Musical Interlude topic for August 2024

20 BEST Gone Groups of the 1960s,
have fallen off the radar of time... | 40:13
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0:01 · got time to take fast are
0:08 · home I didn't notice my [Music]
0:21 · time ever wondered what happened to the bands that ruled the 60s let's uncover
0:27 · the stories of 20 iconic groups that disappeared from the spotlight get ready
0:33 · for a nostalgic Journey Through The Lost sounds of an unforgettable era 20 The
0:44 · [Music]
0:55 · McCoys ever wondered what happened to the band behind the catchy hit hang on Sloopy let's dive into the story of The
1:02 · McCoys best known for their 1965 Number One Hit The McCoys were the
1:08 · quintessential model for garage band success young fresh-faced and sporting
1:14 · an audacious lead guitarist their sound was a perfect blend of rock and bubblegum pop making them teen favorites
1:22 · but when their short string of hits ran out something surprising happened they set the stage for the emergence of one
1:29 · one of the great guitar Heroes of the 1970s their very own Rick daringer like
1:36 · many 1960s garage bands The McCoys were formed by Suburban high school students
1:42 · inspired by the second wave of great rock and roll to hit America initially
1:47 · the band named itself after a ventures record but they eventually settled on Rick and the Raiders performing gigs
1:54 · throughout the Midwest they cut a single for the small Sonic label titled you know that I love you which benefited
2:01 · from some local AirPlay the group's standout feature was the hot scrambling
2:06 · guitar leads of Rick Zinger who later changed his last name to daringer their
2:12 · professionalism allowed them to share the stage with bigger name acts who they sometimes upstaged despite their early
2:19 · success The McCoys faded Into Obscurity but their legacy lived on through Rick
2:25 · daringer solo career 19 spal
2:32 · [Music]
2:37 · staircase have you ever heard a song that stays with you but you can't remember who sang it that's the story of
2:44 · spiral staircase the quintessential one hit wonder this band created the
2:49 · Timeless classic more today than yesterday this song A moderate hit in
2:55 · 1969 remains a perennial presence on oldies oriented radio station ations but
3:01 · what happened to the band afterward in 1967 the vallion got a big break when
3:07 · influential anr executive Gary Usher who had helped mold the careers of the Beach
3:12 · Boys and the birds happened to catch their set at a club in elonte California
3:18 · Usher was impressed and signed them to the Columbia label but there was a catch
3:23 · they had to change their name inspired by the classic 1940s suspense film The
3:29 · spiral staircase they Rec christened themselves spiral staircase altering the
3:35 · spelling to fit the 1960s Rock Vogue for unusual spellings Colombia also pushed
3:41 · the band to grow their hairong and adopt the dominant hippie image of the day
3:47 · despite these changes the band's success was fleeting more today than yesterday
3:53 · was their Shining Moment and although it remains beloved spiral staircase quickly
3:58 · disappeared from the music scene leaving behind a legacy encapsulated in a single
4:04 · Unforgettable song 18 the Box
4:09 · [Music] Tops couldn't
4:15 · [Music] without to take fast days are G I'm going home curious
4:24 · about the band that gave us the iconic hit the letter let's delve into the story story of the Box Tops This
4:32 · groundbreaking group from Memphis Tennessee first charted in 1967 with the
4:37 · letter recorded at chips moment's American recording studio and produced
4:42 · by Dan Penn remarkably they were the first Memphis artists to record in
4:47 · Memphis and have a number one record from 1967 to
4:53 · 1969 the Box Tops released four albums excluding their Super Hits album and 10
4:59 · singles the letter dominated the Billboard charts for 4 weeks in 1967
5:05 · selling over 4 million copies and earning a gold record their third single
5:11 · cried like a baby was also a massive hit peing at number two for 2 weeks in 1968
5:18 · and selling over 2 million copies the original members Alex Chilton Bill
5:24 · Cunningham John Evans Danny SMI and Gary tally were initially part of of a local
5:30 · band called The Devils they changed their name to the Box Tops upon the release of the letter due to name
5:36 · conflicts with other groups and evolving musical directions the Box Tops were
5:42 · distinctive for their Soulful sound with Alex Chilton's voice providing a gritty Memphis Edge that stood out they were
