Saturday, June 29, 2013

Record #0403: Gone Train / Beatnik – THE CHAMPS

Challenge 59035 (original) USA, Dec. 1958
Music bySide A – Dave Burgess; Side B – Burgess, Dale Norris
Musicians: Dave Burgess (guitar), Dale Norris (guitar), Van Norman (bass), Jimmy Seals (tenor sax), Dean Beard (piano), Dash Crofts (drums)
Recording sessions: Produced by Joe Johnson at Gold Star Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA, Nov. 10, 1958
Highest chart positions:  didn't hit Top 100

Famous for their 1958 hit "Tequila", The Champs didn't make a hit with this single, though these are really good instrumental pieces by a group of solid musicians.

List price:  Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20

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