The last word on an American classic band The Beau Brummels includes 228 newly remastered tracks across eight jam-packed compact discs in replica sleeves. famed for its rock songs in the ’60s. The band was formed in 1964 by singer Sal Valentino in San Francisco. Sal rose as an upcoming artist, appearing on local stations for his amazing singing. After bagging a deal to play regularly at a local club, Sal saw it wise to form a band. He reached out to Ron Elliot, his childhood friend who helped him in recruiting the other members of the band. Thanks to the band’s promising music career, disk jockeys Bobby Mitchell and Tom Donahue recruited The Beau Brummels to Autumn Records.
With 24 unreleased cuts, with many titles new to the cd format and available for the first time in period mono or fresh stereo mixes. Included an 88 page booklet with detailed liner notes and rare photos and memorabilia from the band’s personal collections with their brilliant synthesis of folk and country, baroque and roll, San Francisco’s Beau Brummels made a major and lasting contribution to the lexicon of American popular music in the mid-1960s. ‘Turn Around: the Complete Recordings 1964-1970’ is the exhaustive overview of their legacy has so long deserved; presenting the band’s classic autumn and Warner Brothers recordings in definitive fashion.
Boasting the stellar songcraft of Ron Elliott and the unique voice of Sal Valentino, the Beau Brummels were amongst the first American units to respond to the sound of the British invasion with innovation rather than imitation.
The group remained popular and influential in the us long after their 1965 chart successes. The band’s first releases were produced by Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone. It didn’t take long for the band to be critically acclaimed in the United States. Their debut single “Laugh, Laugh” ushered the band to imminent glory, having it rise to number fifteen “Laugh, Laugh” was the debut hit. The song came at a time when the American bands were fighting dominance by the British acts in their motherland. Some of the greatest British bands to beat included The Beatles, The Animals, The Zombies, and The Rolling Stones.
and ‘Just A Little’, and once the act had devolved to the duo of Valentino and Elliott in 1967, The band’s debut album “Introducing the Beau Brummels” (1965) included both of the high charting songs. Another song “Ain’t That Loving You” is one of the popular songs from the album “Introducing The Beau Brummels” (1965). “Still in Love with You Baby” is one of the musical gems from “Introducing the Beau Brummels” (1965). The song was penned by Ron Elliot, having it allude to a guy showcasing his love for a lady. His major hope is that the lady realizes how much in love he is with her. The song is delivered in a catchy tune, making it quite a memorable song from the band’s debut album.
If you love blues songs from the ’50s, you can probably tell that this song is not an original song by The Beau Brummels. The song is a cover of “Ain’t That Lovin’ You, Baby,” an upbeat hit by Jimmy Reed. Nevertheless, The Beau Brummels added glamour to the song with their performance thanks to the great instrumentation and musical arrangement.
Back in 1964, Bob Dylan released a song by the title “One Too Many Mornings” on his album “The Times They Are a-Changin“. The song was a treasure for Dylan and multiple artists who covered it. A while after Bob Dylan’s version, The Beau Brummels made a cover of the song.
The band would soon release its sophomore album, “The Beau Brummels, Volume 2” (1965). Some of the greatest hits from the album included “You Tell Me Why” Ron Elliot penned the song’s lyrics. it was a massive success and “Don’t Take to Strangers.” is another great hit from the band’s sophomore studio album. Thanks to the song’s unique harmonies that it sounds quite inventive. However, some critics have compared the song’s harmonies style to songs by The Byrds. However, the band no longer featured rhythm guitarist and harmonica player Declan Mulligan. Mulligan engaged the band in a lawsuit in 1966, claiming that he was unjustly discharged from The Beau Brummels. However, his efforts bore no fruits having the lawsuit unsuccessful. “Sad Little Girl.” is quite a sad release having it tell of a heartbreak that left a girl sad. Its lyrics show how the girl was left by her fiancé, who didn’t even say goodbye. All she is left with are tears rolling down her cheeks, and sad memories about her past failed relationship.
The Beau Brummels hit “Doesn’t Matter.” The song is featured on the band’s album “The Beau Brummels, Volume 2″ (1965). “Doesn’t Matter” is quite a mid-tempo melodic song. The singing might feel a little sluggish when the lead singer takes on the mic. However, its true vibe is best felt when the backing vocals to the lead singer’s vocals. “Just A Little” become the band’s highest-charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100 The song feels more of a folk-rock ballad.
The band guitarist Ron Elliot’s health started dwindling, suffering seizures due to his diabetic condition. This saw him become a rare performer for the band. His positions would be filled by Don Irving intermittently.
The Beau Brummels moved to the forefront of Warner s’ late 1960s pop renaissance, Before The Beau Brummels’ third album release, the band had reached a recording deal with Warner Bros. Records. Unreleased songs in the scheduled third studio album would later be featured on “San Franc Sessions (2005), a compilation album.
“Good Time Music” is yet another of The Beau Brummels’ great cover songs. The song was initially released by the pop-rock act The Lovin’ Spoonful back in 1965. So instead, Warner Bros. Records suggested releasing an album featuring cover songs. The result was “Beau Brummels ’66″ (1966)
With the albums ‘Triangle’ and ‘Bradley’s Barn’, the latter a visionary country-rock masterpiece. assembled, annotated and mastered by longtime Brummels’ aficionado Alec Palao, Tougher times for the band were ushered in after its bass guitarist Ron Meagher was called up for military service. Ever since, The Beau Brummels barely achieved stability, and its star stopped shining, leading to the band’s disbandment.
This major refurbishment of the Beau Brummels’ catalogue leaves no stone unturned. the original stereo album masters are accompanied by a comprehensive assortment of outtakes, alternate mixes and 45 rpm versions, and are further enhanced by rarities and unreleased demos drawn from the band’s own archives. all the members of the Brummels also contribute to the instructive and heavilyillustrated history of the recordings, housed in a deluxe, handsomely appointed booklet.
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