1967 RCA VICTOR THE GRASS ROOTS "LETS LIVE FOR TODAY" Sunset Strip COOL ROCK
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$ 61
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Nov 26, 2023
Sold Date
Nov 19, 2023
Start Date
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USA
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- ORIGINAL 1967 RCA VICTOR FIRST PRESS ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
- The GRASS ROOTS
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- Germany - (black & Silver) RCA VICTOR - LSD 10148
- Original 1967 first pressing in stereo of the completely different GRASSROOTS band that would later become a formidable 'hits' band ...
- The Uncensored Version: "Lets Live For Today", along the with the first album was a cool hipster jangle guitar sound not far from the Byrds meeting the Beatles...well crafted pop-rock perfection, better than expected, will surprise...
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The 2nd Grassroots album, back before they became a famous top 40 AM radio act, and were one of the cool 'in' bands of the happening L.A. Sunset Strip, along with the Buffalo Springfield, Seeds, etc.
Released in the spring of 1967, Let's Live For Today (THE UNCENSORED VERSION HERE!) was almost a musical throwback, steeped in (really good) electric-folk-rock & Beatles influences which was fairly routine at the time, but psychedelia was the "in" thing, but that's what makes it so appealing to listeners today. Listeners in 1967 were probably disappointed that there was nothing on the album with a dramatic 'advanced' sound but, the title track is a timeless 'killer' and everything else has very strong catchy melodies in a solid garage/folk-rock bag using a hard edge, all guitars up front, which allows it to stand quite well alongside rival releases by the Beau Brummels, the Cryan Shames, the Blue Things, et al. Most of the music here is derived from the P.F. Sloan/Steve Barri songwriting and production team, spiced with four surprisingly strong originals -- mostly drawn from the original demo tape that they submitted as the 13th Floor -- by the band members themselves. The Sloan-Barri numbers are smooth, - Beatle-esque hook-laden rock tunes "Things I Should Have Said," "Is It Any Wonder," some of it with a garage band edge, and with elements of mild pop psychedelia ("Wake Up, Wake Up") occasionally manifesting themselves. Sloan and Barri's production gave the music a polish that had commercial without losing sight of the band's 'cool' sound and image. Tracks like the Beatles styled "Tip of My Tongue," really work well, and the production is great taking full advantage of stereo separation. Also surprising are the group originals, such as Entner and Bratton's "Beatin' Round the Bush" and Bratton's rocking "House of Stone," each of which is a match musically for most of the Sloan-Barri numbers. Admittedly, the lyrics on Sloan and Barri's songs are somewhat more sophisticated than those on most of the group originals, but the simpler words on the latter firm up this album's rock & roll credentials. All in all the first two Grassroots album exude in the coolness the band had developed as a popular act on the hip Sunset Strip scene along with The Byrds, Leaves, Love, etc.
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- Incidentally, This 1967 German original contains the GREAT "Where Were you when I needed You" From their first album!
- Things I Should Have Said
Wake Up, Wake Up
Tip of My Tongue
Is It Any Wonder
Let's Live for Today
Beatin' Round the Bush
Out of Touch
Won't You See Me
Where Were You When I Needed You
No Exit
This Precious Time
House of Stone CONDITION: - The cover: rated: near "EX" (excellent) fragile glossy- absolute original LP release from 56 years ago , only minor use noticeable and original store sticker from 1967 ($2.50 !) on top right
- The vinyl: Rated: "EX" (excellent) plays VERY enjoyable, appears clean visually too! both black/ silver RCA VICTOR labels are CLEAN
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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