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SAM THE SHAM AND THE PHARAOHS – Lil Red Riding Hood – (MGM) -1966
I have commented on another “Sam the Sham” album in a very early post on this blog, when this blog was just an email list actually. Since then I’ve decided to flesh these things out a bit, well at least … Continue reading
SONNY & CHER– The Wondrous World of Sonny & Cher – (Atco) – 1966
This is the second studio album by Sonny & Cher. My favourite subversive easy-listening hipster singing duo. I have commented on both “Sonny & Cher” and “Cher” albums before on this blog. Please refer to them for biographical detail. … Continue reading
ROD MCKUEN – The Loner – (RCA) – 1966
The full title of this album is : Rod McKuen– The Loner And 13 Other Rod McKuen Songs Of Love And Loneliness. If ever there was an accurate album title it’s this albums title. That’s not to say McKuen … Continue reading
JOHNNY RIVERS – And I Know You Wanna Dance – (Imperial) – 1966
I have commented on Rivers in the past on his 1966 album “Changes”. I noted there that I was a late convert to him. This album here immediately preceded “Changes” and is the last album in the sound that made … Continue reading
THE CRYAN’ SHAMES – Sugar & Spice – (Columbia) – 1966
It’s nice to get some straight ahead rock every now and then. It’s also nice to play an entire album by a US garage band. Normally you only get to hear the singles or selected tracks on garage compilations. With … Continue reading
GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – Hits Again! – (Liberty) – 1966
What can I say about Gary Lewis that I haven’t already said in this blog? In fact I think I’ve even said that before. Google this blog for other comments on Gary Lewis & the Playboys. … Continue reading
JOHNNY RIVERS – Changes – (Imperial) – 1966
I never had much time for Johnny Rivers in my youth. He always seemed neither here nor there as I thought he was a MOR act just playing some rock n roll. I also found his nasal, whiney delivery … Continue reading
BOBBY VEE – Look at Me Girl – (Liberty) – 1966
what Frank is listening to #222 – BOBBY VEE – Look at Me Girl – (Liberty) – 1966 For biographical detail refer to my other Bobby Vee comment what Frank is listening to #182 – BOBBY VEE – Come Back … Continue reading
PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Just Like Us! – (Columbia) -1966
what Frank is listening to #221 – PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Just Like Us! – (Columbia) -1966 I'm going to rehash a large chunk of an earlier "comment": Back in "what Frank is listening to #119" I … Continue reading
PETER AND GORDON – Somewhere – (Columbia) – 1966
Back in what Frank is listening to #141 I said this about Peter & Gordon … Peter Asher and Gordon Waller always crop up on "hits" albums of the 60s and indeed they should as they had many hits in the … Continue reading
