i saw this band in hayward california at Frenchy,s probably '66 and fell in love!!! so happy to see these videos!! and hear their music! they were great then and now!
Hi Bill, Just put on your thinking cap! Go back to San Jose, Ca.around 1965 Paul Catalana, Safari room and a few others!! I was so excitied to find the video, but hearing from you, I can't tell you how happy that makes after all these year's!! If you still have not figured out Who I am, e-mail me I will tell you. You might ask Tom also, I can't believe you don't recall.....The See you in Church !! Oh well it has been a while! Love to hear from you!
It was so good to find this, I still have the record!! I have wondered what happened to them for year's, does anyone know? Are they still in music somewhere, are they alive and well?! I knew them or met them as the American Beatles, and The Razor's Edge! The last time I saw Tom and Bill, was in Hollywood 1968! They were a really good group. Tom - Bill ,if you are out there and happen to see this.....remember Hey, how's church!!
@Nickcat5 I don't know who or how" The American Beetles" ended up with their name at that time,I can tell you that they were a really good group...and nice people!
@psst67 I don't dispute any of that,Just that being compared to someone or something else is foolish.(Esp the Beatles) There WAS a white soul singer who was billed as the 'White Aretha Frankiln' & a fellow jock I know had a friend who labeled her the 'Female Howard Stern''. Such tags are usually suicide for someones career. The Beau Brummels & the Knickerbockers were also supposed to be an 'American Beatle-like 'group.
@Nickcat5 " Thank You " for that.....You do make a good point, I guess that I just got a little protective with your 1st post. I do understand what you are saying and I tend to agree!!
@Nickcat5 I don't know who or how" The American Beetles" ended up with their name at that time,I can tell you that they were a really good group...and nice people! I know then a lot longer as The Razors Edge.
That dance marked at 1:02 looks vaguely similar to the one where The Standells are performing 'Good Guys Don't Wear White' in their video at a school.
For those who are unfamiliar with this group, they were called 'The American Beatles' back in1965. I saw them a few times in Bermuda & they were FANTASTIC. They sounded JUST LIKE THE BEATLES. Does anyone know if these guys are still around & are able to perform? They were one of the best acts I've ever seen.
I can't believe this clip found its way to YouTube! The first and only time I heard them was on Clay Cole's Saturday night show on WPIX in NYC. They received little to no exposure on New York's WABC or WMCA. Many years later I found the single at an oldies store called The Relic Rack in Paramus (?). I eventually found an mp3 of it on Kazaa.
@willssonline the relic rack was in hackensack also record king [this record sounds like jay and the americans bobby vee did it ],clay cole has a book out he scrapped his show because heavy rock was becomeing prevelant he was a straight pop singer in some musicals there may still be 45s by him in youtube
A miracle! The original POW! label 45 of this classic was one of the highlights of 1966 (and that's saying a lot), and that this live clip has survived is great news.
This Song is So much a part of 1966, It was not a BIG hit in Cleveland, But I have Always thught of That summer in '66 when I hear it. I have it on the Original label and have converted it to CD, LOVE IT.
The last time I ever heard this song on the radio was Labor Day 1966, the day before I started 5th grade. I have such a passion for this song. It took eleven years of hunting before I finally found it on a 45 at a record store in a Chicago suburb. I would have paid any price they asked for it. Now I wish it was available on a CD. I thought I was the only one who remembers this song! What a great trip down Memory Lane in the best summer of my life...glorious 1966!
Speetrip, you can't be more than 25...though your screen name would hint at 39. "Worse than the Beatles"? Jeez, I'd love to know what you think is good.
45 years ago, I stood at the foot of the stage of the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale and was mesmerized by these guys, who were then called "The R-Dells", and hands-doen, the best band in South Florida. They went on to become "The American Beatles" and toured successfully throughout South America.
I thought I have heard almost every 4 Season type influenced songs from this era. I never heard this song or this group. I really enjoyed it. Great choice.
Summer of '66! It was given airplay in the northeast; a friend of mine outside Phila loved that record and gave me her copy years later, so it must've been a decent hit there, too. Great song...
i saw this band in hayward california at Frenchy,s probably '66 and fell in love!!! so happy to see these videos!! and hear their music! they were great then and now!
bluehawkdreamer 7 months ago
Hi Bill, Just put on your thinking cap! Go back to San Jose, Ca.around 1965 Paul Catalana, Safari room and a few others!! I was so excitied to find the video, but hearing from you, I can't tell you how happy that makes after all these year's!! If you still have not figured out Who I am, e-mail me I will tell you. You might ask Tom also, I can't believe you don't recall.....The See you in Church !! Oh well it has been a while! Love to hear from you!
psst67 9 months ago
psst67 , who are you?
BillAnde1 9 months ago
It was so good to find this, I still have the record!! I have wondered what happened to them for year's, does anyone know? Are they still in music somewhere, are they alive and well?! I knew them or met them as the American Beatles, and The Razor's Edge! The last time I saw Tom and Bill, was in Hollywood 1968! They were a really good group. Tom - Bill ,if you are out there and happen to see this.....remember Hey, how's church!!
psst67 9 months ago
@psst67 Calling themselves 'the American Beatles" was back-handed,If only at themselves,& foolish.
Nickcat5 9 months ago
@Nickcat5 I don't know who or how" The American Beetles" ended up with their name at that time,I can tell you that they were a really good group...and nice people!
psst67 9 months ago
@psst67 I don't dispute any of that,Just that being compared to someone or something else is foolish.(Esp the Beatles) There WAS a white soul singer who was billed as the 'White Aretha Frankiln' & a fellow jock I know had a friend who labeled her the 'Female Howard Stern''. Such tags are usually suicide for someones career. The Beau Brummels & the Knickerbockers were also supposed to be an 'American Beatle-like 'group.
