All Strung Out--Nino Tempo & April Stevens

NIno & April perform "All Strung Out" on a popular '60's TV dance show. This is the only known TV appearance of the famous brother-sister duo doing this neo-Spector classic.

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• Nino
• Tempo
• April
• Stevens
• All
• Strung
• Out

[dsl70]

After reading a lot of comments here everyone agrees that yes Bones Howe did a great job mixing this record.I listen to my copy often on my JVC and I love the mono sound on it.Its a combination of the wall of Sound and phasing like in the song The Big Hurt,superbly done considering it was the mid 60's and equipment back then wasn't anything like today,but we are all happy Nino and April DID record it back then,that's what makes it such a timeless classic.Nobody today come's close to this sound!!

[jimc1389]

@dsl70 WOW..such wonderful comments..They have been forwarded directly to BOTH Nino and April...Will let you know their reactions...but I can assure you they will be delighted.

Jim

[MikeCinSantaMaria]

clip for "all strung out" is so moving, i seem to watch it everyday . it pulls you in emotionally. i do feel the current generation needs to know about this song AND nino & april. i am hoping that this song will one day be used in a current romantic movie. with this, i hope the song gets rediscovered, like the righteous bros did with "unchained melody" in the film "ghost".or picture william holden and kim novak doing that smoldering slow dance in the film "picnic" to "all strung out".

[jimc1389]

@MikeCinSantaMaria Hi Mike--

Both Nino and April read both of your comments about "All Strung Out," and asked me to let you know how thrilled they are that you liked the video and that you enjoy this recording so much. Nino mentioned that it was very difficult to mix this record, and that Bones Howe did a miraculous job making it sound as good as it does. They are both very grateful for your enthusiasm and they thank you for taking the time to comment.

Jim

[NeedlesNPinza]

Hi!

Nino and April - if you're reading this, I am a 19 year old fan of 60s music and you two were and are simply the best. Magic harmonies. Wish you guys the best!!!

[jimc1389]

@NeedlesNPinza

Hi Again Needles!

April just called and wanted me to tell you that she thought your comments on "All Strung Out" were "fabulous" and that she and Nino both enjoy them so much. You "really put a smile on her face." she said. As I mentioned earlier, Nino was also very pleased, and mentioned that he is very proud of this record.

Jim

[schrodingercat91]

This is the favorite song of all time, last heard about 1968 when I was a teenager, full of hope for a life ahead, now at 62, I heard it again for the first time in about 42 years, and it's just as beautiful then as now! Wonderful to dream with this song again! Thanks April and Nino for this wonderful rendition of my best loved and very favorite song!

[MikeBlitzMag]

Absolute, utter perfection! The White Whale label was attempting to expand its artist roster, and this veteran Atco label duet was ideally suited to the label's visionary approach. Indeed, the Phil Spector influence factors into it. But Nino and April had previous proven themselves to be masters of high drama, which they exhibit in abundance here. The flip side, I Can't Go On Living Baby Without You became a minor hit in its own right the next year, and it's just as great. Love it!!

[QuentinQuatermass]

6) …Also to young people who see these old videos on YouTube, please share them with your friends and especially to your parents and grandparents who may not be as computer literate. Share them on Facebook too! I truly believe YouTube videos do generate new sales of this fine music from another time! Maybe direct links to Amazon in the comments, I don’t know… but how can someone watch an amazing video like this and not want to find more of this great music!

[louisyoung1]

I wish I could kiss April just one time...xoxoxo and hugs...Louis

[bill3362]

At 49, and a collector of records since i can remember, seems there are just so many to collect. It wasn't until 2011 when i stumbled over this 45. I collect Spector, Motown, girl groups, and other pop, but this track blew my mind. One of the 'perfect' pop tracks, from the instrumentation, lyrics and vocals. Nothing can be improved. Tempo's name pops up often in my collection, and I have their 'Deep Purplr" lp. April & Nino were appealing, and are treasured in pop culture.

[dsl70]

Yes folks I am now 59 and I have a White Whale promo copy of this royal gem.They do not make great stuff like this anymore.The arrangement and orchestration is still as haunting as ever back in 66.Yes the wall of sound style here prevails. This is one you can hear on Sirius 60's on 6 as the lousy oldies stations today do not go deep enough in their programmed music vaults to play the real sixties sounds like this one.One of the best singles White Whale records ever released.Still sounds great!!

[Goldenoldies4ever]

omg this is sooo amazing to see!!! Love Nino & April

[moonspinner55]

they're both so damn sexy here it HURTS!!

[PHILLYCHEESESTEAK26]

Nino/April-- I want to let you know that this song is one of my favorites of all time. I am thankful that Cousin Brucie on Sirius Radio played it a while back on the 60's channel and I was thrilled to hear it again. I remember the song when I was a young lad (now 56) and had not heard it for many years. It brought back many memories and I must admit that I listen to All Strung Out at least 3-5 times weekly. My son David who should have grown up in the 60's and 70's loves your music also. 

[mdc41062]

mmmm april stevens is one classy lady great song too