I looked at a copy of "Not Too Long Ago" by the Uniques. A future country music superstar, Joe Stampley, was the lead singer for the Shreveport, LA-based band (Stampley and three of the members were from Springhill, LA, the drummer, whose name was Mike Love [I kid you not] was from Magnolia, AR). Another future country music superstar, Ray Stevens, was the record's producer.
@MrJayBBluejay Sorry for the error. It was Dale Hawkins. However, I found out that Merle Kilgore, who was Hank Williams, Jr.'s manager until his death, also helped write the song with Joe Stampley.
You never hear this on oldies stations....wonder why. Sometimes they play songs called "Lost Oldies". To me they are only lost because they do not play them!
You'll hear "Not Too Long Ago" and a LOT more oldies you haven't heard in awhile or ever on my 24/7 Internet station, TUNEDEX MEMORIES at songsyoushouldhaveheard.,com. During December, you may hear Christmas tunes you've never heard before as well. Thanks for checking out the video... please check out the station as well. Happy Holidays!
i grew up in south arkansas and used to go to their dances all the time. there is no better music and good old rock and roll. i still love to listen to it. i live in magnolia, ar and see drummer mike love often. great band.....
on my ipod forever YEHA thanks for posting this
ponkaton1 1 month ago
I looked at a copy of "Not Too Long Ago" by the Uniques. A future country music superstar, Joe Stampley, was the lead singer for the Shreveport, LA-based band (Stampley and three of the members were from Springhill, LA, the drummer, whose name was Mike Love [I kid you not] was from Magnolia, AR). Another future country music superstar, Ray Stevens, was the record's producer.
MrJayBBluejay 3 months ago
@MrJayBBluejay My mistake. Ray Stevens did produce some records for Joe Stampley and the Uniques, but not this one. It was Dale Hawkins.
MrJayBBluejay 3 months ago
@MrJayBBluejay Sorry for the error. It was Dale Hawkins. However, I found out that Merle Kilgore, who was Hank Williams, Jr.'s manager until his death, also helped write the song with Joe Stampley.
MrJayBBluejay 1 month ago
yep...
RONALD511 7 months ago
1965: the last good year, before the hippies and commies took over.
radicright 10 months ago
Old microphones just kill me. Is Mr. Stampley singing into a flashlight?
gilgamess 10 months ago
Another wonderfull post and such a gorgeous record,really really nice record,many thanks..
hombre67100 1 year ago
This song just popped in my head...when I was about 6 or so, this was my favorite song.
tonybklyn 1 year ago
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larrytatumkenpo 1 year ago
SENSACIONAL!!! CONGRATULATIONS FOR THIS POST!!!! VERY GOOD!!!!
jordanmguitar 1 year ago
Great song circa 1965. Been a fan of Joe's ever since.
jerry854 2 years ago
What a priceless video!
nymanjohn 2 years ago
You never hear this on oldies stations....wonder why. Sometimes they play songs called "Lost Oldies". To me they are only lost because they do not play them!
Idelia412 2 years ago
You'll hear "Not Too Long Ago" and a LOT more oldies you haven't heard in awhile or ever on my 24/7 Internet station, TUNEDEX MEMORIES at songsyoushouldhaveheard.,com. During December, you may hear Christmas tunes you've never heard before as well. Thanks for checking out the video... please check out the station as well. Happy Holidays!
Chuck Benjamin
chuckbenjamin 2 years ago
Thanks for letting me know about TUNEDEX MEMORIES. Will check it out!
Idelia412 2 years ago
i grew up in south arkansas and used to go to their dances all the time. there is no better music and good old rock and roll. i still love to listen to it. i live in magnolia, ar and see drummer mike love often. great band.....
badmanran 2 years ago 2
I love it! My father-in-law is the guitar player on the left side of the screen. Got the hair & the head bob thing goin' on! :-)
juliemills2009 2 years ago 2
I played this song alot on my drums jamming at parents house.Great song..
ndhudecz 2 years ago
What a song-searched for this one for a long time
combatautumn 2 years ago
All I can say is great.
NcicHit 3 years ago
Great song!!! On my I-Pod workout playlist.
imusfan48 3 years ago