Condello - Phase 1 (1968)

 

The leader of this team from Arizona and part-time producer was Mike Condello. Mike was born in New York, but spent most of his life in Phoenix, the capital of Arizona. He began his professional music career in 1962 in a children's program on local TV "The Wallace & Ladmo Show". He wrote and performed various songs for her, supported mainly by Wallace (Bill Thompson) and Ladmo (Ladimir Kwiatkowski). In 1964 Condello became a member of the comic group "Hub Kapp & The Wheels", which performed on "Wallace & Ladmo" and found modest success, releasing three 45s and appearing on "The Steve Allen Show". In 1967, he formed the parody ensemble "Commodore Condello's Salt River Navy Band", which in addition to performing on "Wallace & Ladmo" recorded two EP's. In 1968 Condello decided to become more serious and brought psychedelia to his music, releasing the album "Phase 1". In 1969, he also released two 45s under the nickname “Condello". Condello continued to work on "Wallace & Ladmo" until 1971, after which he left the show to devote more time to working as a session musician. During the 70s, Mike played with several famous artists, including Jackson Browne, Newton Juice and "The Tubes". He also performed some guitar parts on Keith Moon's 1975 solo album Two Sides Of The Moon.

Tracks:

01. Crystal Clear — 3:29

02. Oh No — 2:41

03. Guess I Better Go — 2:30

04. Charming Sitter — 2:40

05. All You Need — 4:05

06. Keep It Inside — 3:08

07. Dr. Tarr Professor Fether — 2:49

08. The Other Side Of You — 4:15

09. See What Tomorrow Brings — 3:35

10. He’ll Keep Waiting — 2:35

11. It Don’t Matter — 5:48

Personnel:

Michael Condello — lead vocals, lead guitar, organ, piano, celesta, producer

William Spooner — guitar, vocals

Ray Trainer — bass, string bass, vocals, flute, organ

Dennis Kenmore — drums

Condello - 1968 - Phase 1 (11 / 36:48)

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1.Condello - Crystal Clear (3:34)

2.Condello - Oh No (2:41)

3.Condello - Guess I Better Go (2:36)

4.Condello - Charming Sitter (2:44)

5.Condello - All You Need (4:04)

6.Condello - Keep It Inside (3:11)

7.Condello - Dr. Tarr Professor Fether (2:50)

8.Condello - The Other Side Of You (4:13)

9.Condello - See What Tomorrow Brings (3:29)

10.Condello - He'll Keep Waiting (2:34)

11.Condello - It Don't Matter (4:50)

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