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Dodie Stevens

**Dodie Stevens** was a teen singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in tenth place.

Dodie returned for the 1960s Second Chance Tournament, where she was eliminated in Round 1.

## 1960

Dodie Stevens auditioned in Episode 104 with "Yes, I’m Lonesome Tonight". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Dodie was paired against Dinah Washington. Dodie won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Round 3 Battles, Dodie was paired against Don Gibson. Dodie won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Top 20, Dodie placed in the bottom three of her group. She was the last act chosen to advance, sending her to the Top 12 instead of Billy Eckstine and Conny Froboess.

In the Top 12, Dodie placed in the bottom 3 along with Bobby Darin and Johnny Cash. Again, she was the last act chosen to advance, sending her to the Top 10 instead of Bobby or Johnny.

In the Top 10, Dodie again placed in the bottom 3, this time with Della Reese and Sil Austin. Dodie was the first of the bottom 3 to be cut, eliminating her in 10th place.

## Trivia

* Dodie was the youngest contestant on the 1960 season.
Heino

**Heino** was a German singer from the 1966 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the title of "1966 Champion".

With his victory, Heino became the first German, and the first German-language singer, to win the show.

Heino returned for the 1960s Championship, where he was eliminated in Round 3.
Hank Locklin

**Hank Locklin** was a country singer from the 1962 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the title of "1962 Champion".

With his victory, Hank became the first country singer to win the show. He was also the first winner to have lost one of his battles and had to get a save to stay in the running.

Neil returned for the 1960s Championship, where he was eliminated in the Wildcard Round.
Coral Som Livre

**Coral Som Livre** are a samba music group from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*.

## 1974

Coral Som Livre auditioned in Episode 1507 with "Marcelo, O Belo". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition. However, in the show's new twist, Tom Jones decided to save Coral Som Livre and bring them onto his team, advancing them to the next round.

For their Round 2 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1509, Coral Som Livre were paired against Lightnin' Hopkins, and performed "O Mundo Melhor de Pixinguinha". Tom picked Coral Som Livre as the winners, sending them to the next round.

For their Round 3 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1514, Coral Som Livre were paired against Antonio Carlos & Jocafi, and performed "A Festa Do Divino". Tom picked Coral Som Livre as the winners, sending them to the next round.
Chuck Berry

**Chuck Berry** was a rock & roll singer and guitarist from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Chuck died on March 18, 2017. He was 90.

## 1960

Chuck Berry auditioned in Episode 104. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Chuck was paired against Brook Benton. Chuck lost the battle and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Jacques Brel

**Jacques Brel** was a French-language singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 20.

Jacques returned a decade later for the 1970 season, where he was eliminated in the auditions.

Jacques was the first contestant on the series representing Belgium.

Jacques died on October 9, 1978. He was 49.

## 1960

Jacques Brel auditioned in Episode 103. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Jacques was paired against Johnny Cash. Jacques lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, sending him to the next round.

In the Round 3 Battles, Jacques was paired against George Jones. Jacques won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Top 20, Jacques placed in the bottom three of his group. He was not selected to advance to the Top 12, eliminating him from the competition along with Miriam Makeba, instead of Johnny Cash.
Chet Atkins

**Chet Atkins** was a country guitarist from the 1962 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Chet returned the following year for the 1962 season, and again a decade later for the 1972 and 1973 seasons, where he was also rejected in the auditions each time.

Chet died on June 30, 2001. He was 77.

## 1972

Chet Atkins auditioned in Episode 1307 with "Canned Heat". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.

## 1973

Chet Atkins auditioned in Episode 1404 with "Paramaribo". He again received a "No", eliminating him from the competition.
Gilbert O'Sullivan

**Gilbert O'Sullivan** was a pop singer and pianist from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2, but returned for the Wildcard Round, where he was eliminated again.

Gilbert returned for the 1973 season, where he was eliminated in Round 2.

## 1972

Gilbert O'Sullivan auditioned in Episode 1307 with "Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1309, Gilbert was paired against Gordon Lightfoot, and performed "But I'm Not". Gilbert lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.

However, Gilbert was then brought back as one of the eight wildcard acts for the Wildcard Round. For his Wildcard Battle in Episode 1316, Gilbert was paired against Neil Diamond, and performed "I Hope You'll Stay". Gilbert lost the battle, again eliminating him from the competition.

## 1973

Gilbert O'Sullivan auditioned in Episode 1401 with "Get Down". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1410, Gilbert was paired against Frédéric François, and performed "A Very Extraordinary Sort of Girl". Gilbert lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Episode 1418

**Episode 1418** was the eighteenth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the third episode of the Top 24 round. Three acts advanced to the Top 12, and three were eliminated. It followed Episode 1417 and preceded Episode 1419.

