Various Artists - Looking For Evergreens! (Sunshine, Soft & Studio Pop 1966-1971) Various Artists
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Some records become timeless classics. Others, despite possessing every ingredient for success, somehow slip through the cracks, destined to spend decades hiding in dusty record collections and the memories of a fortunate few. Looking For Evergreens!: Sunshine, Soft & Studio Pop 1966–1971 celebrates an extraordinary period when memorable melodies, intricate vocal harmonies, imaginative arrangements and inspired songwriting were the essential ingredients of a great pop record. Spanning 1966 to 1971, this lovingly curated collection brings together forgotten singles, obscure B-sides, rare recordings and previously unissued material from artists whose music deserved far greater recognition. And what a remarkable collection it is! Among the many delights are The Dawnbreakers, featuring future soft-rock superstars Seals & Crofts, whose beautifully arranged recordings include the compilation's title track. California's The Sierras contribute two wonderful examples of harmony-rich pop, while The Chosen Few deliver the irresistibly infectious "Pink Clouds And Lemonade". Elsewhere, Mikie Harris offers the glorious sunshine-pop gem "Love Is All I Need", while Quartet, featuring former Twilights member Terry Britten alongside future stars Kevin Peek, Trevor Spencer and Alan Tarney, provide the exquisite McCartney-inspired ballad "Now". There are fascinating musical connections throughout. Tanya Falan's delightful "I Feel It" features an arrangement by the legendary Roger Nichols, Abrahamm And Strauss showcase the unmistakable vocals of future Archies hitmaker Ron Dante. Collectors will also delight in The Devils Brigade's previously unissued "I Can't Help But Wonder", one of several particularly elusive recordings featured in this exceptional selection. From lush orchestral arrangements and shimmering vocal harmonies to irresistible hooks and beautifully crafted melodies, Looking For Evergreens captures the remarkable creativity of a golden era in popular music. A Beautifully Presented Collector's Edition. As with the finest Teensville releases, the music is only part of the attraction. Looking For Evergreens! includes a lavish 24-Page Full-Colour Booklet, packed with rare photographs, original record label scans and detailed annotations covering all 32 tracks. Discover the fascinating stories behind these forgotten recordings, the artists who made them, and the talented songwriters, arrangers and producers responsible for their creation. For serious record collectors and enthusiasts of sixties pop, the booklet provides an absorbing companion to the music, revealing remarkable connections and little-known details from this extraordinary musical era. Great Pop Music Never Really Grows Old! Whether your tastes lean towards the sophisticated harmonies of The Association, the melodic brilliance of The Left Banke or the sunshine sounds of The Turtles and The Sunshine Company, there's an abundance of musical treasures waiting to be discovered. Looking For Evergreens is more than simply a collection of obscure records. It's a celebration of wonderful songs, extraordinary talent and the timeless magic of beautifully crafted pop music. 32 rare and captivating recordings. A 24-page full-colour booklet featuring rare photographs, original label scans and detailed track-by-track annotations. Six decades later, these forgotten gems are finally getting another chance to shine. After all, a truly great pop song is an evergreen!
Track List
1. The Fuller Brothers – Down
2. The Sierras – Brandi
3. Brim – There Must Be
4. The Val-Rays – It Hurts Doesn’t It Girl
5. The Dawnbreakers – Hear Me Now
6. The Harts - Little Girl (I'm So In Love With You)
7. The Chosen Few – Pink Clouds And Lemonade
8. Ken Street – Here Today And Gone Tomorrow
9. David Kershenbaum – Forbidden
10. Mikie Harris – Love Is All I Need
11. David & The Giants – A Letter To Josephine
12. Les Ledo – Marlborough Road
13. The Express – Hurry Love
14. Quartet – Now
15. The Sierras – You Cannot Untell A Lie
16. (the) Safe As Milk – We Know That Everybody Knows
17. The Byzantine Empire – Girl In The Courtyard
18. Tommy Turner and The 13th Hour Glass - I Wish I Knew How To Make You Happy
19. Russ Alquist – Fly Free As A Bird
20. The New Dawn – Sometimes In The Morning
21. The Eddysons – The Evening Of Our Date
22. Tanya Falan – I Feel It
23. Featherbed – Amy
24. The Ballistics – Please Come Home
25. The Devils Brigade – Can’t Help But Wonder
26. Abrahamm And Strauss - Lay A Little Love On Me
27. Zayne Adams – Can’t You See Me
28. Brim – She’s No Good For You
29. The Fuller Brothers – Big Church Wedding
30. The Val-Rays – I’m Walkin’ Proud
31. The Harts – Cry No More For You
32. The Dawnbreakers – Looking For Evergreens
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