: While "This Golden Ring" reached No. 15 on the UK charts in early 1966, it and "Caroline" were particularly popular in mainland Europe, specifically selling well in Belgium and the Netherlands.

The connection between , the pirate radio station Radio Caroline , and their hit songs in Belgium is rooted in the mid-1960s British beat era. The Song "Caroline" and Radio Caroline

The history of these songs is marked by a violent dispute involving the band's manager, .

: After a conflict over a non-functional transmitter and a "boarding" of Calvert's station by Smedley’s associates, Calvert confronted Smedley at his home. On June 21, 1966, Calvert was shot dead by Smedley, who was later acquitted on grounds of self-defense. Discography Context Very interesting story written by Shel Talmy ! - Facebook

: Calvert, who owned the pirate station Radio City, entered a partnership with Major Oliver Smedley , an owner of Radio Caroline.