Originally released on ABC-Pmt. 10329. This is a new copy of the first ABC "Oldies Treasure Chest" reissue. This great double-feature reissue shows the very interesting evolution in Tommy Roe's vision of what would become known as "Bubblegum" rock. By "Sweet Pea" in 1966, his vision is complete  and he joined Tommy James, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart, and many others in offering a clear statement of not only Bubblegum, but of what it means to be a catchy pop song. When he recorded "Sheila" 4 years earlier, his vision was on the right path  taking the childish hiccup and his fondness for simple, catchy rhythms and rhymes from Buddy Holly's repertoire, and emphasizing those elements in a way that was more tribute than wholly Tommy Roe. Ah, but then he unleashed "Sweet Pea," and Bubblegum Rock would never be the same. This reissue has the original Mono mix.
