Show Notes
Come A Little Bit Closer is the comeback record released by The Delltones following the death of their lead singer Noel Widerberg.With the support of Noels family, The Dellies recruited former Crescents member Col Loughnan and they hit the studio with Johnny O'Keefe as producer. Together they created a classic version of Come A Little Bit Closer.The song was the highest selling Australian single for 1963, as well as winning Song of the Year at the Australian Radio Awards.Our specials guests are Pee Wee Wilson and Col Loughnan.
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