The Legendary Zing Album
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The Legendary Zing Album is an album by the soul-disco group The Trammps
, released in 1975. It consists of tracks recorded for Buddah Records
in the early 70s, including the singles "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
" which peaked at #17 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1972 and #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Pray All You Sinners", which peaked at #34 on the R&B charts in 1973. The songs were remixed by Tom Moulton
for this album, which was released after the Trammps left Buddah to form Golden Fleece Records.
The Trammps
The Trammps were an American disco band, who were based in Philadelphia and were one of the first disco bands. The band's first major success was with their 1972 cover version of "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart". The first disco track they released was "Love Epidemic" in 1973...
, released in 1975. It consists of tracks recorded for Buddah Records
Buddah Records
Buddah Records was founded in 1967 in New York City. The label was born out of Kama Sutra Records, an MGM Records-distributed label, which remained a key imprint following Buddah's founding...
in the early 70s, including the singles "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart
"Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" is a 1934 popular song with words and music by James F. Hanley. It was introduced by Hal Le Roy and Eunice Healey in the Broadway revue Thumbs Up! Probably the most notable recordings were made by Judy Garland and by The Trammps "Zing! Went the Strings of My...
" which peaked at #17 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1972 and #64 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Pray All You Sinners", which peaked at #34 on the R&B charts in 1973. The songs were remixed by Tom Moulton
Tom Moulton
Tom Moulton is an American record producer, and originator of the remix, the breakdown section, and the 12-inch single vinyl format.-Life and career:Thomas Jerome Moulton was born in Schenectady, New York, United States....
for this album, which was released after the Trammps left Buddah to form Golden Fleece Records.
Track listing
- "Penguin At The Big Apple / Zing! Went the Strings of My HeartZing! Went the Strings of My Heart"Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" is a 1934 popular song with words and music by James F. Hanley. It was introduced by Hal Le Roy and Eunice Healey in the Broadway revue Thumbs Up! Probably the most notable recordings were made by Judy Garland and by The Trammps "Zing! Went the Strings of My...
" 4:52 - "Pray All You Sinners" 5:24
- "Sixty Minute Man" 4:54
- "Scruboard" 3:12
- "Tom’s Song" 3:14
- "Rubber Band" 5:14
- "Hold Back the Night" 3:54
- "Penguin at the Big Apple" 3:24