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Category Archives: Pop Rock
JOE SOUTH – Games People Play – (Capitol) – 1969
what Frank is listening to #208 – JOE SOUTH – Games People Play – (Capitol) – 1969 I am a big fan of the song "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" which I first heard as an Elvis cover. … Continue reading
GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – Close Cover Before Playing – (Liberty) – 1968
what Frank is listening to #201 – GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – Close Cover Before Playing – (Liberty) – 1968 Those long term readers of "what Frank listening to" would know of my fondness for Gary Lewis … Continue reading
CHER – Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves – (Kapp) – 1971
what Frank is listening to #193 – CHER – Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves – (Kapp) – 1971 Back in #130 when commenting on a "Sonny & Cher" album I said the following: I have a dirty little secret … Continue reading
THE EVERLY BROTHERS – Sing – (Warner Brothers) – 1967
Oh no … am I caught in a rut? This is another late 60s album from a rock act who were "past their prime". Regular readers know I love albums put out when acts were no longer selling records if … Continue reading
JAY AND THE AMERICANS – At The Cafe Wha? – (United Artists) – 1962
OK … by now you all should know I'm partial to the vocal group Jay and The Americans. At their best they were one of the best vocal harmony groups, black or white. At worst they were strictly saccharine MOR. … Continue reading
GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – (You Don’t Have to) Paint me a Picture – (Liberty) – 1967
This album is out of step with 1967 musically. Even by Gary Lewis standards this album is regressive. That doesn't mean it's bad, at least not to my ears. It's just a little samey with none of the highs on his … Continue reading
RICK SPRINGFIELD – Beginnings – (Sparmac) – 1972
This one has been kicking around for at least 25 years. I bought back in the 80s, liked it, and put it in my collection. I then had a clean out and decided to get rid of it. Finally, I … Continue reading
DAVID CASSIDY – The Higher They Climb The Harder They Fall – (RCA) – 1975
Back in "what Frank is listening to #27 – Home is where the Heart Is" I put forward a "defence" of David Cassidy. Refer to that if you wish. This album does nothing to change my defence. Also, refer back to #27 … Continue reading
