The Banana Splits - "We're The Banana Splits" Rare 1968 First Vinyl Pressing

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A much loved, copy of The Banana Splits - "We're The Banana Splits”. Original 1968 pressing. Tra-La-La the Sleeve is in Good (G) condition. Record play graded as Good Plus (G+) Nice copy of a rare late 60’s pop classic!

The Banana Splits' bubblegum pop rock and roll was provided by studio professionals, including Al Kooper ("You're the Lovin' End"), Barry White ("Doin' the Banana Split"), and Gene Pitney ("Two Ton Tessie"). Jimmy Radcliffe provided his songs ("I'm Gonna Find a Cave", "Soul", "Don't Go Away Go-Go Girl", "Adam Had 'Em" and "The Show Must Go On") but did not contribute vocals to Splits recordings. The music director was music publisher Aaron Schroeder who picked the songs created by his staff writers. The intended main theme song was to be the Ritchie Adams and Tony Powers song "We're The Banana Splits" but the television and advertising executives thought the "Tra La La Song", another Adams composition co-written with prolific songwriter and producer Mark Barkan, was a catchier theme.

The single version of "The Tra La La Song" is an entirely different arrangement and recording of the song from the one on the We're The Banana Splits album and the TV show, and features an additional verse.

Tracklist

A1 We're The Banana Splits

Written-By – Ritchie Adams, Tony Powers

2:22

A2 I'm Gonna Find A Cave

Written-By – Buddy Scott, Jimmy Radcliffe

2:25

A3 This Spot

Written-By – Don Lauren, Jay Fishman

2:20

A4 Doin' The Banana Split

Written-By – Barry White

2:27

A5 Toy Piano Melody (Instrumental)

Written-By – Roy Alfred

2:30

A6 Soul

Written-By – Carl Spencer, Jimmy Radcliffe

2:19

B1 The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)

Written-By – Mark Barkan, Ritchie Adams

1:24

B2 Wait Til Tomorrow

Written-By – Mark Barkan, Ritchie Adams

2:21

B3 You're The Lovin' End

Written-By – Al Kooper, Irwin Levine

2:20

B4 In New Orleans

Written-By – Aaron Schroeder, Billy Barberis, Bobby Ronga*

3:30

B5 Two Ton Tessie

Written-By – Aaron Schroeder, Gene Pitney

2:30

B6 Don't Go Away - Go-Go Girl

Written-By – Buddy Scott, Jimmy Radcliffe

Label: Decca ?– DL 75075

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

Country: US

Released: 1968

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop, Children's

A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam splits. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.  

Shipped with USPS Media Mail. Combined shipping for additional album purchases. $1.00 for each additional LP.