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David Gates. The Early Years 1962-1967
The Early Years 1962-1967 Review by Matt Collar.
The Early Years 1962-1967 compiles tracks singer/songwriter David Gates wrote, arranged, and produced for other artists prior to his own time in the spotlight as the lead singer of the '70s soft rock band Bread. Growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a band director and a piano teacher for parents, Gates got an early start in the record industry, releasing several singles in the late '50s. By the '60s, Gates was living in Los Angeles and finding work writing and producing for a variety of labels. Sticking to songs Gates composed during this period, this anthology brings together tracks Gates wrote for a mix of girl groups, pop singers, rockabilly artists, and soul singers. Included are such songs as the Murmaids' 1963 hit "Popsicles and Icicles," Dorsey Burnette's 1963 recording "Pebbles," Shelley Fabares' campy 1964 song "Football Season's Over," and many others. Also featured are tracks for such artists as the Girlfriends, Frankie Fanelli, Dorothy Berry, and actors Michael Landon and Ann-Margret. While the focus here is primarily on songs Gates wrote for other artists, we do get Gates' own demo version of his song "You'll Be Needin' Me," written for the Lettermen in 1966. Also notable is Jody Miller's 1965 take on "Never Let Him Go," which Gates later revisited for his 1975 solo album as "Never Let Her Go." These are catchy songs in a variety of styles that should appeal to longtime Bread fans interested in Gates' career, as well as anyone with an abiding love of '60s pop music.
Tracklist:
1. The Murmaids - Popsicles & Icicles
2. Ann-Margret -
Hey, little star
3. Michael Landon
- Without You
4. Gloria
Melbourne - Don't Let Him
5. Dorothy Berry
- Cryin' On My Pillow
6. Dorsey
Burnette - Pebbles
7. Shelley
Fabares - Football Seasons Over
8. Gwen Stacey -
Ain't Gonna Cry No More
9. The
Girlfriends - My one and only, Jimmy boy
10. Pat Powdrill
- Luckiest Girl In Town
11. Frankie
Fanelli - Tears, Rain
12. Margaret
Mandolph - If You Ever Need Me
13. The Crickets
- Playboy
14. Connie
Stevens - Lost In Wonderland
15. Dorothy Berry
- You Better Watch Out
16. Johnny Burnette
- The Fool Of The Year
17. Gwen Stacey -
Lonely Girl
18. Margaret
Mandolph - Silly Little Girl
19. Gail Ganley -
I Think I'm Gonna Cry
20. Jerry Modine
- Are You Putting Me On
21. Merry Clayton
- Nothing Left To Do But Cry
22. Suzy Wallis -
Tell Him
23. Dotty &
Kathy - The Prince Of My Dreams
24. Carl Edwards
- The Brighter Side
25. Gwen Stacey -
Give Thanks To A Friend
26. Jody Miller -
Never Let Him Go
27. The
Girlfriends - For my sake
28. The Fencemen
- Swingin' Gates
29. Johnny
Crawford - No One Really Loves A Clown
30. Dorothy Berry
- Standin' On The Corner
31. Jody Miller -
How Do You Say Goodbye
32. The Lettermen
- You'll Be Needin' Me
33. David Gates -
You'll Be Needin' Me (Original Demo)
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ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias. Excelente recopilación.
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ReplyDeleteHard trying to catch up with all the shares that have occured here recently but trying with the limited time they may be available in the near future. Hope the links last for a while longer. Thanks for all the shares.
ReplyDeleteThanks! This looks appetizing. Found it searching for the word rockabilly, although this is clearly not that!
ReplyDeleteHopefully Mr Cor you can re-up this CD too, as the link has sadly expired. Many thanks from Nick
ReplyDeleteLast request here, can you please redo this one too Cor? Good comp of much of the work David Gates did before he started his bakery :) Many thanks from Nick
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ReplyDeleteThanks very much Cor, once again!!!
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