The Yellow Balloon - The Yellow Balloon 1967 (@320)

 

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The Yellow Balloon - The Yellow Balloon 1967

The Yellow Balloon Review by Cub Koda.

The Yellow Balloon was Don Grady's (Robbie on TV's My Three Sons) rock & roll group, but even more important, the brainchild of California producer Gary Zekley. Not unlike a Gary Usher, Zekley could grab a bunch of musicians and -- filling in the needed holes with his own talent -- produce sessions that rivaled Phil Spector or Brian Wilson for big sound and teen spirit. Grady had already been recording for the same label with his own group, the Windupwatch Band, when Zekley started climbing the charts with "Yellow Balloon," creating a need for a new group to go with the hit. Grady became the drummer and other members were recruited from various bands around the country, but in the studio, it was still Zekley's show all the way. This 20-track compilation brings together the 11 tracks from the Yellow Balloon's 1967 album, along with the Don Grady with the Windupwatch Band singles (also released on the same Canterbury label), a couple of unreleased demos, and an interview with the late Gary Zekley putting it all in perspective.

Tracklist:

01.How Can I Be Down 02:17

02.Stained Glass Window 02:07

03.Baby Baby It's You 02:01

04.Panama Red 01:37

05.I've Got A Feeling For Love 02:22

06.Yellow Balloon 02:20 video

07.Good Feelin' Time 02:16

08.Follow The Sunshine 02:39

09.Springtime Girl 02:10

10.Can't Get Enough Of Your Love 02:20

11.Junk Maker Shoppe 02:40

12.Noollab Wolley 02:20

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13.The Children Of St. Monica (By Don Grady With The Windupwatch Band).03:14

14.A Good Man To Have Around The House (By Don Grady With The Windupwatch Band). 02:28

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15.Impressions With Syvonne 02:53

16.Leaving It Up To You 02:14

17.Can't Get Enough Of Your Love (Single Version) 01:36

18.Follow The Sunshine (Alternate Mono Mix) 02:38

19.How Can I Be Down (Demo Version) 02:08

20.Gary Zekley Interview 07:09

Members: 

Alex Valdez , Don Agrati, Don Braucht, Frosty Green, Paul Canella

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