Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Record #0303: Boogaloo Down Broadway / Look What Love Can Make You Do – THE FANTASTIC JOHNNY C



Phil-L.A. of Soul 305 (original) USA, Aug. 1967
Words & Music by:  Jesse James
Musicians: Johnny Corley (vocals), others unknown
Recording sessions: Produced by Jesse James in Frank Virtue’s Studio, Philadelphia, PA, 1967
Highest chart positions:  US #7, US R&B #5

The Fantastic Johnny C scored five singles in the US charts in 1967-69. “Boogaloo Down Broadway” was his first and biggest hit. The flip is basically the same song with slightly altered lyrics. Apparently they didn’t have any other song for the record at the time.

Here’s how to dance to the Boogaloo. :)

List price:  Very Good+ is $4, Near Mint is $8

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