Terry Dene With The Malcolm Lockyer Group - The Golden Disc

Review by Ja'Quan Floyd

The Golden Disc by Terry Dene With The Malcolm Lockyer Group – A Blast from the Past That Still Kicks Alright, let’s get real for a sec. The Golden Disc isn’t just some dusty old record your grandpa forgot in his attic—it’s a raw slice of 1958 UK rock ‘n’ pop that hits harder than most modern junk cluttering up Spotify playlists today. Released on Decca Records with The Malcolm Lockyer Group backing Terry Dene, this album feels like it was pulled straight outta post-war Britain, dripping with swagger and charm (yeah, I said "charm"). It's rough around the edges, but damn if it doesn’t make you wanna crank the volume. First off, let’s talk about “C’min And Be Loved.” This track is pure fire—a foot-stomping anthem packed with hooks sharp enough to cut glass. Terry Dene belts it out like he means every word, while The Malcolm Lockyer Group lays down grooves so smooth they could melt butter. You don’t forget this one because it grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go. It’s got that timeless vibe where even decades later, you can picture yourself dancing awkwardly at some smoky club or blasting it through tinny speakers in your first car. No frills, no overproduction—just good ol’ fashioned energy. Then there’s “Charm,” which sneaks up on you when you least expect it. At first listen, it might sound like another breezy love song, but give it time. The orchestration builds into something bigger, almost cinematic, pulling you deeper without ever getting sappy. What sticks here? The way Dene delivers those lyrics—they’re not perfect, but they don’t need to be. There’s an honesty to his voice, cracks and all, that makes you believe him. Plus, the guitar work has this jangly edge that screams early rock rebellion. It’s not flashy, but it gets under your skin. Now, sure, some folks will say these tracks are too simple, too dated. But screw that noise. These songs have guts. They remind us what music used to feel like before everything became polished within an inch of its life. Hell, compared to half the garbage topping charts now, The Golden Disc sounds downright revolutionary. Funny thing though—listening to this album made me realize how much we’ve lost along the way. Back then, musicians didn’t need autotune or million-dollar studios; they had grit, passion, and maybe a cheap pint of ale. Today? Meh. Maybe we should dig more albums like this outta obscurity. Or maybe we’re better off leaving them hidden, letting only the true believers find them. Either way, hats off to Terry Dene and co.—they didn’t reinvent the wheel, but they sure knew how to roll with it. Oh, and hey—one last thought: whoever decided to name the label “Decca” clearly had zero imagination. Just saying.

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Artist: Terry Dene With The Malcolm Lockyer Group
Album: The Golden Disc

1958

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Candy Floss
Charm
C'min And Be Loved
The Golden Age

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1950s Band in Recording Studio, Recording Session

Terry Dene Charm (The Golden Disc)

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DFE 6459

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Decca

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Vinyl
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EP

Credits

Role	Credit
Orchestra	The Malcolm Lockyer Group

About Terry Dene With The Malcolm Lockyer Group

British vocalist, born 20 December 1938 London, England.

Real Name

Terence Williams

Name Vars

Dene
Terry
Terry Deane

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1958 UK album *The Golden Disc* by Terry Dene with The Malcolm Lockyer Group blended rock and pop at a time when those genres were still finding their footing. It featured tracks like "C'min And Be Loved" and "Candy Floss," which had a fun, lighthearted vibe. The album came out on Decca Records, a label known for launching some of music's biggest legends. Not bad for an album that’s over 60 years old, right?

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imcgolrang

2025-03-15

More rock bands need conductors

fortune3002

2025-03-15

Not the actual recording. Key in on the drummer.

austin21t

2025-03-15

Terry Dene in the movie 'The Golden Disc', singing 'Candy Floss' (1958). In comparison with the 7 inch single it sounds like it is played live.

(Maybe the audio is a bit out of sync with the video, rendering the illusion it's lip-synced ;o)

Great song! Thanks for posting.