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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

Shangri-Las: Leader of the Pack

In February 1965, “Red Bird” label released “Leader of the Pack”, the debut Shangri-Las (The) album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by George “Shadow” Morton.

Personnel:

  • Mary Weiss – lead and backing vocals
  • Betty Weiss – lead and backing vocals
  • Marge Ganser – backing vocals
  • Mary Ann Ganser – backing vocals
  • Brooks Arthur – engineer
  • Rod McBrien – engineer
  • Loring Eutemey – artwork
  • Hugh Bell – photography

Track listing:

  1. Give Him a Great Big Kiss – George Morton
  2. Leader of the Pack – George Morton, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
  3. Bull Dog – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  4. It’s Easier to Cry – J. J. Jackson, Joe De Angelis, Robert Steinberg
  5. What Is Love – George Morton, Tony Michaels
  6. Remember (Walking in the Sand) – George Morton
  7. Twist and Shout – Phil Medley, Bert Russell
  8. Maybe – Arlene Smith, George Goldner
  9. So Much in Love – Billy Jackson, Roy Straigis
  10. Shout – Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.
  11. Good Night, My Love, Pleasant Dreams – George Motola, John Marascalco
  12. You Can’t Sit Down – Cornell Muldrow, Dee Clark