Words & Music by: Side A – Melvin Schwartz; Side B – Jan Berry, Dean Torrence, Donald Altfeld
Musicians: Dean Torrence (lead vocals on side A, backing vocals on side B), Jan Berry (backing vocals on side A, lead vocals on side B), Plas Johnson (tenor sax), others unknown ... probably few members of the Wrecking Crew
Recording sessions: Produced by Lou Adler and Herb Alpert; recorded partially in Jan Berry's garage, Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA, and partially at Radio Recorders (?), Hollywood, CA, 1959
Highest chart positions: US #10, US R&B #28
Here's the first single release of the duo, four years before they joined the Surf Craze with "Surf City". Berry had already released three singles "Jennie Lee" (US #8, US R&B #4), "Gas Money" (US #81) and "I Love Linda" with Arnie Ginsburg as "Jan & Arnie" before this single. Very early pressings of Doré 522 were incorrectly credited for Jan & Arnie. If you happen to own such a copy, it's a keeper ($600 for a NM).
List price: Very Good+ is $15, Near Mint is $30
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