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The Kingsmen: The Kingsmen In Person

In December 1963, “Wand” label released “The Kingsmen in Person”, the debut Kingsmen (The) album. It was recorded April – November 1963, and was produced by Jerry Dennon.

Personnel:

  • Lynn Easton – vocals, saxophone, drums
  • Mike Mitchell – guitar
  • Don Gallucci – keyboards
  • Norm Sundholm – bass
  • Gary Abbott – drums
  • Jack Ely – vocals, guitar
  • Bob Nordby – bass
  • Dick Zimmerman – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Louie, Louie – Richard Berry
  2. The Waiting – Don Gallucci, Lynn Easton
  3. Mojo Workout – Julian Bright
  4. Fever – Otis Blackwell, Eddie Cooley
  5. Money – Berry Gordy, Janie Bradford
  6. Bent Scepter – Don Gallucci
  7. Long Tall Texan – Henry Strzelecki
  8. You Can’t Sit Down – Dee Clark, Cornell Muldrow
  9. Twist & Shout – Phil Medley, Bert Russell
  10. J.A.J. – Dave Lewis
  11. Night Train – Jimmy Forest, Oscar Washington, Lewis C. Simpkins
  12. Mashed Potatoes – Dessie Rozier