Gordon Trueman Riviere Waller (4 June 1945 – 17 July 2009) was a British singer–songwriter–guitarist, best known as Gordon of the international 1960s Pop music duo Peter and Gordon, whose biggest hit was the No. 1 million-selling classic "A World Without Love".
Biography
Waller was born in Braemar, Scotland. While attending Westminster School, he met fellow student Peter Asher, and they began playing together as a duo – Peter and Gordon. Asher mentioned in a 2006 interview that "Our voices are quite different, Gordon's and mine, but we tried singing together experimentally and we found that we could achieve this very nice harmony."
Asher is the older brother of actress and businesswoman Jane Asher, who in the mid-1960s was girlfriend of The Beatles' Paul McCartney. Through this connection he and Waller were often given unrecorded Lennon–McCartney songs to perform, most notably their first and biggest hit, "A World Without Love" (1964).
In the mid-1970s Waller worked as a photocopier salesman in Bedford.
Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon in San Diego 1964
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Film of Gordon at Lindbergh Field here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVQPIygRy0&list=PLaPMn2PMzxdGXgaU5BBiEosM-kWdFXYmu&index=4
published: 20 Aug 2021
Gordon Waller "A World Without Love" (2002 Palo Alto)
An extremely rare performance of the late Gordon Waller (1945-2009) performing with Cyril Jordan (formerly of Flamin' Groovies) and the New Moondogs, at CD Land (Palo Alto, CA) on February 15, 2002.
This particular song is "A World Without Love," a track he recorded in 1964 with Peter Asher as the duo known as Peter & Gordon. This particular composition was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but never recorded by the Beatles.
This footage is copyright Eric Predoehl, and all rights are reserved. I do have MORE footage from this concert......
Big thanks to Stretch Riedle and Keith Putney for putting on this event at their store before closing the doors on this magical little musical sanctuary.
.
published: 27 Dec 2019
Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon in San Diego 1964
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Lindbergh Field
published: 05 Oct 2021
Red Robinson's Legends Of Rock - Peter And Gordon
published: 29 Jun 2016
gordon waller, ian whitcomb : art fein's poker party
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Peter Asher - True Love Ways (Gordon Waller tribute) @ The Fest For Beatles Fans Los Angeles 2014
Peter Asher performs 'True Love Ways' - with the late Gordon Waller joining him on screen - on 10/12/2014 at The Fest For Beatles Fans Los Angeles 2014 at the LAX Marriott.
Follow the Fest:
On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Beatles_Fest
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On Instagram - http://instagram.com/beatles_fest
On the Web - http://www.thefest.com
published: 27 Oct 2014
Gordon Waller - The Saddest Song (1972)
published: 08 Mar 2020
We All Stand Together Interview Jay Skilton and Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon March 1999
We All Stand Together Interview with Jay skilton and Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon at the Fest for Beatles People New York 1999. A very gracious gentleman! Full interview is available at [email protected].
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more th...
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Film of Gordon at Lindbergh Field here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVQPIygRy0&list=PLaPMn2PMzxdGXgaU5BBiEosM-kWdFXYmu&index=4
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Film of Gordon at Lindbergh Field here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVQPIygRy0&list=PLaPMn2PMzxdGXgaU5BBiEosM-kWdFXYmu&index=4
An extremely rare performance of the late Gordon Waller (1945-2009) performing with Cyril Jordan (formerly of Flamin' Groovies) and the New Moondogs, at CD Land...
An extremely rare performance of the late Gordon Waller (1945-2009) performing with Cyril Jordan (formerly of Flamin' Groovies) and the New Moondogs, at CD Land (Palo Alto, CA) on February 15, 2002.
This particular song is "A World Without Love," a track he recorded in 1964 with Peter Asher as the duo known as Peter & Gordon. This particular composition was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but never recorded by the Beatles.
This footage is copyright Eric Predoehl, and all rights are reserved. I do have MORE footage from this concert......
Big thanks to Stretch Riedle and Keith Putney for putting on this event at their store before closing the doors on this magical little musical sanctuary.
.
An extremely rare performance of the late Gordon Waller (1945-2009) performing with Cyril Jordan (formerly of Flamin' Groovies) and the New Moondogs, at CD Land (Palo Alto, CA) on February 15, 2002.
This particular song is "A World Without Love," a track he recorded in 1964 with Peter Asher as the duo known as Peter & Gordon. This particular composition was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but never recorded by the Beatles.
This footage is copyright Eric Predoehl, and all rights are reserved. I do have MORE footage from this concert......
Big thanks to Stretch Riedle and Keith Putney for putting on this event at their store before closing the doors on this magical little musical sanctuary.
.
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more tha...
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Lindbergh Field
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Lindbergh Field
gordon waller, ian whitcomb : art fein's poker party
New Book Coming Soon: "Rock's In My Head" by Art Fein
"Read about hosting Poker Party and Art's many oth...