5:49 · described as having looked whiter and sung blacker than the Box Tops on that Sensational first single in
5:56 · 1967 the letter this unique blend made them a standout Act of their time even
6:02 · though internal changes and evolving music Trends eventually led to their
6:08 · decline 17 peppermint [Music]
6:17 · rainbow will don't tou my
6:24 · face ever heard of the sunshine pop group from Baltimore known for their f good hit will you be staying after
6:31 · Sunday that's the peppermint rainbow for you originally formed in 1967 under the
6:37 · name New York Times They played local gigs in the Mid-Atlantic States before being signed to Deca records in
6:45 · 1968 this opportunity came thanks to Talon agent Alan white who brought the
6:51 · group to New York to showcase for producer Paul Leica Leica was impressed and signed them prompting a name change
6:58 · to the peppermint rain rbow their first single walking in different circles with
7:03 · bide pink lemonade didn't chart but their second single will you be staying
7:09 · after Sunday reached number four on khj on April 2nd
7:15 · 1969 nationally the song spent 14 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 peing at
7:21 · number 32 on May 3rd 1969 and selling over 1 million copies
7:27 · earning a gold disc the song also reached number 21 on the cashbox top 100
7:34 · and peaked at number 19 in Canada despite their promising start and the
7:39 · success of will you be staying after Sunday the peppermint rainbow struggled to replicate this achievement their
7:46 · brief moment in the spotlight was a perfect example of the fleeting nature of Fame in the music industry but their
7:52 · Sunny pop sound remains a delightful reminder of the late 60s 16 the Flying
8:01 · Machine you I know
8:07 · darling ever wondered about the story behind the cheerful hit smile a little smile for me let's talk about the Flying
8:15 · Machine this British bubblegum pop band is best known for their 1969 American
8:21 · number five hit smile a little smile for me the flying machine evolved from the
8:27 · British band pinkerton's assorted colors which had scored a major UK hit with mirror mirror in
8:34 · 1966 by 1969 singer guitarist Tony Newman singer Auto harpist original
8:41 · frontman Sam Kemp and basis Stuart Coleman from Pinkerton had teamed up
8:46 · with lead guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Wilkinson to form a new iteration of the group with Newman now
8:53 · assuming lead vocal frontman duties they became the Flying Machine their single
8:59 · smile a little smile for me peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100
9:04 · chart and reached number six on the AC chart the song success was remarkable
9:10 · with their first self-titled LP released by Janice records in 1969 by December 12th of that year the
9:18 · single had sold a million copies and was awarded a gold disc by the ri AA despite
9:25 · this success their follow-up single a cover version of baby Mak soon first
9:30 · recorded by marmalade managed to achieve the US Hot 100 the following year
9:36 · however their final single the devil has possession of your mind did not chart
9:41 · leading to the band's eventual split the flying machine's brief moment in the spotlight was marked by their catchy
9:47 · bubblegum pop sound but they couldn't sustain their initial success leaving smile a little smile for me as their
9:55 · lasting Legacy 15 the left B
10:00 · [Music]
10:07 · ever heard of Baro pop if not you're in for a treat with the Left Bank formed in
10:13 · New York City in 1965 this highly creative and distinctive pop rock group made waves
10:20 · with their unique sound the original band members were Michael Brown keyboards George F Cameron drums Tom
10:28 · Finn bass Jeff weinfield guitar and Steve Martin vocals their music stood
10:35 · out thanks to Martin's expressive soaring vocals and Brown's elegant and melodic orchestral Arrangements complete
10:42 · with Lush strings the left Banks music was dubbed Baroque pop by the Press
10:48 · their big hit the touching and beautiful ballad Walk Away Renee reached number
10:53 · five on the billboard pop charts in late 1966 the equally gorgeous follow-up song
10:59 · pretty ballerina also did well reaching number 15 on the billboard pop charts in
11:06 · 1967 however their Sumptuous tune Desiree barely cracked the Hot 100 in
11:12 · late 1967 the Left Bank eventually broke up in 1969 due to poor management financial
11:19 · problems and internal conflicts between the band members despite their initial
11:24 · success these issues overshadowed their potential however the band briefly
