Sunday, July 07, 2013

Record #0413: Don't Take It So Hard / Observation From Flight 285 (In 3/4 Time) – PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS FEATURING MARK LINDSAY

Columbia 44553 (original) USA, May 28, 1968
Words & Music bySide A – Mark Lindsay; Side B – Lindsay
Musicians: Mark Lindsay (lead vocals), Paul Revere (keyboards), Freddy Weller (guitars), Charlie Coe (bass), Joe Correro, Jr. (drums), others unknown
Recording sessions: Produced by Mark Lindsay at Columbia Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1968
Highest chart positions:  US #27

This is a rather typical pop/psychedelia recording for 1968.

The band had existed for 10 years at this time, but had gone through several line-up changes. A major change happened in 1967 and at around the same time the band also changed their style from garage rock to pop.

List price:  Very Good+ is $3, Near Mint is $6

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