## Results

**The O'Jays** (1st)
**R&B Group**
**Merl Saunders** (2nd)
**Keyboardist**
**The Dells** (3rd)
**R&B Group**

Marie Laforêt
Pop Singer
The Buffoons
Pop Vocal Group
War
Funk Band
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1961

The **1961** season was the second season of *Jay's Music Search*. It followed the 1960 season and preceded the 1962 season.

Doo-wop band The Tokens were the season's winners, with jazz vocal duo Bobby Darin & Johnny Mercer coming in second, country/pop singer Patti Page finishing third, and country/rockabilly singer Johnny Horton coming in fourth.

# Episodes

## Top 20

The Top 20 were split into four groups of five. Three from each group advanced and made it into the Top 12.

### Group A

**Advanced:**

* **Caterina Valente** (1st)
* **Bobby Vee** (2nd)
* **Bobby Darin & Johnny Mercer** (3rd)

**Eliminated:**

* Ann-Margret
* Don Gibson

### Group B

**Advanced:**

* **Johnny Horton** (1st)
* **Fred Darian** (2nd)
* **Erik Darling** (3rd)

**Eliminated:**

* Frank Sinatra
* George Jones
Gigliola Cinquetti

* 1960s

**Gigliola Cinquetti** was a pop singer from the 1964 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 3.

Gigliola returned for the 1960s Second Chance Tournament, where she was eliminated in Round 1.

Gigliola returned for a third time for the 1974 season, where she was again eliminated in Round 3.

## 1974

Gigliola Cinquetti auditioned in Episode 1508 with "Auf Der Strasse Der Sonne". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Gigliola was paired against Gwen McCrae, and performed "Abendwind". She won the battle and advanced to the next round.

After Round 2 ended, Gigliola was one of the five new acts stolen onto this season's Team Rivals.

For her Round 3 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1516, Gigliola was paired against David Cassidy, and performed "Go (Before You Break My Heart)". Aretha Franklin, George Harrison, and Dave Brubeck all voted for David to advance to the next round, eliminating Gigliola from the competition.
Episode 1416

**Episode 1416** was the sixteenth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first episode of the Top 24 round. Three acts advanced to the Top 12, and three were eliminated. It followed Episode 1415 and preceded Episode 1417.

For this round, Elvis Presley and Joe Tex were the next two acts stolen onto Team Rivals, while Team Rivals battle losers Dolly Parton and Jackson Heights were brought back by Jay as wildcards.

## Results

**Alice Cooper** (1st)
**Rock Singer and Band**
**Adriano Celentano** (2nd)
**Pop-Rock Singer**
**Ann Sexton** (3rd)
**Funk/Soul Singer**

Billy Paul
Soul Singer
Curtis Mayfield
Soul Singer
Derek & The Dominos
Rock Band
Mike Oldfield

**Mike Oldfield** was a musician and composer from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 3.

## 1974

Mike Oldfield auditioned in Episode 1505 with "Tubular Bells". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Mike was paired against Maria Creuza, and performed "Froggy Went A-Courting". Mike lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.
Episode 1419

**Episode 1419** was the ninteenth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the fourth and final episode of the Top 24 round. Three acts advanced to the Top 12, and three were eliminated. It followed Episode 1418 and preceded Episode 1420.

In this episode, the six acts on Team Rivals competed for the last three spots in the Top 12. The three acts that moved on were decided by The Rivals: Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck.

## Results

**Elvis Presley** (1st)
**King of Rock & Roll**
**The Beach Boys** (2nd)
**Surf Rock Band**
**Vinegar Joe** (3rd)
**Blues Rock Band**

Ella Fitzgerald
Jazz Singer
Joe Simon
Soul Singer
Joe Tex
Funk Singer
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi

**Antonio Carlos & Jocafi** were a pop duo from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 3.

## 1974

Antonio Carlos & Jocafi auditioned in Episode 1507 with "Dona De Casa". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1510, Antonio Carlos & Jocafi were paired against Alvin Stardust, and performed "Dona Flor E Seus Dois Maridos". Antonio Carlos & Jocafi lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.

However, in the show's new twist, Tom Jones decided to save Antonio Carlos & Jocafi and bring them onto his team after the round ended, advancing them to the third round.

For their Round 3 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1514, Antonio Carlos & Jocafi were paired against Coral Som Livre, and performed "Alarme Falso". Tom picked Coral Som Livre as the winner, eliminating Antonio Carlos & Jocafi from the competition for good.
Mo-I-Rana

**Mo-I-Rana** are a rock band from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*.

## 1974

Mo-I-Rana auditioned in Episode 1504 with a cover of The Kinks' "You Really Got Me". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Mo-I-Rana were paired against Mud, and performed "So My Daddy Says". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.
Les Humphries Singers

The **Les Humphries** were a disco and gospel group from the 1971 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the Top 24.

## 1971

The Les Humphries Singers auditioned in Episode 1201 with "(We'll Fly You To The) Promised Land". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

## Trivia

* The Les Humphries Singers were the first act to audition on the 1971 season.
Episode 1420

**Episode 1420** was the twentieth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and is the season's Top 12 episode. Ten acts advanced to the Top 10, and two were eliminated (one from Jay's Top 8, and one from Team Rivals). It followed Episode 1419 and preceded Episode 1421.