11:30 · reunited in the early 70s to record two songs for the soundtrack of the movie
11:35 · hot pants holiday 1971 the single love songs in the night
11:41 · SL2 by2 was released by Buddha records but unfortunately flopped leading to
11:47 · another split Martin Cameron and Finn got together one more time in the late
11:52 · 1970s to record the album strangers on a train this album wound up being shelved
11:58 · for8 years before finally being released in 1986 despite their turbulent history the
12:05 · left bank's Legacy lives on through their beautiful Baroque pop tunes that continue to Captivate listeners stay
12:13 · tuned as we uncover more stories of these fascinating yet forgotten groups
12:19 · 14 The Fortunes love me that I know
12:32 · soon [Music]
12:42 · your ever heard of the English Harmony beat group that took the 60s by storm
12:48 · let's dive into the story of The Fortunes formed in Birmingham The Fortunes first came to prominence in
12:55 · international claim in 1965 when you've got your troubles broke into the US Canadian and UK top 10s this
13:04 · song was just the beginning they had a string of hits including here it comes again and Here Comes That Rainy Day
13:12 · Feeling Again continuing their success into the 1970s with globally successful
13:17 · releases such as storm in a teacup and freedom come Freedom go their Journey
13:24 · began with their first single Summertime Summertime credited to the fortunes in
13:29 · the cliff tones although their follow-up disc Caroline didn't chart it gained
13:34 · lasting Fame as the signature tune for the Pirate Radio station radio Caroline
13:40 · the next two singles also failed the chart but their fifth release the Roger Greenway Roger cook number you've got
13:47 · your troubles 1965 reached number two in the UK singles chart and became a worldwide hit
13:54 · including reaching number one in Canada and the American Top 10 their next singles here it comes again
14:02 · and this Golden Ring sold well but each less than the previous release when
14:08 · Glendale left in the summer of 1966 he was replaced by shell McCrae
14:14 · unfortunately three more singles you gave me somebody to love is it really
14:19 · worth your while and our love has gone all failed to chart despite their
14:25 · initial success the fortune struggled to maintain their momentum but their early
14:30 · hits left a lasting Legacy in the world of pop music
14:36 · 13 Rose Garden would you introduce me to the gentleman around certainly this is
14:41 · Jim Gan hello Jim how are you very nice to see you the man buried behind you what happened to the American folk rock
14:48 · band with the hit single next playe to London let's explore the brief yet
14:53 · impactful story of the Rose Garden this Los Angeles based band was active in
14:59 · 1967 and 1968 leaving a mark with their memorable folk rock sound the band
15:05 · formed from an earlier group known as the blokes founded in 1964 which had covered much of the
15:11 · bird's work in its later years by 1967 the group's full lineup was
15:17 · complete and they became known as the Rose Garden the members were Diana D
15:22 · Rose on lead vocals and acoustic guitar John noren on 12 string guitar and
15:28 · backup vocal James grang on lead vocal and guitar William Fleming on bass and Bruce Bowden
15:35 · on drums they signed with Atco records in 1967 and had a hit with next plane to
15:42 · London which reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the end of
15:47 · that year they released their aonomus album in January 1968 but subsequent releases were
15:55 · unsuccessful dissension within the group along with the drafting of two members into the military led to its breakup by
16:02 · the end of 1968 despite their short-lived career the rose gardens's next plane to London
16:08 · remains a beloved classic encapsulating the folk rock Spirit of the late
16:14 · 60s 12 the crazy world of Arthur
16:20 · [Music]
16:26 · Brown you hard you saved and earned all ever heard of the rock band
16:34 · with a burning helmet and extreme face paint let's dive into the story of the crazy world of Arthur Brown formed by
16:42 · singer Arthur Brown in 1967 this English rock band included Vincent crane on Hammond Organ and piano
16:49 · dren ther on drums and Nick Greenwood on Bas the band's early Incarnation was
16:56 · noted for Crane's intricate organ and brass arrangements and Brown's powerful wide- ranging operatic voice but what
17:03 · truly set Brown apart was his unique stage Persona which included extreme face paint and a flaming helmet their
17:11 · breakthrough hit Fire released in 1968 sold over a million copies and was
