On November 7, 1966, “Cameo-Parkway” label released “96 Tears” the debut ? and the Mysterians album. It was recorded March – September 1966, and was produced by Neil Bogart and Rudy Martinez.
Personnel:
- Rudy Martinez – vocals
- Bobby Balderrama– lead guitar
- Frank Lugo – bass guitar
- Frank Rodriguez – organ
- Eddie Serrato – drums
- Fernando Aguilar – bass guitar
- Joel Fein– engineer
- Douglas Fiske – art direction
- Bob Dell – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Rudy Martinez, except where noted.
- I Need Somebody
- Stormy Monday – T-Bone Walker
- You’re Telling Me Lies
- Ten O’ Clock
- Set Aside
- Up Side
- 8 Teen
- Don’t Tease Me
- Don’t Break This Heart of Mine
- Why Me
- Midnight Hour
- 96 Tears