Absolutely
killer last gasp from Philly's The Orlons. One of only two singles they
released for ABC-Paramount and both sank without a trace. I found "Everything" listed as both the A or B side, depending on who you read. This
one feels more girl group, a la The Toys' "Lover's Concerto" than the dancey
hits like "Don't Hang Up," "South Street" and "The Wah-Watusi" that the band recorded for the Cameo-Parkway label. I can't even be sure if the great Rosetta Hightower is singing here. This popped up on the iPod a week or two ago, and I don't recall where or when I originally found it, but I did wind up picking up a nice copy of the 45 just last week. I just love this record and love discovering a record this good even more.
That's what I have on this Monday morning.
Enjoy.
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I went into a record store yesterday - a big one, with a nice-sized dollar section (usually my bread and butter) and a section for marked down cd's (ditto) - and I came out with nothing. it's never happened before. "Everything" makes me think I need to start browsing the 45 section.
Really, really sweet!
Thanks Sal.
Captain Al
a great way to start a Monday morning. Thanks so much.
Just when you think you have caught up to all the forgotten greats....thanks, yet again!
Love The Orlons! Thanks for “Everything”...yours truly....
Often in the morning I think I know my listening plan to start the day, then I visit BW and I’m proven wrong. Thank you for that - and thank you for this revelation, Sal! Much gratitude. It’s amazing! Hope everyone is well.
Love this track!
Hello all...no, please remain seated,
Wow, what a great horn arrangement on this record. Great find.
Best...RichD
Excellent tune! Straight outta the Geator's playlist!
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