TOP MONO '67 GRASSROOTS - LIVE FOR TODAY Garage Beatles
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BEAUTIFUL M- 1967 MONO first pressing *VINYL*
In Factory Shrink Wrapper
The GRASSROOTS
Lets Live For Today
\ USA - DUNHILL RECORDS - D 50020 - DS 50020
CLEAN...STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER...
Original 1967 much harder to find in MONO first pressing vinyl of a completely different GRASSROOTS band that would later become the 'hits' band ..."Lets Live For Today", along the with the first album was a cool hipster jangle guitar sound not far from the Byrds meets the Beatles...well crafted pop-rock perfection, better than expected, will surprise...
The 2nd Grassroots album, back before they became a famous top 40 AM radio act, and were one of the cool 'in' bands of the happening L.A. Sunset Strip, along with the Buffalo Springfield, Seeds, etc.
Released in the spring of 1967, Let's Live For Today was almost a musical throwback, steeped in (really good) electric-folk-rock & Beatles influences which was fairly routine at the time, but psychedelia was the "in" thing, but that's what makes it so appealing to listeners today. Listeners in 1967 were probably disappointed that there was nothing on the album with a dramatic 'advanced' sound but, the title track is a timeless 'killer' and everything else has very strong catchy melodies in a solid garage/folk-rock bag using a hard edge, all guitars up front, which allows it to stand quite well alongside rival releases by the Beau Brummels, the Cryan Shames, the Blue Things, et al. Most of the music here is derived from the P.F. Sloan/Steve Barri songwriting and production team, spiced with four surprisingly strong originals -- mostly drawn from the original demo tape that they submitted as the 13th Floor -- by the band members themselves. The Sloan-Barri numbers are smooth, Beatle-esque hook-laden rock tunes "Things I Should Have Said," "Is It Any Wonder," some of it with a garage band edge, and with elements of mild pop psychedelia ("Wake Up, Wake Up") occasionally manifesting themselves. Sloan and Barri's production gave the music a polish that had commercial without losing sight of the band's 'cool' sound and image. TRacks like the Beatles styled "Tip of My Tongue," really work well, and the production is great taking full advantage of stereo separation. Also surprising are the group originals, such as Entner and Bratton's "Beatin' Round the Bush" and Bratton's rocking "House of Stone," each of which is a match musically for most of the Sloan-Barri numbers. Admittedly, the lyrics on Sloan and Barri's songs are somewhat more sophisticated than those on most of the group originals, but the simpler words on the latter firm up this album's rock & roll credentials. All in all the first two Grassroots album exude in the coolness the band had developed as a popular act on the hip Sunset Strip scene along with The Byrds, Leaves, Love, etc.
Things I Should Have Said
Wake Up, Wake Up
Tip of My Tongue
Is It Any Wonder
Let's Live for Today
Beatin' Round the Bush
Out of Touch
Won't You See Me
Where Were You When I Needed You
No Exit
This Precious Time
House of Stone
CONDITION: The cover: is all solid and strong, "Mint" still in partial factory shrink wrapper (half the outer cellophane is missing on front, the cover underneath is all minty clean ...there is a tiny (very small) pin size delete drill at bottom left ... been kept well the past 43 years.
The vinyl is all glossy clean on both sides, having a little shallow scuff or two, minor plays excellent, visible VG++ to "EX" (excellent) ...top levels playback....
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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