17:17 · awarded a gold disc the song reached number one on the UK singles chart and
17:22 · in Canada and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 their parent album the
17:28 · crazy world of Arthur Brown also saw significant success reaching number two
17:33 · on the UK album charts number six in Canada and number seven in the US in the
17:39 · late 1960s the crazy world of Arthur Brown's popularity was such that they
17:45 · shared bills with legendary acts like the who Jimmy hendris the Mothers of
17:50 · Invention the doors the small faces and Joe Cocker following the success of fire
17:57 · the Press often referred to Brown as the god of Hellfire a moniker that stuck
18:02 · thanks to the song's opening shouted line despite their initial success
18:07 · internal conflicts and the pressures of maintaining their theatrical performances led to the band's decline
18:14 · however Arthur Brown's influence on theatrical Rock and his Unforgettable hit fire continue to leave a lasting
18:21 · Legacy in the Rock World 11 the bo brumels
18:28 · [Music] [Applause]
18:34 · [Music]
18:41 · what if I told you the first American response to the British Invasion came from a band often mistaken for being
18:47 · British that's the bo brummels for you formed in 1964 in San Francisco
18:53 · California they are said by some to be the first folk rock band known mostly
18:58 · for the hits just a little laugh laugh and you tell me why the bo brummels
19:04 · brought a unique sound that captured the spirit of the times their first singles were produced by San Francisco disc
19:11 · jockey Sylvester Stewart who would later gain famous Sly Stone and go on to lead
19:17 · the influential group Sly and the Family Stone the band's distinctive sound and
19:22 · success with songs like laugh laugh and just a little position them as America's
19:27 · first significant response to the British Invasion bands of the mid 60s the bo brummels faced numerous career
19:34 · blunders including poor management and promotion they also suffered from the loss of guitarist and primary songwriter
19:42 · Ron Elliott whose diabetes made it impossible for him to tour with the group these challenges led to their
19:49 · disbandment in the late 60s one fun fact the version of laugh laugh heard on the
19:55 · shinrock aogo episode of The Flintstones is the original recording showcasing
20:00 · their reach into popular culture 10 Classics
20:06 · 4 I call [Music]
20:12 · ask ever heard the haunting saxophone of spooky and wondered about the band
20:17 · behind it let's dive into the story of Classics 4 formed in Jacksonville
20:23 · Florida in 1965 this american band was founded by Dennis yo and is best known for their
20:30 · hits spooky stormy and traces which have become cover standards the group
20:36 · originally began as the classics a Jacksonville cover band consisting of guitarist Jr Cobb basist Walter Eaton
20:44 · keyboardist Joe Wilson sax player Greg Terrell and drummer Dennis yoast who had
20:50 · previously been a member of the echo the name the classics came from the classic drum set Yoon known as the stand stand
20:58 · up drummer because he played standing up Yo's vocals added a new dimension to the band's performances they initially
21:06 · played Ventures covers and instrumental versions of Misty and summertime when
21:11 · people started requesting vocals Dennis stepped up and that was the beginning of the group's New Direction their debut
21:18 · single paana written by Joe South was sung in a style resembling that of the
21:23 · Four Seasons however they were informed that another recording act called the Classics had already had a hit single in
21:31 · 1963 with till then so the group added four to their name to represent their
21:38 · four members Classics 4 hit their stride with a series of hits from 1967 to
21:45 · 1969 spooky reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 stormy peaked at
21:51 · number five and traces climbed to number two their smooth blend of pop and Jazz
21:57 · elements combined with Yo's distinctive voice made them a favorite however as
22:02 · the music scene evolved their popularity waned and the band underwent several lineup changes before eventually fading
22:10 · from the spotlight nine The [Music]
22:21 · Buckinghams something much greater than gold I'm crazy about that girl cuz she
22:29 · ever wondered about the band that gave us the catchy tune kind of a drag let's talk about The Buckinghams formed in
22:36 · 1965 in the Chicago area this band consisted of Carl gamari Nick Fortuna
22:44 · John John pulos Dennis Tuono and Dennis maoli their big break came when they won
