The Dedicated Men (1966)

Fulham, London. New pop group The Dedicated Young Men perform song - “Don’t Come Knocking“ - their first record - in a junk shop using some of the ’junk’ as instruments. M/S of the exterior of a junk shop. The bearded shop owner chats with a trendy young man, they appear to be examining an old urinal. C/U of the young man picking up an earthenware jug, he nods approvingly and takes it into the shop. C/U of a man’s hand strumming a battered acoustic guitar. Low angle shot of the three band members, the trendy man is using the jug as an instrument, accompanying the band as they sing. M/S of the five piece band sitting in the junk shop performing their song. C/U of an oil painting portrait of a lady - a contrast with the rock and roll music! C/U on the singer, various shots of the band - they have all appropriated different bits of junk and a miming along to their song with them. C/U on an oil painting of an angel. More shots of the band playing, the singer mimes a kazoo solo using a broomst
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