For this round, The Dells were the final act stolen onto Team Rivals this season, giving them a total of four acts in the Top 12.

## Results

**Ann Sexton**
**Funk/Soul Singer**
**Grand Funk Railroad**
**Hard Rock Band**
**Adriano Celentano**

**Merl Saunders**
**Keyboardist**
**The O'Jays**
**R&B Group**

**Alice Cooper** (Bottom 2)
**Rock Singer and Band**
Frédéric François
Pop Singer
**Jackson Heights** (Bottom 3)
**Rock Band**

**Elvis Presley** (1st)
**King of Rock & Roll**
The Beach Boys

**The Dells** (2nd)
**R&B Group**
**Vinegar Joe** (3rd)
**Blues Rock Band**
Brinsley Schwarz

**Brinsley Schwarz** were a pub rock band from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in ninth place.

## 1972

Brinsley Schwarz auditioned in Episode 1307 with "Love Song". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1309, Brinsley Schwarz were paired against Bob Dylan, and performed "It's Been So Long". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1313, Brinsley Schwarz were paired against David Bowie, and performed "Happy Doing What We're Doing". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1317, Brinsley Schwarz performed "Surrender to the Rhythm", and placed in the bottom four of their group. Brinsley Schwarz were chosen as the last act from the group to advance, sending them to the Top 12 instead of Billie Holiday, Diana Ross and The Supremes & The Temptations, and Earl Scruggs.

For the Top 12 round in Episode 1321, Brinsley Schwarz performed "Don't Lose Your Grip on Love", and advanced to the Top 10.

For the Top 10 round in Episode 1322, Brinsley Schwarz performed "Nervous on the Road (But Can't Stay at Home)", and placed in the bottom three. Tchaikovsky was the last act chosen to advance, eliminating Brinsley Schwarz from the competition along with Neil Diamond.
Episode 1504

**Episode 1504** was the fourth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the fourth audition episode of the season. Seven acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and five were rejected. It followed Episode 1503 and preceded Episode 1505.

Audition reject Lightnin' Hopkins, shown in orange, was the fourth act recruited to Tom Jones' team at the end of the episode.

## Rejected

 John Lee Hooker (second chance)
 Big Bill Broonzy |  | Blues Singer and Guitarist
Marv Johnson

**Marv Johnson** was an R&B singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 3.

Marv died on May 16, 1993. He was 54.

## 1960

Marv Johnson auditioned in Episode 104. He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Marv was placed in one of the season's three three-way battles, going up against Lonnie Donegan and his Group and Kitty Wells. Marv won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Round 3 Battles, Marv was paired against Miriam Makeba. Marv lost the battle and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Della Reese

**Della Reese** was a jazz and pop singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She finished the competition in fourth place. As such, Della became the first female singer to make it to a season's finals.

Della returned to the 1966 season, where she was originally eliminated in the Top 20. However, she returned for the season's Wildcard Round, where she was eliminated in 14th place overall.

Due to her success in 1960, Della was one of the 80 acts that took part in the 1960s Championship. She was eliminated there in the Top 24.

## 1960

Della Reese auditioned in Episode 103. She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Della was paired against Dean Martin. It was here where Jay noticed he took a liking to Della's enunciation and the way she sang lyrics in her songs. Della won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Round 3 Battles, Della was paired against Dick Kesner and his Magic Stradivarius. Della won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Top 20, Della placed first in her group and advanced to the Top 12.

Della easily made it through the Top 12 round. However, in the Top 10, placed in the bottom 3 along with Dodie Stevens and Sil Austin. Della was the final act saved this round, sending her to the Top 8.

In the Top 8 round, Della placed in the middle three acts along with Eileen Farrell and June Valli. Della was chosen as the fourth and final act to advance to the Finals.

In the Finals, Della ended up finishing the competition in fourth place, finishing below Neil Sedaka, The Everly Brothers, and Vivaldi.
Cliff Richard

* 1960s

**Cliff Richard** was a pop singer from the 1962 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 20.

Cliff returned for the 1963 season, where he was again eliminated in the Top 20.

He returned for a third time in 1964, where he only made it to Round 2.

In his fourth attempt in 1965, he was eliminated, for the third time, in the Top 20.

Cliff returned for his fifth season in 1971, where he finally made it past the fourth round and advanced into the Top 12 for the first time. He finished in ninth place.
Fritz Reiner

**Fritz Reiner** was a classical conductor from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the auditions.

Fritz was the first contestant on the series to represent Hungary. At the age of 72, he was also the oldest contestant to take part in the 1960 season.

Fritz died on November 15, 1963. He was 74.
Conny Froboess

**Conny Froboess** was a pop singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in the Top 20.

Conny returned for the 1960s Second Chance Tournament, where she made it to the Top 8.