22:50 · a battle of the bands contest sponsored by a Chicago TV show called alltime hits
22:56 · which awarded them a 14we gig on the show during the height of the British Invasion the show Wanted the band to
23:03 · have a more British sounding name leading them to settle on The Buckinghams in 1966 the group signed a
23:10 · contract with USA records a Chicago label their early records were covers of
23:16 · hit songs including James Browns I'll go crazy The Beatles I call your name and
23:22 · the Hol I've been wrong before while these sold fairly well in the Chicago
23:28 · area the band needed a national hit to cement their reputation they struck gold
23:33 · with kind of a drag which sold more than a million copies and reached number one on the national pop charts following
23:41 · this success the group moved to the larger Columbia Records and had another hit with Ludi Miss claudy previously a
23:48 · hit for Lloyd Price their next big hit don't you care reached number six on the
23:54 · national charts The Buckinghams became hot properties on the TV teen and
23:59 · variety shows appearing on programs such as the Ed Sullivan Show and American
24:05 · Bandstand their string of hits continued in 1967 with Susan and hey baby They're
24:12 · Playing Our Song reaching number 11 and number 12 respectively however things began to
24:18 · decline in 1968 their album in one ear and gone tomorrow didn't produce a hit single and
24:26 · they went through a string of personnel changes by 1969 the band decided to disband in 1980
24:34 · the band minus John pulos who had died of a drug overdose earlier that year
24:40 · reunited for a Reunion Show sponsored by Chicago radio station WLS despite their ups and downs The
24:48 · Buckinghams left an indelible mark on the 60s music scene eight T-Bones
24:57 · [Music]
25:10 · ever wondered about the band behind the catchy tune no matter what shape your stomach's in let's dive into the story
25:17 · of the T-Bones this Liberty records recording group active from 1963 to
25:24 · 1966 is notable for a unique twist most of their Studio recordings except for
25:30 · their last album were done by American session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew it's important not to confuse them
25:38 · with the British mid-60s band of the same name in Britain the Liberty records
25:43 · group was referred to as the US T-Bones to avoid confusion the T-Bones hit it
25:49 · big in 1966 with the single no matter what shape your stomach's in which was
25:55 · based on the Melody from an Alka-Seltzer commercial this tune reached number three on the
26:00 · Billboard Hot 100 after this hit Liberty records quickly recorded an album of the
26:06 · same name using session musicians from The Wrecking Crew however these musicians weren't willing to go on tour
26:13 · to promote the album since they were making too much money doing sessions in Los Angeles as a result Liberty created
26:20 · a different public T-Bones group to appear on record covers TV and in
26:26 · concert this public group cons consisted of Jud Hamilton Dan Hamilton Joe Frank
26:32 · collo Tommy Reynolds and Jean P interestingly none of them played on the
26:38 · hit record nor did they play on the next album sipin and chip in however the
26:44 · public T-Bones did record the band's final album everyone's gone to the moon and other trips members Dan Hamilton Joe
26:52 · Frank carollo and Tommy Reynolds later found greater success in the 1970s as
26:58 · the soft rock Trio Hamilton Joe Frank and Reynolds although the T-Bones time
27:03 · in the spotlight was brief their catchy Tunes left a lasting impression on the music scene Seven the
27:19 · [Music]
27:25 · circle what if I told you John Len suggested the name for a Groovy 60s band
27:32 · that's the circle for you this engaging folky pop rock group from the East Coast
27:37 · was distinguished by their lovely vocal harmonies and pleasant melodies the original lineup included Don Danamon
27:45 · guitar's vocals Tom Daws bass vocals Marty freed drums and Earl Pickin
27:53 · keyboards the group started out as a frat rock outfit called the rondells before changing their name to the circle
28:00 · thanks to John Lennon's suggestion in 1966 they scored a big Smash Hit with
28:06 · the infectiously bouncy and upbeat Red Rubber Ball co-written by Paul Simon the
28:12 · song peaked at number two on the billboard pop charts catapulting them to fame moreover the circle performed as
28:19 · the opening act for The Beatles during their 1966 summer tour of America a
28:25 · testament to their popularity and talent they even appeared as themselves and composed the score for the todger
