The Chambers Brothers - All Strung Out over You/Falling In Love (Columbia 43957) Known for their big hit "Time Has Come Today", the Chambers Brothers made several excellent 45's for Columbia, "I Can't Stand It", "Do Your Thing" and "Wake Up" being three. Now here's one that I haven't heard before. "All Strung Out Over You" is a mid-tempo, somewhat funky tune. Per usual, several members vocalize and there's quite a bit of percussion. Nice song but would have been better with some type of instrumental break. "Falling In Love" is also of medium tempo, with guitar, drums and a little more soulful sound, though a touch gritty. Pretty good but not so much as the above three records. (6)

The Knockouts - Darling Lorraine/Riot In Room 3C (Shad 5013) "Darling Lorraine" is pretty wimpy pop, certainly nothing I'd ever wanna hear again. "Riot In Room 3C", on the other hand is a rock and roll instrumental. It starts with what is supposed to sound like a ruckus and someone saying, "Hey, there's a riot going on in room 3C". Then, it's on to a guitar driven instro, only not quite as wild as the title might imply. But given the dismal topside, it's a big improvement. (6)

Just Us - I Can't Grow Peaches On A Cherry Tree/I Can Save You (Minuteman 203) This record seems perpetually available on eBay, so I'm surmising that it's pretty common. But is it any good? Let's see, the a-side is slow and pretty lightweight, harmony pop. Ugh! "I Can Save You" picks up the tempo a bit but is still fairly dire. Chip Taylor co-wrote this side and co-produced the record but resist whatever temptation that may induce and let this one go. (3)

2 comments:
Awww yeah! Props on the Rodge Martin, a fave of mine. It was actually covered by the Easybeats in Australia.
Believe it or not, that Just Us 45 was a hit in some markets (which probably explains it's easy availability).
Larry, that Rodge Martin 45 is pretty great. I found that in someone's dollar bin at the show. I almost passed because it looked pretty beat but thought it was worth the risk for the title alone. It's a bit scratchy but plays fine.
Also, thnks for the heads up on the Easybeats version. I'm a big fan, yet don't remember hearing it by them. I'll have to check and see if I have it.
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