What Is The Reason by The Del Counts on 1966 Soma 45 rpm record.

[RayJCanPlay]

I have it on very-good authority that Charles is recording 4 new songs, right now. Should be out in a few weeks.

[lrh1966]

@RayJCanPlay

I look forward to hearing those new songs. Let me know where I can hear them...Friends, Lloyd.

[RayJCanPlay]

@lrh1966 I will. They will only be selling them from their website and from the stage, in about 2-3 weeks. That is all I know. But I gotta ask... Is there a copy of "Ain't Got The Time" on YouTube or does anyone have a copy or...? Just curious. I saw the 45 in a YouTube window but didn't play it, then lost track of it.

[lrh1966]

@RayJCanPlay

I don't know who has the other song. You will have to type that title into web search and see what happens in the answer results...Friends, Lloyd.

[ringo244]

Nice job,but the Rascals are in a class by themselves.Rock On

[lrh1966]

@ringo244

I agree, and thank you for checking out this oldies classic here...Friends, Lloyd.

[tnsundancekid]

This is a great song. It brings back memories.

[lrh1966]

@tnsundancekid

Thank you for listening to classic Del Counts here!!...friends, Lloyd.

[lrh1966]

@krabbyappleton

They are still performing it looks like, and will be on stage at Minneapolis Eagles Club on Feb 18th, 3 days after my 45th birthday!!

[bernieborn]

Hey, I might have seen these guys at the Bel Rae Ballroom in Mounds View Minnesota.

[lrh1966]

@krabbyappleton

That sounds cool!!, I would like to see photos of that stage set if you have any?...Thank you for listening to this classic here...Friends, Lloyd.

[debbiedamoose]

I'm working on getting the info on the Del Counts. I'll keep you posted. And do you know how SOMA Records got it's name. Spell it backwards and you've got the first name of the guy that started the label. Later.

[lrh1966]

@debbiedamoose

Amos!!...Thank you Debbie, I hope it warms up soon...Friends, Lloyd.

[debbiedamoose]

@lrh1966 Hey, I didn't hear back from you. Like I said, my bro will make CD's for us. It could take some time since my bro is slow. And yes Lloyd, it's warming up here. Minneapolis should be up to about 27 degrees by the end of the month. No wonder I'm goofy....my brain has been frozen for years...........Hey, keep in touch. Later, and keep in touch. Your friend, Debbie

[lrh1966]

@debbiedamoose

Hi Debbie, I hope it warms up without severe storms or tornadoes this spring!!...Friends, Lloyd.

[debbiedamoose]

@debbiedamoose Lloyd, don't know if you got my latest email. I have a couple of CD's that you might like. Write back, interested....

[lrh1966]

@debbiedamoose

Hi Debbie, I actually would like to find more original vinyl albums, and 45's of their songs if you have any for sale, because I like having the original records that came out at the time of their initial release...Friends, Lloyd.

[debbiedamoose]

@debbiedamoose Lloyd, don't know if you got my latest email. I have a couple of CD's that you might like. Write back, if interested

[star542011]

I remember when they performed at the Crystal Mist in Maplewood where I met my son's dad. I had the 45 back in the day wow are these oldies available on CD?

[lrh1966]

@star542011

It should be on CD somewhere by now?...Thank you for giving this classic track a spin!!...Friends, Lloyd.

[debbiedamoose]

@star542011 Hey Star, I'll try find out if it's on CD. I'm from Minneapolis (since 1963) and loved these guys. My brother is the music man in my family, and I'll check with him. Back in the day and to this day, his best friend is a guy named Peter Jesperson. Peter is a music fanatic, worked at Oarfolkjokopus (sp) and is now a record producer in CA. The Del Counts were so popular when I was in high school (Coon Rapids....go Cards!). I've got more local info. Write me back. Debbie

[lrh1966]

@debbiedamoose

Thank you for listening to it here, and if you have any website info. about the former band members, that would be cool!!...Friends, Lloyd.

[star542011]

@debbiedamoose  glad to have a new friend that shares the love of these old songs hubby and I will be in the Twin Cities in June

[lrh1966]

@star542011

This is a great classic 60's group that helped shape Minnesota's rock music legacy...Friends, Lloyd.

[1kenosha2]

original drummer was Kelly Vincent. He was replaced by Rick Johnson

[lrh1966]

@1kenosha2

Thank you for listening to it here!!...friends, Lloyd.

[bobrich1QEDJ5]

I'm a huge Rascals fan, but I gotta say this is a great cover version. Strong vocals here. Would like to hea more of these guys. We probably would have heard more from them in the 60" if they were signe dto amoajor record co. and/or had better distribution.

[lrh1966]

@bobrich1QEDJ5

I agree!!!...Thank you for checking it out!!...friends, Lloyd.

[yobonab]

Does anyone know if the drummer in this group was Rick Johnson?

[lrh1966]

@yobonab

That is a great question, and hope to find out myself as record label did not supply that tidbit of info...Thank you for checking it out!...friends, Lloyd.

[bluenazz]

Lloyd, As you likely know, this is a cover of a Young Rascals tune. Pretty good but it doesn't match the original this time (:->

[lrh1966]

@bluenazz

I know, the originals are usually better, but it does give another perspective on the song done by another artist.