Saturday, February 16, 2013

Record #0262: It’s Gonna Be Alright / Skinny Minnie – GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS



Laurie 3293 (original) USA, Mar. 1965
Words & Music by:  Side A – Gerry Marsden; Side B – A. Keefer, Bill Haley, C. Cafia, M. Gabler
Musicians: Gerry Marsden (lead vocals and guitars), Freddie Marsden (drums), Les Maguire (keyboards), Les Chadwick (bass)
Recording sessions: EMI Studios (Abbey Rd.), London, UK, 1964
Highest chart positions:  US #23, UK #24

This one has a great up-tempo song on the A side and a decent Bill Haley cover on the flip.

The group’s success was about to decline around the time when this as released in the States.  They disbanded in October 1966.

List price:  Very Good+ is $5, Near Mint is $10

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