Saturday, February 23, 2013

Record #0274: Foot-Patter / Kissin’ – THE FIREBALLS



Top Rank 2038 (original) USA, 1960
Music by:  Side A – George Tomsco; Side BNorman Petty
Musicians: George Tomsco (lead guitar), Chuck Tharp (vocals), Stan Lark (bass), Dan Trammell (rhythm guitar), Eric Budd (drums), probably Norman Petty on keyboards
Recording sessions: Produced by Norman Petty in his studio, Clovis, NM, 1960
Highest chart positions:  none

This group had one US #1 (and US R&B #1) hit as Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs in 1963. That song was “Sugar Shack”.



The Fireballs is also known for completing few unfinished demos of Buddy Holly after his death.

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20. Stereo version has twice the price.

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