Introducing the Beau Brummels

While they only had two big hits, the Beau Brummels were one of the most important and underrated American groups of the 1960s. They were the first U.S. unit of any sort to successfully respond to the British Invasion. They were arguably the first folk-rock group, even predating the Byrds, and also anticipated some key elements of the San Francisco psychedelic sound with their soaring harmonies and exuberant melodies. Before they finally reached the end of the string, they were also among the first bands to record country-rock in the late '60s. This album is a much stronger debut than the norm for the era. Ten of the 12 cuts are Ron Elliott originals, including the hits "Laugh Laugh," "Still in Love with You Baby," and "Just a Little." The hard-rocking numbers are the weakest, but "Stick Like Glue" and "I Would Be Happy" are fine Beatlesque numbers, and "They'll Make You Cry" is a first-rate moody folk-rocker.

Genre - Rock
Styles - Folk Rock, Psychedelic, Contemporary Rock, Garage Rock, AM Pop
Time - 31:14
Format - mp3@320 Kbps
Size - 72 mb

Tracks
01. Laugh, Laugh
02. Still In Love With You Baby
03. Just a Little
04. Just Wait and See
05. Oh, Lonesome Me
06. Ain't That Loving You Baby
07. Stick Like Glue
08. They'll Make You Cry
09. That's If You Want Me Too
10. I Want More Loving
11. I Would Be Happy
12. Not Too Long Ago

Credits
Ron Elliott (guitar, vocals)
Ron Meagher (bass, guitar, vocals)
Sal Valentino (vocals)
Declan Mulligan (bass, guitar, rhythm guitar, vocals)
John Petersen (drums)

Label
Rhino, 1965

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