Nickcat5 9 months ago
@Nickcat5 " Thank You " for that.....You do make a good point, I guess that I just got a little protective with your 1st post. I do understand what you are saying and I tend to agree!!
psst67 9 months ago
@psst67 & Thank-U Too! I should add that I play the Tune(,Let's Call it a Day,Girl) on my radio program!
Nickcat5 9 months ago
@Nickcat5 I don't know who or how" The American Beetles" ended up with their name at that time,I can tell you that they were a really good group...and nice people! I know then a lot longer as The Razors Edge.
psst67 9 months ago
They did play this song in '66 a few times on wmca.
luviananna 11 months ago
That dance marked at 1:02 looks vaguely similar to the one where The Standells are performing 'Good Guys Don't Wear White' in their video at a school.
Khultan 1 year ago
Is there a cd out there with this song on it?
djrob1953 1 year ago
For those who are unfamiliar with this group, they were called 'The American Beatles' back in1965. I saw them a few times in Bermuda & they were FANTASTIC. They sounded JUST LIKE THE BEATLES. Does anyone know if these guys are still around & are able to perform? They were one of the best acts I've ever seen.
MrMusic12347 1 year ago
co-written by the great Neil Sheppard!
lyricook 1 year ago
As a DJ and collector, bought this single when it
first came out and still have it in excellent condition
maddadram1 1 year ago
This is one of my favorite song's from '66, Wow it take's me back to that long ago summer in Cleveland,OH. Great Days.
wolfmantip 1 year ago
I can't believe this clip found its way to YouTube! The first and only time I heard them was on Clay Cole's Saturday night show on WPIX in NYC. They received little to no exposure on New York's WABC or WMCA. Many years later I found the single at an oldies store called The Relic Rack in Paramus (?). I eventually found an mp3 of it on Kazaa.
Thanks so much for posting this!
willssonline 1 year ago
@willssonline the relic rack was in hackensack also record king [this record sounds like jay and the americans bobby vee did it ],clay cole has a book out he scrapped his show because heavy rock was becomeing prevelant he was a straight pop singer in some musicals there may still be 45s by him in youtube
spacepatrolman 1 year ago
does anybody knows where they are from????
fgonzalezcuba2008 1 year ago
A miracle! The original POW! label 45 of this classic was one of the highlights of 1966 (and that's saying a lot), and that this live clip has survived is great news.
MikeBlitzMag 2 years ago
This Song is So much a part of 1966, It was not a BIG hit in Cleveland, But I have Always thught of That summer in '66 when I hear it. I have it on the Original label and have converted it to CD, LOVE IT.
wolfmantip1 2 years ago 2
I was born too late! I'd like to reincarnate in a parallel universe where the 60's happen all over again!
EmeraldSapphire2425 2 years ago
The last time I ever heard this song on the radio was Labor Day 1966, the day before I started 5th grade. I have such a passion for this song. It took eleven years of hunting before I finally found it on a 45 at a record store in a Chicago suburb. I would have paid any price they asked for it. Now I wish it was available on a CD. I thought I was the only one who remembers this song! What a great trip down Memory Lane in the best summer of my life...glorious 1966!
Irenemazur 3 years ago 2
Speetrip, you can't be more than 25...though your screen name would hint at 39. "Worse than the Beatles"? Jeez, I'd love to know what you think is good.
ROCKSTARCRANE 3 years ago
american beatles,my arse,someone pass me a bucket i want to hurl.this is dross worse than the beatles, thank god they called it a day,get it ha ha
SpeedTriple59 3 years ago
There is a Beatles connection, however slim. The flip to "Let's call it" is "Avril," a Tin Pan Alley attempt to rip off The Beatles' "Michele."
dream8weight 3 years ago
I agree
doglips1958 3 years ago
they used to try and joke around with clay cole on his tv show like the beatles but they didnt have the personality
spacepatrolman 2 years ago
Great memories from the Summer of 1966. This song got lots of airplay in Syracuse, NY on WNDR and WOLF in that magical era!
Bballjoe224 3 years ago
On the 3rd & Last Season of "ACTION-THE NEW WHERE THE ACTION IS?!!!" on abc-TV on Tuesday September 6, 1966 in Black & White.
Benhalllums1 3 years ago
45 years ago, I stood at the foot of the stage of the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale and was mesmerized by these guys, who were then called "The R-Dells", and hands-doen, the best band in South Florida. They went on to become "The American Beatles" and toured successfully throughout South America.
ROCKSTARCRANE 3 years ago
ver downrated band but to it was a big hit in south fla....
fgonzalezcuba2008 3 years ago
i learn a lot on youtube about forgotten 60's bands. thanks folks!
KENVAIL 3 years ago
Great group and song--haven't heard it in over 40 years, Many thanks for the memories. Please keep it coming.
uxxbooks2 4 years ago
I thought I have heard almost every 4 Season type influenced songs from this era. I never heard this song or this group. I really enjoyed it. Great choice.
Howieshet 4 years ago
Summer of '66! It was given airplay in the northeast; a friend of mine outside Phila loved that record and gave me her copy years later, so it must've been a decent hit there, too. Great song...
billricub 4 years ago
it was a hit in miami fl, but i never heard that song again until now...i only remember the funny bands name.
fgonzalezcuba2008 4 years ago
Whooooaaa! What a treat to see these great guys again. Thanks for the post :O)
GuillermoTresHuevos 4 years ago