RIP CHORDS Gone COLUMBIA 45/PS 1963 PROMO Blue wax
$
62
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Description
ARTIST:.....Rip Chords
LABEL:.....Columbia 4-42812
CONDITION:
Vinyl: VG++ (no scratches or scuffs)
Sleeve: VG++ (very minor ring wear)
Label: VG++
NOTES:......On this, their second release, Gone, Phil Stewart and Ernie Bringas were joined vocally by Bruce Johnston, a good friend of Terry Melcher. Johnston possessed a fantastic Beach Boys-oriented falsetto that complimented Ernie's “Four Seasons falsetto”. Although Bruce and Ernie overlap each other on some of these recordings, the differences are clearly showcased on Gone. Ernie sings the lead and also adds a falsetto. But the interjecting falsetto belongs to Johnston . Johnston is one of the best falsetto singers in pop music, especially at the very high end of the vocal spectrum. Listen to the tail endings of Gone and The Queen, and I think you’ll agree. (Incidentally, Johnston eventaully became a member of the Beach Boys after the Rip Chords disbanded. Again on this second song, Terry did not add any vocals, but was only the producer.)
In spite of Johnston ’s contribution, Gone did not fare as well as its predecessor, although it did hit the national charts. For whatever reason, Gone did not receive universal exposure. But in the geographical markets where it drew airplay, it went to the top of the charts. For example, during the week of August 1, 1963, in San Antonio , Texas , Gone climbed up to #2, right above Elvis Presley’s #3 song, Devil In Disguise.
SIDE ONE:.....Gone
SIDE TWO:.....Gone
RECORD GRADING:
(M-) MINT.....like new, no noticeable flaws whatsover.....
(VG++) VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS.....slightly less than mint, showing the slightest bit of wear.....
(VG+) VERY GOOD PLUS .....still in great condition but showing a bit more wear.....
(VG) VERY GOOD.....still acceptable but showing quite a bit of wear.....
A + or - (plus or minus) denotes slightly better or slightly less than a grade.
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money will be gladly refunded. I ship all records in special record mailers, using a cardboard slat on each side of the record. For EPs and pic sleeves, the disk is always packed OUTSIDE of the cover.
On Aug-07-10 at 14:03:51 PDT, seller added the following information:
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