28:31 · exploitation picture the minks in 1969 unfortunately despite the initial
28:38 · success of Red Rubber Ball additional singles by the group were undeserved commercial flops this led to their
28:46 · disbandment in 1968 the circle's brief moment in the Limelight showcased their talent and the
28:53 · potential for what could have been a longer lasting career in the music industry
28:58 · six for Jacks and [Music]
29:09 · aill loveing out
29:14 · give ever heard of a South African band that made waves worldwide in the 60s
29:20 · meet for Jackson a Jill originally formed in 1964 without a Jill under the
29:27 · name the Nevada is they were the first group in South Africa to wear their hair long they then changed their name to the
29:34 · zombies not to be confused with the well-known British group later they added lead singer glennis Lynn and
29:41 · became for Jackson at Jill the group included Clive Harding bass guitar Keith
29:47 · Andrews rhythm guitar and organ later replaced by Mark pulos and subsequently
29:53 · till hanaman Bruce bark lead guitar harmonica and sax ophone Tony Hughes
30:00 · drums and glennis Lynn lead vocal in Oregon in South Africa they had a hit
30:06 · song Timothy in 1968 they cracked the American charts with Master Jack hitting
30:12 · the Billboard Hot 100 at number 18 and reaching number three on the adult contemporary chart the song also reached
30:20 · number 10 on cashbox and went to number one in South Africa Canada Australia New
30:26 · Zealand Malaysia and rodesia now Zimbabwe their follow-up
30:32 · single Mr Nico peaked at number 98 in the United States although this was
30:37 · their last hit in the US the group continued to score hits in their native country over the years for Jackson at
30:45 · Jill have recorded and produced albums for a range of singalong educational story books for various South African
30:52 · Charities showcasing their enduring Legacy and commitment to their Roots
30:57 · five The [Music]
31:13 · Outsiders curious about the band that gave us the unforgettable hit time won't
31:18 · let me let's explore the story of The Outsiders this American rock and roll
31:24 · band from Cleveland Ohio was founded and led by guitarist as Tom King the band's
31:30 · breakthrough came with the release of time won't let me in early 1966 which peaked at number five on the
31:37 · US charts in April they followed the success with three other Hot 100 top 40
31:42 · hit singles in 1966 and released a total of four albums in the mid
31:49 · 1960s however bad luck seemed to follow the group they were offered and turned
31:54 · down a song called bend me shape me which later became became a major hit for the American breed their next album
32:01 · in was released in 1967 but never made it to the charts
32:07 · none of the band's subsequent singles made the top 100 the band went through numerous personnel and producer changes
32:14 · but these didn't help their situation leading to their dissolution in
32:19 · 1970 despite the setbacks The Outsiders have reformed several times over the
32:24 · years with various original members particip ating as recently as 2011 they
32:30 · were still performing concerts across the US keeping the spirit of their music alive for dedicated fans for the
32:41 · [Music]
32:48 · [Music]
32:54 · seeds ever felt the raw edgy Vibe of garage Rock then you've likely
32:59 · encountered the seeds best known for their rock and roll standard pushing too
33:05 · hard this band combined the raw Stony appeal of garage rock with a love for
33:10 · ragged trashy psychedelia Sky Saxon born Richard Marsh vocals and guitarist Jan
33:18 · Savage formed the seeds in Los Angeles in 1965 with keyboardist Daryl Hooper
33:24 · and drummer Rick andridge completing the lineup by the end of 1966 they secured a
33:30 · contract with GMP Crescendo and released pushing too hard as their first single
33:36 · the song climbed into the top 40 in early 1967 and the band quickly followed up
33:42 · with two sound alike singles Mr farmer and can't seem to make you mine although
33:48 · neither matched the commercial peak of pushing too hard can't seem to make you mind came close just missing the top 40
33:56 · the seeds continue to rec for the remainder of the 60s delving deep into posts sergant pepper psychedelia and art
34:03 · rock despite their creativity and willingness to explore new musical directions none of their subsequent
34:10 · releases became hits and the group disbanded at the turn of the decade their legacy however endures as a
34:17 · quintessential example of 1960s garage Rock and psychedelia three Jimmy Gilmer in the