gordon waller, ian whitcomb : art fein's poker party
New Book Coming Soon: "Rock's In My Head" by Art Fein
"Read about hosting Poker Party and Art's many other adventures in the world of rock & roll in his forthcoming memoir, Rock's in My Head, out November 30th. More information at https://www.trouserpressbooks.com "
Please subscribe to Art Fein's Poker Party
https://www.youtube.com/c/sofeinvideo?sub_confirmation=1
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Art Fein's Poker Party, the world's only rock & roll talk show, has been running on cable TV for over 25 years. Art Fein is a writer, producer, music programmer, music historian and rock aficionado.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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gordon waller, ian whitcomb : art fein's poker party
New Book Coming Soon: "Rock's In My Head" by Art Fein
"Read about hosting Poker Party and Art's many other adventures in the world of rock & roll in his forthcoming memoir, Rock's in My Head, out November 30th. More information at https://www.trouserpressbooks.com "
Please subscribe to Art Fein's Poker Party
https://www.youtube.com/c/sofeinvideo?sub_confirmation=1
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Art Fein's Poker Party, the world's only rock & roll talk show, has been running on cable TV for over 25 years. Art Fein is a writer, producer, music programmer, music historian and rock aficionado.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Another Fein Mess
Art Fein's monthly R&R Rant: Another Fein Mess
https://www.sofein.com
Buy Art's stuff: Poker Party Store:
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Peter Asher performs 'True Love Ways' - with the late Gordon Waller joining him on screen - on 10/12/2014 at The Fest For Beatles Fans Los Angeles 2014 at the L...
Peter Asher performs 'True Love Ways' - with the late Gordon Waller joining him on screen - on 10/12/2014 at The Fest For Beatles Fans Los Angeles 2014 at the LAX Marriott.
Follow the Fest:
On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Beatles_Fest
On Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thefest
On Instagram - http://instagram.com/beatles_fest
On the Web - http://www.thefest.com
Peter Asher performs 'True Love Ways' - with the late Gordon Waller joining him on screen - on 10/12/2014 at The Fest For Beatles Fans Los Angeles 2014 at the LAX Marriott.
Follow the Fest:
On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Beatles_Fest
On Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thefest
On Instagram - http://instagram.com/beatles_fest
On the Web - http://www.thefest.com
We All Stand Together Interview with Jay skilton and Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon at the Fest for Beatles People New York 1999. A very gracious gentleman! ...
We All Stand Together Interview with Jay skilton and Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon at the Fest for Beatles People New York 1999. A very gracious gentleman! Full interview is available at [email protected].
We All Stand Together Interview with Jay skilton and Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon at the Fest for Beatles People New York 1999. A very gracious gentleman! Full interview is available at [email protected].
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Film of Gordon at Lindbergh Field here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnVQPIygRy0&list=PLaPMn2PMzxdGXgaU5BBiEosM-kWdFXYmu&index=4
An extremely rare performance of the late Gordon Waller (1945-2009) performing with Cyril Jordan (formerly of Flamin' Groovies) and the New Moondogs, at CD Land (Palo Alto, CA) on February 15, 2002.
This particular song is "A World Without Love," a track he recorded in 1964 with Peter Asher as the duo known as Peter & Gordon. This particular composition was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, but never recorded by the Beatles.
This footage is copyright Eric Predoehl, and all rights are reserved. I do have MORE footage from this concert......
Big thanks to Stretch Riedle and Keith Putney for putting on this event at their store before closing the doors on this magical little musical sanctuary.
.
July 21, 1964
Original script:
A shaggy-haired British folk singer, who tells Harold Keen why he differs from the Beatles, left San Diego today after a more than warm reception from a host of teenagers at Westgate Park last night. Police arrested 15 youths between 18 and 21 who became a bit over enthusiastic in a demonstration of their admiration or dislike for Gordon Waller and his partner, Peter Asher. At their arraignment today, nine of the youths pleaded not not guilty; will have jury trials August 18. Twenty-two others picked up by police were taken to Juvenile Hall.
Lindbergh Field
gordon waller, ian whitcomb : art fein's poker party
New Book Coming Soon: "Rock's In My Head" by Art Fein
"Read about hosting Poker Party and Art's many other adventures in the world of rock & roll in his forthcoming memoir, Rock's in My Head, out November 30th. More information at https://www.trouserpressbooks.com "
Please subscribe to Art Fein's Poker Party
https://www.youtube.com/c/sofeinvideo?sub_confirmation=1
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Art Fein's Poker Party, the world's only rock & roll talk show, has been running on cable TV for over 25 years. Art Fein is a writer, producer, music programmer, music historian and rock aficionado.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Another Fein Mess
Art Fein's monthly R&R Rant: Another Fein Mess
https://www.sofein.com
Buy Art's stuff: Poker Party Store:
https://www.hotplatters.com
Join Art on Facebook:
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Peter Asher performs 'True Love Ways' - with the late Gordon Waller joining him on screen - on 10/12/2014 at The Fest For Beatles Fans Los Angeles 2014 at the LAX Marriott.
Follow the Fest:
On Twitter - https://twitter.com/Beatles_Fest
On Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thefest
On Instagram - http://instagram.com/beatles_fest
On the Web - http://www.thefest.com
We All Stand Together Interview with Jay skilton and Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon at the Fest for Beatles People New York 1999. A very gracious gentleman! Full interview is available at [email protected].
Gordon Trueman Riviere Waller (4 June 1945 – 17 July 2009) was a British singer–songwriter–guitarist, best known as Gordon of the international 1960s Pop music duo Peter and Gordon, whose biggest hit was the No. 1 million-selling classic "A World Without Love".
Biography
Waller was born in Braemar, Scotland. While attending Westminster School, he met fellow student Peter Asher, and they began playing together as a duo – Peter and Gordon. Asher mentioned in a 2006 interview that "Our voices are quite different, Gordon's and mine, but we tried singing together experimentally and we found that we could achieve this very nice harmony."
Asher is the older brother of actress and businesswoman Jane Asher, who in the mid-1960s was girlfriend of The Beatles' Paul McCartney. Through this connection he and Waller were often given unrecorded Lennon–McCartney songs to perform, most notably their first and biggest hit, "A World Without Love" (1964).
In the mid-1970s Waller worked as a photocopier salesman in Bedford.