Words & Music by: Side A – Carole King, Gerry Goffin; Side B – Bob Brass, Irwin Levine
Musicians: Shirley Owens (vocals), Addie Harris (vocals), Doris Coley (vocals), Beverly Lee (vocals) and an unknown orchestra
Recording sessions: Produced by Luther Dixon in New York, NY, 1961
Highest chart positions: Side A - US #54; Side B - US #41, US R&B #26
Catalogs and other entries indicate "A Thing of the Past" as the A side, but the original label clearly shows it was the B side. Looks like the radio DJs liked the flip better and played it more.
When releasing this, the Shirelles were in between two big hits; "Mama Said" (Apr. 1961) and "Baby It's You" (Dec. 1961).
Irvin Levine co-wrote the song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" in the early 70's.
List price: Very Good+ is $10, Near Mint is $20
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