BRIEF SUMMARY

Well you don’t see LP covers such as this anymore. If I am honest I didn’t hold out much hope for this as I carefully placed it on to the turntable for the first time. But it was a cold, blowy filthy wet day, so what did I have to lose? According to the cover when this was released they were on the verge of invading Europe after a successful time in the homeland. Did I blink? To be honest I can’t quite recall the impact they made over here in the UK. However…..

…..this is a well put together LP. It showcases a mid 60’s band at their best. A hint of California; vocals and harmonies that work extremely well and beautifully constructed material that grabs your attention from the moment the guitar explodes into life on Him or Me.

They had some tough competition to deal with back in 1967 when this was released, and perhaps that was their undoing. But listening to this again, it definitely holds its own. It isn’t Sgt. Peppers nor Pet Sounds, but as an insight into a hard working American band of the time there are some special moments worth checking out..take a pop on Make it with Me on Side 2. Fantastic.

Revere - Paul Revere and the Raiders - Revolution

£18.00

TITLE: Revolution

ARTIST: Paul Revere and the raiders featuring Mark Lindsay

LABEL: CBS

CAT NO: 63095

RELEASED: 1967

FORMAT: Vinyl LP album

COUNTRY: UK

GENRE: Rock

VINYL: VG+

LABEL: Ex

COVER: Ex
Side 1

Him or Me – What’s it gonna be?

Reno

Upon your leaving

Mo’reen

Wanting you

Gone – Movin On

Side 2

I had a dream

Tighter

Make it with me

Ain’t nobody who can do it like Leslie can

I hear a voice
Looking like a cross on the cover between Hermans Hermits, early Beach Boys and a college football team, this was US music of the time. They were a hard working US band who changed with the times although by the late 60’s their slightly goofy costumes looked out of place as the onset of Woodstock took hold. However, between 1966 and 1969, they were only outsold in record numbers by The Beatles and The Stones.

Perhaps it didn’t quite live up to their previous offering, Spirit of 67 which went Gold, this output was certainly more diverse and whilst moving away from their R&B routes, there was, whilst not full on, certainly more than a broad hint of the psychedelia sound starting to appear on both sides of the Atlantic. Described as their less wacked-out Sgt Pepper, Revolution kicked off with some classy guitar play on Him or Me with more than a hint of The Rolling Stones coming through full throttle. Featuring Mark Lindsay (remember this is the mid 60’s and a million miles from today’s offerings where every other song is ‘featuring’ everyone from D-rail to my old Gran), his vocals were suited to a range of musical styles. I can’t pull out a Stairway to Heaven if I’m honest, but nonetheless the 60’s vibe, the variety, the history all come together to make this very special. Long smoochy, dreamlike songs such as Upon your leaving, perhaps with a glitter ball overhead contrast nicely with the upbeat anthems such as Mo’reen and Gone-Moving On.

I must add at this point, this LP is in fantastic condition and plays beautifully.

So if you want to take a journey back in time to the American ballrooms of the 60’s, with hard working bands criss-crossing the country, playing to clean cut American teenagers in pop socks, sneakers and flared skirts driving to a show in their mum and dads Pontiac, take a pop at this one. You won’t be disappointed. It’s from a different era, almost a different world but none the worse for it. Great stuff

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