Conny was the first contestant on the series to represent Germany.

At 17, Conny was also the first contestant under the age of 18 to audition for the show.

## 1960

Conny auditioned in Episode 103. She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

In the Round 2 Battles, Conny was paired against The Count Basie Orchestra. Conny won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Round 3 Battles, Conny was paired against Dean Martin. Conny won the battle, advancing to the next round.

In the Top 20, Conny placed in the bottom three of her group. She was not selected to advance to the Top 12, eliminating her from the competition along with Billy Eckstine, instead of Dodie Stevens.
Episode 1501

**Episode 1501** was the premiere episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first audition episode of the season. Five acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and eight were rejected. It followed Episode 1423 and preceded Episode 1502.

Audition rejects Tomasz Stanko, Tomasz Szukalski, Edvard Vesala, and Peter Warren, shown in orange, were the first act recruited to Tom Jones' team at the end of the episode.
Eddy Arnold

**Eddy Arnold** was a country singer from the 1964 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Eddy returned a decade later for the 1974 season.

Eddy Arnold died on May 8, 2008. He was 89.

## 1974

Eddy Arnold auditioned in Episode 1501 with "Make the World Go Away". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1511, Eddy was paired against Elvis Presley, and performed "So Many Ways". Eddy lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1515, Eddy was paired against Gwen McCrae, and performed "I Really Don't Want to Know". Eddy lost the battle, but again received one of the six saves that round, and advanced to the next round.
Episode 1510

**Episode 1510** was the tenth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the second episode of the Round 2 Battles. Four acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and two were eliminated. It followed Episode 1509 and preceded Episode 1511.

This episode saw the return of The Rivals, who this year were made up of returning judges Aretha Franklin and Dave Brubeck, who were joined by newcomer George Harrison. They were able to steal eight acts from the Top 48 to form their own team of eight. The eight acts joining Team Rivals were Patsy Cline, James Brown, Elton John Band, The Tymes, Joe Dassin, Petula Clark, David Cassidy, and Johnny Cash. Each battle episode will end with two acts from Team Rivals facing off, while the three judges on The Rivals will be voting to progress one of those acts to the next round.

As always, battles were sorted alphabetically. Battle winners are in green, and the losers in red. Battle losers who received saves and also moved on are in blue. Purple denotes the act who The Rivals chose to steal for their team after the round ended.

Eliminated act Antonio Carlos & Jocafi were saved by Tom Jones at the end of Round 2, and joined his team. Also at the end of the round, The Rivals stole Arthur Crudup onto their team.

## Performed

**Alvin Stardust**
**Glam Rock Singer**
Antonio Carlos & Jocafi
 Battle # 2
Aphrodite's Child
Rock Band
**Arthur Crudup**
**Blues Singer and Guitarist**
Mouth & MacNeal

**Mouth & MacNeal** were a pop duo from the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the Top 24.

## 1972

Mouth & MacNeal auditioned in Episode 1301 with "How Do You Do". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1310, Mouth & MacNeal were paired against Marianne Rosenberg, and performed "Land of Milk and Honey". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1314, Mouth & MacNeal were paired against Neil Diamond, and performed "I'd Like to Go Back". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1318, Mouth & MacNeal performed "For the Love Of", and placed in the bottom four of their group. Hawkwind were chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Mouth & MacNeal from the competition along with Marianne Rosenberg and Santana.
Episode 1320

**Episode 1320** was the twentieth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the fourth and final episode of the Top 24 round. Three acts advanced to the Top 12, and three were eliminated. It followed Episode 1319 and preceded Episode 1321.

## Results

**The Beatles** (1st)
**Rock Band**
**The Last Poets** (2nd)
**Civil Rights Spoken Word Group**
**Tom Jones** (3rd)
**Singer**

The Hollies
Rock Band
Third World War
Hard Blues Rock Band
Tony Christie
Pop Singer
Episode 1508

**Episode 1508** was the eighth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the eighth and final audition episode of the season. Five acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and seven were rejected. It followed Episode 1507 and preceded Episode 1509.

Audition reject Sibelius, shown in orange, was the eighth act recruited to Tom Jones' team at the end of the episode.

As there were two spots left to fill after this final auditions episode, two rejected acts were brought back to the competition as audition wildcards: Dennis Alcapone and Wanderley Cardoso.

## Accepted

 Häns'che Weiss Quintett |  | Gypsy Jazz Band
Doug Kershaw

**Doug Kershaw** was a country singer and fiddler from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

## 1973

Doug Kershaw auditioned in Episode 1407 with "The Best Years of My Life". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1409, Doug was paired against Dolly Parton, and performed "Mardi Gras". Doug lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating him from the competition.
Episode 1415

**Episode 1415** was the fifteenth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the third and final episode of the Round 3 Battles. Nine acts advanced to the Top 24, and five were eliminated. It followed Episode 1414 and preceded Episode 1416. This episode was also the only battles episode of the season to feature two battles from Team Rivals.

