MCA D-2483 (reissue of Roulette 7028, 1968)
Any fan of this group needs one of these, as the LP version is a complete mess.
Wiki says:
Based on suggestions from radio stations, Tommy James and The Shondells chose to create a longer version of "Crimson and Clover" for their album. Since the song was initially recorded in single format, they had the choice of either re-recording it or expanding it. Opting to expand the song, the first two verses were copied without vocals and overdubbed with guitar solos by Shondells guitarist Ed Gray using steel guitars and fuzz guitars. Due to issues with the speed of the single version and the master, this resulted in a slight drop in pitch during the solos, which went unfixed...
Regardless, the LP version is terrible - and, unfortunately, all over oldies radio and best-of comps. Aside from the pointless instrumental interludes, the LP mix is weak. The original mono single mix has a wonderfully raw edge to it and some great dynamics (which I tried to keep intact for this mp3 rip).
1 comment:
Brilliant. What a great song and a very unuusual recording. Such a severe leslie effect should never relaly be used on vocals in my opinion but it works great here.
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