34:25 · fireballs
34:31 · [Music] ever wondered about the band behind the catchy hit Sugar Shack that's Jimmy
34:38 · Gilmer and the Fireballs originally formed as the Fireballs this American
34:43 · rock and roll group gained popularity at the end of the 1950s and early
34:48 · 1960s the original lineup consisted of George TOMCO lead guitar Chuck Tharp
34:55 · vocals Stan Lark Bass Eric Bud drums and Dan traml rhythm
35:02 · guitar later build is Jimmy Gilmer in the Fireballs the group reached number
35:07 · one on the billboard chart with Sugar Shack which remained at that position for 5 weeks in
35:14 · 1963 the single also reached number one on Billboard's R&B chart for one week in
35:19 · November of that year though it's run on that chart was cut short when billboard ceased publishing an R&B chart from
35:26 · November 1 1963 to January 23rd
35:32 · 1965 despite this Sugar Shack earned the group a gold record award for top song
35:37 · of 1963 based on record sales in the UK the song peaked at number 45 following the
35:46 · success of Sugar Shack Jimmy Gilmer and the fireball scored another pop hit in
35:51 · 1964 with a similarly catchy Daisy pedal pick in which reached number 15 on on
35:57 · the Hot 100 although they didn't achieve the same level of success with subsequent releases the band's early
36:04 · hits cemented their place in Rock and Roll History Two Mercy ever wondered
36:12 · about the band behind the Timeless hit love can make you happy let's talk about
36:17 · Mercy this American pop group from Florida struck gold in 1969 with their
36:23 · single love can make you happy written by Jack Sigler Jr the song soared to
36:29 · number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and also peaked at number
36:34 · two on the adult contemporary chart released in April the single sold over 1
36:40 · million copies by July 15th earning a gold record from the raaa though the group didn't receive the
36:47 · award until October 2009 during the singles rapid rise an
36:53 · album was released by a group calling themselves the mercy featuring a cover with three girls this album included the
37:00 · sui recording and several other songs that were not recorded by any of the original Mercy members the song was
37:07 · later re-recorded on the Warner Brothers label with the addition of new band members and included on the Warner
37:14 · Brothers album love can make you happy which peaked at number 38 on the US billboard 200 chart Mercy had one other
37:22 · Billboard Hot 100 hit forever which reached number 79 in in June
37:29 · 1969 despite their brief moment of major success the band continues to tour with
37:34 · Sigler the original lead vocalist and founder of the group in 2009 Mercy
37:41 · released their latest EP on iTunes proving that their music still resonates
37:46 · with fans one Jay and the Americans ever
37:51 · heard the classic hit come a little bit closer and wondered about the band behind it me Jay and the Americans
37:59 · formed in the late 1950s the initial lineup included John J trainer hoe Kane
38:06 · born Howard kersen Bomb Kenny Vance born Kenneth Rosenberg and Sandy Dean born
38:13 · Louis Sandy yaguda their greatest charred success came after trainer was
38:18 · replaced as lead singer by Jay Black born David blat and Marty Sanders born
38:25 · Martin Joe coopersmith were added into the lineup they were inducted into the
38:30 · vocal group Hall of Fame in 2002 with Jay Trainer singing lead they first hit
38:36 · the Billboard charts in 1962 with she cried which reached number five and was
38:42 · later covered by the shangra laas Aerosmith and others after trainer left
38:47 · the group Marty Sanders brought in David black named black of the empires to take
38:53 · trainers place and black sang lead for the rest of the group's major hits Jay
38:59 · and the Americans recorded only in America a song originally meant for The Drifters other notable hits included
39:06 · come a little bit closer in 1964 which hit number three and Cara Mia in 1965
39:13 · which hit number four despite their success the group split in
39:18 · 1973 While most members moved on to solo musical careers J black continued to
39:24 · perform under the name Jay and the Americans using a variety of musicians
39:29 · the original version of caramia went to number one in the Netherlands when it was re-released in
39:35 · 1980 in 1991 Emi released their material on CD
39:40 · for the first time with the collection come a little bit closer which of these
39:46 · bands was your favorite did we miss any groups that you think deserve a spot on
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