## Performed

**John Lennon**
**Pop/Rock Singer**
Marie Laforêt
 Battle # 2
**Merl Saunders**
**Keyboardist**
Nat King Cole
 Battle # 3
**The Buffoons**
**Pop Vocal Group**
The Dells
 Battle # 4
The Ghana Soul Explosion
Funk Band
**War**
 Battle # 5
**The O'Jays**
**R&B Group**
Wizzard
Glam Rock Band
Elton John Band

The **Elton John Band** were a soft rock band from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 2, but returned as a wildcard to the Top 30 round.

## 1974

Elton John Band auditioned in Episode 1503 with a cover of The Beatles' "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

After auditions ended, the Elton John Band were one of the eight acts stolen onto this season's Team Rivals.

For their Round 2 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1510, the Elton John Band were paired against David Cassidy, and performed "One Day at a Time". Although George Harrison voted for the Elton John Band to advance to the next round, Aretha Franklin and Dave Brubeck both voted for David instead, eliminating the Elton John Band from the competition.
Episode 1513

**Episode 1513** was the thirteenth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the fifth and final episode of the Round 2 Battles. Eight acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1512 and preceded Episode 1514.

Eliminated act Shu-bi-dua were saved by Tom Jones at the end of Round 2, and joined his team. Also at the end of the round, The Rivals stole both Status Quo and Wanderley Cardoso onto their team.

## Performed

Roger Whittaker
Pop Singer
**Santiana**
 Battle # 2
**Savage Rose**
**Psych Rock Band**
Shu-bi-dua
 Battle # 3
**Status Quo**
**Rock Band**
Tchaikovsky
 Battle # 4
The Roger Kellaway Cello Quartet
Classical Quartet
**The Spencer Davis Group**
 Battle # 5
Thorleifs
Pop Group
**Wanderley Cardoso**
**Pop Singer**
Episode 1507

**Episode 1507** was the seventh episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the seventh audition episode of the season. Seven acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and six were rejected. It followed Episode 1506 and preceded Episode 1508.

Audition reject Coral Som Livre, shown in orange, was the seventh act recruited to Tom Jones' team at the end of the episode.
Episode 1414

**Episode 1414** was the fourteenth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the second episode of the Round 3 Battles. Four acts advanced to the Top 24, and two were eliminated. It followed Episode 1413 and preceded Episode 1415.

## Performed

**Grand Funk Railroad**
**Hard Rock Band**
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
 Battle # 2
**Jan Hammarlund**
**Folk Singer**
Joe Tex
Funk Singer
Billy Eckstine

**Billy Eckstine** was a stage singer from the 1960 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 20.

Billy returned for the 1963 season, where he was eliminated in Round 2.

Billy returned for a third time to the 1966 season, where he was eliminated in Round 3.

Billy died on March 8, 1993. He was 78.
1960s Championship

The **1960s Championship** was the final season of the 1960s in *Jay's Music Search*, taking place at the end of 1969. It was a special season in which the 80 most successful acts of the 1960s seasons, including every winner from the decade, competed to become the ultimate Champion of the 1960s.

1967 champion Aretha Franklin was the winner of the competition, becoming the first act to win two seasons of the show. Eight-time series participant and King of Rock & Roll Elvis Presley came in second place. Mustached singer Robert Goulet, who finished in third place in the 1969 contest, again came in third place here, with gospel choir and 1968 champions Edwin Hawkins Singers coming in fourth.
Episode 1421

**Episode 1421** was the twenty-first episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and is the season's Top 10 episode. Eight acts advanced to the Top 8, and two were eliminated (one from Jay's Top 7, and one from Team Rivals). It followed Episode 1420 and preceded Episode 1422.

## Results

**Grand Funk Railroad**
**Hard Rock Band**
**Ann Sexton**
**Funk/Soul Singer**
**Merl Saunders**

**Adriano Celentano**
**Pop-Rock Singer**

Alice Cooper
Rock Singer and Band
**Jackson Heights** (Bottom 2)
**Rock Band**
**The O'Jays** (Bottom 3)
**R&B Group**

**Elvis Presley** (1st)
**King of Rock & Roll**
The Dells
R&B Group
**Vinegar Joe** (2nd)
**Blues Rock Band**
Episode 1308

**Episode 1308** was the eighth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the final audition episode of the season. Six acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and six were rejected. It followed Episode 1307 and preceded Episode 1309.

As there were three spots left to fill after this final auditions episode, three rejected acts were brought back to the competition as audition wildcards: Pete Seeger, Slim and Slam, and Tony Ronald.
Maria Creuza

**Maria Creuza** was a Brazilian singer from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in Round 3.

## 1974

Maria Creuza auditioned in Episode 1507 with "Simplesmente". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1512, Maria was paired against Mike Oldfield, and performed "Tarde De Itapoa". She won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1516, Maria was paired against Mahalia Jackson, and performed "Teimosa". Maria lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating her from the competition.
Frank Sinatra

**Frank Sinatra** was a jazz crooner from the 1961 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 20.

Frank returned for the 1963 season, where he was eliminated in Round 3.

