The Knights Hot Rod High LP album 1964 GARY USHER
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REVIEW: The Knights album (also available separately through Sundazed), taking the title Hot Rod High from the Usher/Christian song, is a slicker piece of work, with smooth vocals, stinging guitar work (thanks to Glen Campbell and Tommy Tedesco) and a couple of Beach Boys cover songs ("Be True To Your School" and "I Get Around" - as well as a cover of Chuck Berry's "School Days" (Ring Ring Goes The Bell), which the Beach Boys would get around to covering themselves in 1979). Also found is a fine cover of The Rip Chords "Hot Rod U.S.A." There are also some real groaners of songs included here, from the embarassing "Lonely Little Stocker" (with a plaintive vocal provided by Gary Usher) and the icky "Theme For Teen Love" which was penned by album producer Jim Economides. The Knights are given a teeny-bopper sound with high, sweet harmonies that are given a big boost by the engaging vocals of former Castells member Chuck Girard, but otherwise car-music fans might be put off by the almost too-clean approach taken here. These majority of songs here were recorded in a single days' session on July 23rd, 1964 at Capitol Studios, but nothing here sounds rushed or sloppy - it's all very slick and professional. Closing out the album are the original "Happy Days" theme - "Rock Around The Clock" and the campy "Skippin' School" which has the virtue of some goofy horn-honking sounds and "Ooo-Ooh!" backing vocals that make it a fun closer.
Up for your consideration is an Original LP from 1964 Capital Records. T 2189.
The cover is in very nice condition with slight edge and corner wear.
It has a one inch split at the bottom opening and 1/4 inch split at the top opening of the cover. Also, the bottom left corner has a small split. PROMO is stamped through the front top right corner. No stickers, no stains on the front.
The back corner has slight water stains at the top and light ring wear at the top.
Still a very nice looking cover for it's age.
Condition of record: Both sides have light scratches, in addition to a couple of scratches which can be felt with your finger. Vinyl is shiny. Rainbow Label is original and very nice on both sides.
LP plays well! Very nice sound!
Very rare record. Good Luck and Thank you for looking.
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