The Fountain Of Youth were a teen group from Fredericksburg, Texas who previously recorded as The Crossfires releasing the following 45: 'Who'll Be The One'/'Making Love Is Fun' (Tower 278)... They came to the attention of the Colgems label who signed them in March 1968 (there is a mention in a Billboard magazine from this time)..
Looking at the promo pic of The Fountain Of Youth it shows the teenagers to be a clean cut, square looking combo in psychedelic shirts. By the time of this single, their 4th for Colgems, I'd be surprised if they looked as wholesome as this.
'Liza Jane' was released in April 1969 and is typical bubblegum pop of that time period. The jewel is the heavy psych flip 'Witness People'... There isn't that much information around about The Fountain Of Youth but they seemingly had a lead singing drummer!
Richard Podolor produced their Colgems singles. He also worked with psych outfit The Glass Family, The Starfires, The Standells, The Chocolate Watch Band and many more I'm sure.
line-up:
Jimmy Panza (lead vocals & drums)
Gary Itri (bass & vocals)
Gary Jenschke (lead guitar & vocals)
Ken Molberg (rhythm guitar & vocals)
1. Fountain Of Youth - Livin' Too Fast (2:14)
2. Fountain Of Youth - Making Love Is Fun (2:11)
3. Fountain Of Youth - Liza Jane (2:50)
4. Fountain Of Youth - Sunshine On A Cold Morning (2:54)
5. Fountain Of Youth - Witness People (2:32)
6. Fountain Of Youth - Day Don't Come (2:46)
7. Fountain Of Youth - Who'll Be The One (1:59)
8. Fountain Of Youth - Don't Blame Me (For Trying) (2:32)
9. Fountain Of Youth - (Angie, Love Me) Make The Hurt Go Away (2:19)
10. Fountain Of Youth - Take A Giant Step (3:00)
11. Fountain Of Youth - Liza Jane (Stereo Single Mix) (2:54)
12. Fountain Of Youth - Witness People (Stereo Single Mix) (2:33)
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