Frank returned again for the 1965 season, where he made it all the way to the finals and finished the competition in second place.

Frank returned for a fourth season in 1968, where for the first time, he was eliminated in the auditions.

Due to Frank's success in 1965, he was one of the 80 acts that competed in the 1960s Championship. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Frank died on May 14, 1998. He was 82.

## Trivia

* Having been rejected in the 1968 auditions, Frank Sinatra currently shares the record for being the highest placing act in a season to later be an audition reject, along with The Everly Brothers, who were the runners-up in 1960, and were audition rejects in 1969.
Episode 1509

**Episode 1509** was the ninth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first episode of the Round 2 Battles. Four acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1508 and preceded Episode 1510.

This episode was entirely made up of Tom Jones' team of eight, who were paired off into four battles, with the winners being selected by Tom. The four losers were eliminated for good.

As always, battles were sorted alphabetically. Battle winners are in green, and the losers in red.

## Performed

**Coral Som Livre**
**Samba Music Group**
Lightnin' Hopkins
 Battle # 2
**Louis Armstrong**
**Singer and Trumpeter**
P-Nats
 Battle # 3
Sibelius
Classical Composer
**The Incredible Bongo Band**
 Battle # 4
**Tomasz Stanko, Tomasz Szukalski, Edvard Vesala, and Peter Warren**
**Experimental Jazz Quartet**
Toots Thielemans
Jazz Harmonicist and Guitarist
Jan Hammarlund

**Jan Hammarlund** was a folk singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in the Top 24.

## 1973

Jan Hammarlund auditioned in Episode 1407 with "När Kan Vi Dela". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1411, Jan was paired against Humble Pie, and performed "Barnet Som Dom Lämnade På Vägen". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1414, Jan was paired against Joe Tex, and performed "Svalornas Sång". He won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1417, Jan performed "Per Tyrsons Döttrar I Vänge", and placed in the bottom four of his group. Frédéric François was chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Jan from the competition along with Dolly Parton and John Lennon.
Episode 1505

**Episode 1505** was the fifth episode of the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the fifth audition episode of the season. Eight acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and five were rejected. It followed Episode 1504 and preceded Episode 1506.

Audition reject P-Nats, shown in orange, was the fifth act recruited to Tom Jones' team at the end of the episode.

## Rejected

 Minister Louis Farrakhan |  | Religious Leader
George Harrison

**George Harrison** was a rock singer from the 1971 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in fifth place.

George, along with Ringo Starr, were the first two members of The Beatles to compete as soloists on *Jay's Music Search* once the band disbanded.

George returned for the 1974 season as the new member of The Rivals, along with Aretha Franklin and Dave Brubeck.
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry

**Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry** were a blues duo from the 1964 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in the auditions.

Brownie and Sonny returned for the 1965 season as part of a trio with Big Bill Broonzy, where they were again eliminated in the auditions.

Brownie and Sonny returned as a duo for the 1973 season, where they were eliminated in the auditions for a third time.

Sonny Terry died on March 11, 1986. He was 74.

Brownie McGhee died on February 16, 1996. He was 80.

## 1973

Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry auditioned in Episode 1406 with "Long Way From Home". They received a "No", eliminating them from the competition.
Episode 1310

**Episode 1310** was the tenth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the second episode of the Round 2 Battles. Eight acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1309 and preceded Episode 1311.

## Performed

**Hawkwind**
**Space Rock Band**
Jimmy McGriff and Junior Parker
 Battle # 2
**Joan Baez**
**Folk Singer/Guitarist**
Johnny Johnson & The Bandwagon
 Battle # 3
**Katja Ebstein**
**Pop Singer**
Leslie Uggams
 Battle # 4
Marianne Rosenberg
Pop Singer
**Mouth & MacNeal**
 Battle # 5
Neil Diamond
Pop/Rock Singer
**Neil Young**
 Battle # 6
Pete Seeger
Folk Singer and Guitarist
**Polaris**
**Pop Group**
Episode 1409

**Episode 1409** was the ninth episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the first episode of the Round 2 Battles. Seven acts advanced to the Round 3 Battles, and five were eliminated. It followed Episode 1408 and preceded Episode 1410.

This episode also saw the debut of The Rivals, a new twist on the series. Three former contestants (Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck) returned to form a new judging panel of three. They were able to steal eight acts from the Top 48 to form their own team of eight. The eight acts joining Team Rivals were The Beach Boys, Joe Simon, The Isley Brothers, David Gates, Uriah Heep, Jimmy Rushing, Jackson Heights, and Shocking Blue. Each battle episode will end with two acts from Team Rivals facing off, while the three judges on The Rivals will be voting to progress one of those acts to the next round.

