@BobBerkeley According to the Gary Usher Barefoot Adventure compilation LP, Dick Burns is playing bass.Gary Usher is on vocals and lead guitar, Dennis McCarthy - keyboards, and Dennis Wilson on drums.
@colindominy True, although in this case the "men in suits" would be none other than Gene Autry, who owned the label. One look at Challenge's impressive roster proves that he could run a record label as well as manage a baseball team or act in films. In this case, the choice of A/B side may have had something to do with the fact that My Sting Ray mentions a specific brand name (Chevy Corvette), which in some markets automatically disqualified it from airplay. No matter. Both sides are great!
HOLY CRAP!!! I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! I lived in California in the early 1960's and my BABY SITTER had this very record !!!!! It musta been about 1964, and I dared to try to find the name/group of this song on google. I CAN'T BELIEVE I FOUND THIS SONG!!! WOW!! I am nearly cryin' my eyes out b/c I thought I'd NEVER HEAR THIS SONG AGAIN!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!!
@alans1960 I am happy you got to hear it again. I read somewhere it was released in early 1963. The flip is R.P.M. I have it posted along with a couple of other posters in case you want to check it out.
@MikeBlitzMag : I like & appreciate your comment, friend. My personal preference for inherent superior overall song-quality, in respect to these nonetheless 2 fine, first-class early 60s Sthn Calif. songs that Usher released ("RPM" + "STING RAY") - is indeed this one - "MY STING RAY". It must've been those damned 'men-in-suits' - the record co. execs - who made the decision to make "My Sting Ray" the "b" side instead of the other way around. Record co. execs are not known for music talent
@colindominy True, although in this case the "men in suits" would be none other than Gene Autry, who owned the label. One look at Challenge's impressive roster proves that he could run a record label as well as manage a baseball team or act in films. In this case, the choice of A/B side may have had something to do with the fact that My Sting Ray mentions a specific brand name (Chevy Corvette), which in some markets automatically disqualified it from airplay. No matter. Both sides are great!
Who's playing bass on this monster?
BobBerkeley 7 months ago
@BobBerkeley According to the Gary Usher Barefoot Adventure compilation LP, Dick Burns is playing bass.Gary Usher is on vocals and lead guitar, Dennis McCarthy - keyboards, and Dennis Wilson on drums.
duroc1960 7 months ago
@colindominy True, although in this case the "men in suits" would be none other than Gene Autry, who owned the label. One look at Challenge's impressive roster proves that he could run a record label as well as manage a baseball team or act in films. In this case, the choice of A/B side may have had something to do with the fact that My Sting Ray mentions a specific brand name (Chevy Corvette), which in some markets automatically disqualified it from airplay. No matter. Both sides are great!
MikeBlitzMag 9 months ago
HOLY CRAP!!! I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! I lived in California in the early 1960's and my BABY SITTER had this very record !!!!! It musta been about 1964, and I dared to try to find the name/group of this song on google. I CAN'T BELIEVE I FOUND THIS SONG!!! WOW!! I am nearly cryin' my eyes out b/c I thought I'd NEVER HEAR THIS SONG AGAIN!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!!
alans1960 1 year ago
@alans1960 I am happy you got to hear it again. I read somewhere it was released in early 1963. The flip is R.P.M. I have it posted along with a couple of other posters in case you want to check it out.
duroc1960 1 year ago
One of the most perfect records ever made. Impeccable vocal harmonies. Love it!
MikeBlitzMag 1 year ago
@MikeBlitzMag : I like & appreciate your comment, friend. My personal preference for inherent superior overall song-quality, in respect to these nonetheless 2 fine, first-class early 60s Sthn Calif. songs that Usher released ("RPM" + "STING RAY") - is indeed this one - "MY STING RAY". It must've been those damned 'men-in-suits' - the record co. execs - who made the decision to make "My Sting Ray" the "b" side instead of the other way around. Record co. execs are not known for music talent
colindominy 9 months ago
@colindominy True, although in this case the "men in suits" would be none other than Gene Autry, who owned the label. One look at Challenge's impressive roster proves that he could run a record label as well as manage a baseball team or act in films. In this case, the choice of A/B side may have had something to do with the fact that My Sting Ray mentions a specific brand name (Chevy Corvette), which in some markets automatically disqualified it from airplay. No matter. Both sides are great!
MikeBlitzMag 9 months ago