THE FORTUNES -S/T- Original UK Mono LP - Unboxed Decca Beat Merseybeat Brumbeat

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THE FORTUNES

The Fortunes

Original UK Mono LP released on Decca Records in 1965.
Grooved, unboxed, red Decca labels.
Front-laminated cover (Clout & Baker).
Includes original polylined innersleeve.

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A British Invasion quintet inspired by the bouncy, harmony-driven sound of Merseybeat, the Fortunes are probably best-known in the U.S. for their staple "You've Got Your Troubles."

Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1963 as the Cliftones, the group was originally a vocal trio consisting of Rod Allen (bass, lead vocals), Glen Dale (guitar, vocals), and Barry Pritchard (guitar, vocals) (born April 3, 1944). However, with the explosion of the Beatles and the Merseybeat sound, the group quickly rethought its direction, adding keyboardist David Carr and drummer Andy Brown, and changing their name to the Fortunes (though their first single, "Summertime, Summertime," was oddly credited to both groups). The group found its niche crafting melancholy, orchestrated ballads similar to Peter & Gordon, the Moody Blues, or the Zombies (and in fact toured with the former two).

Their second single for Decca, "Caroline," was adopted as theme music by the famed U.K. pirate station Radio Caroline upon its release in early 1964, yet never charted despite all the heavy airplay. Two more non-charting singles followed, but the group hit its stride in 1965 with "You've Got Your Troubles," which hit the U.S. Top Ten and went all the way to number two in the U.K. Their self-titled debut album was released that year, and the follow-up single "Here It Comes Again" duplicated its predecessor's success in Britain, though not in the States. "This Golden Ring," the follow-up to "Here It Comes Again," was a decent-sized hit in the U.K. (though it didn't reach the Top Ten), but problems set in after that.

Glen Dale left the band in the summer of 1966 seeking a solo career, and was replaced by Scottish guitarist Shel McCrae.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

You've Got Your Troubles
Looking Through The Eyes Of Love
Won't You Give Him (One More Chance)
This Empty Place
I'm Still Alone
If We Lived On Top Of A Mountain
You Can Have Her

Side Two

Maria
Laughing Fit To Cry
Coloured Lights
All Cried Out
Voice Your Choice
Time To Be Going
Here It Comes Again

Released on 'Decca Records' in 1965

Catalogue No. LK 4736

Disc is in VG condition (some surface wear)

Sleeve is in VG+ condition (general light wear & ageing)

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