As always, battles were sorted alphabetically. Battle winners are in green, and the losers in red. Battle losers who received saves and also moved on are in blue. Purple denotes the act who The Rivals chose to steal for their team after the round ended.

## Performed

**Adriano Celentano**
**Pop-Rock Singer**
Alice Cooper
 Battle # 2
America
Soft Rock Band
**Ann Sexton**
 Battle # 3
Archie Bell & The Drells
Soul Group
**Billy Paul**
 Battle # 4
**Curtis Mayfield**
**Soul Singer**
Derek & The Dominos
 Battle # 5
**Dolly Parton**
**Country Singer**
Doug Kershaw
Country Singer and Fiddler
Episode 1407

**Episode 1407** was the seventh episode of the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the seventh audition episode of the season. Eight acts advanced to the Round 2 Battles, and five were rejected. It followed Episode 1406 and preceded Episode 1408.

## Rejected

 The Temptations (second chance)
 Procol Harum |  | Rock Band
Jimmy Rushing

**Jimmy Rushing** was a blues singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in Round 2.

Jimmy had previously been featured as the vocalist for Dave Brubeck's first audition in 1960.

Jimmy died on June 8, 1972. He was 70.

## 1973

Jimmy Rushing auditioned in Episode 1406 with "Bad Loser". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

After auditions ended, Jimmy was one of the eight acts stolen onto Team Rivals in the show's new twist.

For his Round 2 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1410, Jimmy was paired against Joe Simon, and performed "You Can't Run Around (Blues)". Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck all voted for Joe to advance to the next round, eliminating Jimmy from the competition.

## Trivia

* Although Jimmy did not officially audition on his own the first time like Nat King Cole did, he could be considered as sharing the record with Nat for longest time between seasons, first appearing in 1960, and for a second time in 1973.
Gladys Knight and the Pips

**Gladys Knight and the Pips** were a soul group from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 3.

## 1973

Gladys Knight and the Pips auditioned in Episode 1405 with "Midnight Train to Georgia". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1410, Gladys Knight and the Pips were paired against Grand Funk Railroad, and performed "I've Got to Use My Imagination". Gladys Knight and the Pips lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1413, Gladys Knight and the Pips were paired against Frédéric François, and performed "Storms of Troubled Times". Gladys Knight and the Pips lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Louis Armstrong

**Louis Armstrong** was a singer and trumpeter from the 1961 season of *Jay's Music Search*. He was eliminated in auditions.

Louis returned the following year for the 1962 season, where he was eliminated in twelfth place.

Louis returned for a third time to the 1964 season, and was eliminated in seventh place.

Due to his successes in 1962 and 1964, Louis returned as one of the 80 acts for the 1960s Championship, making it to the Top 24.

Louis would return for a fifth time to the 1974 season, making it onto Tom Jones' team in the show's new twist. He was eliminated in Round 3.

Louis Armstrong died on July 6, 1971. He was 69.

## 1974

Louis Armstrong auditioned in Episode 1502 with "Chinatown, My Chinatown". He received a "No", eliminating him from the competition. However, in the show's new twist, Tom Jones decided to save Louis and bring him onto his team, advancing him to the next round.

For his Round 2 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1509, Louis was paired against P-Nats, and performed "Stardust". Tom picked Louis as the winner, sending him to the next round.

For his Round 3 battle as part of Team Tom in Episode 1514, Louis was paired against Shu-bi-dua, and performed "You Can Depend on Me". Tom picked Shu-bi-dua as the winner, eliminating Louis from the competition for good.
Episode 1323

**Episode 1323** was the twenty-third episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and is the season's Top 8 episode. Four acts advanced to the season finale, and four were eliminated. It followed Episode 1322 and preceded Episode 1324.

## Results

**Joan Baez**
**Folk Singer/Guitarist**
**Tom Jones**
**Singer**
**Ray Charles**
**Singer and Pianist**

Hawkwind
Space Rock Band
Tchaikovsky
Classical Composer

**Gordon Lightfoot**
**Folk Rock Singer/Guitarist**
The Beatles (5th)
Rock Band
The Last Poets (6th)
Civil Rights Spoken Word Group
Marie Laforêt

**Marie Laforêt** was a pop singer from the 1971 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in the auditions.

Marie returned for the 1973 season, where she was made it to the Top 24.

Marie died on November 2, 2019. She was 80.

## 1973

Marie Laforêt auditioned in Episode 1407 with "Viens, Viens". She received a "Yes", sending her to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1411, Marie was paired against Merl Saunders, and performed "Arlequin". Marie lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1415, Marie was paired against John Lennon, and performed "Pourquoi Les Hommes Pleurent". Marie lost the battle, but received one of the six saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1418, Marie performed "L'amour Comme À 16 Ans", and placed in the bottom four of her group. The Dells were chosen as the last act from the group to advance, eliminating Marie from the competition along with The Buffoons and War.
The Ghana Soul Explosion

**The Ghana Soul Explosion** were a funk band from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 3.

## 1973

The Ghana Soul Explosion auditioned in Episode 1404 with "Soul Makossa". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1412, The Ghana Soul Explosion were paired against The Dells, and performed a cover of Four Tops' "Are You Man Enough?". They won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1415, The Ghana Soul Explosion were paired against War, and performed a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition". The Ghana Soul Explosion lost the battle, and did not receive a save, eliminating them from the competition.
Ann Sexton

**Ann Sexton** was a funk and soul singer from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. She was eliminated in seventh place.

