 Here's a great song that's somehow entered the Nation's musical consciousness while never becoming a radio airplay hit. Originally written by Alexander, but not released on a 45 single, it was first a semi-hit for Steve Alaimo in 1963. The Gentrys recognized an opportunity in this tune later in the decade, but didn't manage to move above the bottom quarter of the chart. Finally, Alexander himself re-recorded it in the mid-1970's and, this version — reaching #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart — became the biggest "hit" of them all. Despite its lack of chart success, I bet if you play this for just about anyone, and they'll say they've heard it before. That's what I call a Classic!
Oh, and if you aren't suitably pleased with the A side, be sure to flip the single over. The flip is an irresistible, semi-Reggae rocker that I had to play twice tonight just to be sure I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. And.... I did! Note: This copy comes in a vintage Buddah Records factory sleeve. The A label has a faint date written on it (see scan).
Condition Detail:Label: M- (sw) | Vinyl: M- | Audio: MWritten by: A. Alexander (A), A. Cartee-G. Soule (B)Produced by: Al Cartee-George SouleChart info: #45p in September 1975
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| Lonely Days, Lonely Nights/ I'm So Proud Of You by Don Downing (M-), Roadshow 7004, 1973: $7.50 |
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| My Little Lady/ Loving You Is Just A Pastime by Bloodstone (M-), London 1061, 1975: $11.00 |
| Pretty Little Brown Skin Girl/ That's Not My Bag by Heart & Soul (M-), Right-On 101, 1970: $20.00 |
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| Rockin' Roll Baby/ Pieces by The Stylistics (M-), Avco 4625, 1973: $12.00 |
| Sexy Mama/ Where Can I Find Her by The Moments (M-), Stang 5052, 1973: $11.00 |
| Sugar Pie Guy, Pt.1/ Pt. 2 by The Joneses (M), Mercury 73614, 1974: $6.00 |
| This Is My Love Song/ Let Me In Your Mind by The Intruders (M-), Gamble 4007, 1970: $15.00 |
| Who's Gonna Love Me/ You Better Take Time To Love by The Imperials (M), Omni 5501, 1978: $12.00 |
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