Originally released on B.T. Puppy 518. This great single is one of only two Top 40 hits that these guys scored after their chart-topping classic from 1961, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Nearly every Tokens single is worth seeking out if you're a fan of that 1960s pop form called "Sunshine Pop," which is characterized mainly by a vocal harmony sound deriving from early 1960s doo-wop, Beach Boys-style vocals, and folk-rock harmonies, on top of a Power Pop/Bubblegum Rock rhythm section. This is a new copy of the Ripete "Gold Nuggets" reissue.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M | M | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Ripete 3014 | 1966 | #30p in March |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Tokens
Billy Ocean
Title
I Hear Trumpets Blow
Love Really Hurts Without You
Songwriter
Margo-Margo-Medress-Siegel (A), A. Kornfeld-S. Duboff (B)
B. Findon-L. Charles
Producer
Tokens, Arranged by Trade Martin
Ben Findon
Category
Sunshine Pop
Northern Soul, Motown Style
Reissue
Yes
Yes