## 1973

Ann Sexton auditioned in Episode 1401 with "You're Gonna Miss Me". She received a "No", eliminating her from the competition.

However, Ann was brought back to the competition as the only wildcard act of the season since one spot was still available in the Top 48 after auditions ended.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1409, Ann was paired against America, and performed "You're Losing Me". She won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1413, Ann was paired against Adriano Celentano, and performed "You're Letting Me Down". She won the battle and advanced to the next round.

For the Top 24 round in Episode 1416, Ann performed "You've Been Gone Too Long", and placed in the bottom four of her group. Ann was chosen as the last act from the group to advance, sending her to the Top 12 instead of Billy Paul, Curtis Mayfield, and Derek & The Dominos.

For the Top 12 round in Episode 1420, Ann performed "Come Back Home", and advanced to the Top 10.

For the Top 10 round in Episode 1421, Ann performed "I Still Love You", and advanced to the Top 8.

For the Top 8 round in Episode 1422, Ann performed "Have a Little Mercy", and placed in the middle three of Jay's Top 6. Ann was the first of the middle three to be eliminated, finishing the competition in seventh place.

## Trivia

* Ann was the only audition wildcard of the 1973 season, yet still made it to the Top 8.
Jackson Heights

**Jackson Heights** were a rock band from the 1973 season of *Jay's Music Search*. They were eliminated in Round 3, but returned as a wildcard to the Top 24 round. Jackson Heights were eliminated again in eighth place.

## 1973

Jackson Heights auditioned in Episode 1407 with "I Could Be Your Orchestra". They received a "Yes", sending them to the next round.

After auditions ended, Jackson Heights were one of the eight acts stolen onto Team Rivals in the show's new twist.

For their Round 2 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1409, Jackson Heights were paired against David Gates, and performed "Spaghetti Sunshine". Although Tchaikovsky voted for David to advance to the next round, Aretha Franklin and Dave Brubeck both voted for Jackson Heights, sending them to the next round.

For their Round 3 battle as part of Team Rivals in Episode 1414, Jackson Heights were paired against Joe Simon, and performed "Long Necked Lady". Aretha Franklin, Tchaikovsky, and Dave Brubeck all voted for Joe to advance to the next round, eliminating Jackson Heights from the competition.

However, Jackson Heights was one of two Team Rivals wildcard acts (along with Dolly Parton) to be brought back to the Top 24 by Jay. For their performance in Episode 1417, Jackson Heights performed "Public Romance". They placed first in their group and advanced to the Top 12.

For the Top 12 round in Episode 1420, Jackson Heights performed "Bump and Grind", and placed in the bottom three in Jay's Top 8. They were the first act from the bottom three to then be saved, and advanced to the Top 10.

For the Top 10 round in Episode 1421, Jackson Heights performed "Cumberland Country", and placed in the bottom three in Jay's Top 7. They were the second act from the bottom three to then be saved, and advanced to the Top 8 instead of Alice Cooper.

For the Top 8 round in Episode 1422, Jackson Heights performed "It's a Shame". They then placed last in Jay's Top 6, automatically eliminating them from the competition.
Clifford T. Ward

**Clifford T. Ward** is a soft rock singer from the 1974 season of *Jay's Music Search*.

## 1974

Clifford T. Ward auditioned in Episode 1503 with "Scullery". He received a "Yes", sending him to the next round.

For the Round 2 Battles in Episode 1511, Clifford was paired against Creedence Clearwater Revival, and performed "Not Waving - Drowning!". Clifford lost the battle, but received one of the eight saves that round, and advanced to the next round.

For the Round 3 Battles in Episode 1515, Clifford was placed in a three-way battle against Culpeper's Orchard and Diana Ross and The Supremes, and performed "Are You Really Interested?". Clifford, along with Diana Ross and The Supremes, won the battle and advanced to the next round.
Episode 1318

**Episode 1318** was the eighteenth episode of the 1972 season of *Jay's Music Search*, and the second episode of the Top 24 round. Three acts advanced to the Top 12, and three were eliminated. It followed Episode 1317 and preceded Episode 1319.

## Results

**Neil Young** (1st)
**Folk Rock Singer**
**Joan Baez** (2nd)
**Folk Singer/Guitarist**
**Hawkwind** (3rd)
**Space Rock Band**

Marianne Rosenberg
Pop Singer
Mouth & MacNeal
Pop Duo
Santana
Rock Group