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Time Won't Let Me (album)
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Time Won't Let Me is the first studio album
by the Outsiders
. It was named after the band's early 1966 break-out single, "Time Won't Let Me".
The album was released in the LP format on Capitol
in May 1966 in both monaural
and stereophonic editions (catalogue numbers T 2501 and ST 2501, respectively).
Although never released individually as a CD, the band's first two albums were reissued on Liberty Bell as a "two-fer" CD, along with bonus tracks (catalogue number PCD-4365).
and Chet Kelley. Their best-known song, "Time Won't Let Me" was a Top 5 single in early 1966, and used elements of both Merseybeat
and Motown that were dominating the charts in that time period: a brass section, a la the Motown sound, with the big beat formula of the Beatles
. It remained one of the most played songs on Classic rock
[radio] stations for several decades after its release.
Their next single, "Girl in Love", was already charting when the final tracks were laid down for this album. It was written about bassist Mert Madsen's fiancee.
The cover songs that constitute the rest of the album include "Listen People" (a hit earlier in 1966 by Herman's Hermits
); Buddy Holly
's 1958 hit "Maybe Baby
"; the pop music
confection "Rockin' Robin
" (also from 1958); the Spencer Davis Group
's first Number One single "Keep on Running" (from 1965); and "She Cried" (originally a 1962 hit by Jay and the Americans
).
"Time Won't Let Me" was later covered by the all-woman rock band, The Heart Beats
.
– Sonny Geraci
's band after the Outsiders broke up – although "Think I'm Falling" was first released under the name the Outsiders before Tom King won the rights to the band name in a lawsuit. "Rock and Roll Heaven" went on to be a major hit song by the Righteous Brothers
, but not until 1974.
in the same order as on that LP, then these bonus tracks:
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by the Outsiders
The Outsiders (American band)
The Outsiders was an American rock and roll band from Cleveland, Ohio, that was founded and led by guitarist Tom King. The band is best known for its Top 5 hit "Time Won't Let Me" in early 1966, which peaked at #5 in the US, but the band had three other hit singles in 1966 and released a total of...
. It was named after the band's early 1966 break-out single, "Time Won't Let Me".
Release data
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
in May 1966 in both monaural
Monaural
Monaural or monophonic sound reproduction is single-channel. Typically there is only one microphone, one loudspeaker, or channels are fed from a common signal path...
and stereophonic editions (catalogue numbers T 2501 and ST 2501, respectively).
Although never released individually as a CD, the band's first two albums were reissued on Liberty Bell as a "two-fer" CD, along with bonus tracks (catalogue number PCD-4365).
Original LP
This album includes all four sides of the band's first two singles, all of which were written by Tom KingTom King (musician)
Thomas R. King was an American songwriter, guitarist, and arranger. He founded the 1960s rock band The Outsiders, and co-wrote the band's biggest hit song, "Time Won't Let Me".-Life and career:...
and Chet Kelley. Their best-known song, "Time Won't Let Me" was a Top 5 single in early 1966, and used elements of both Merseybeat
Beat music
Beat music, British beat, or Merseybeat is a pop and rock music genre that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1960s. Beat music is a fusion of rock and roll, doo wop, skiffle, R&B and soul...
and Motown that were dominating the charts in that time period: a brass section, a la the Motown sound, with the big beat formula of the Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
. It remained one of the most played songs on Classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
[radio] stations for several decades after its release.
Their next single, "Girl in Love", was already charting when the final tracks were laid down for this album. It was written about bassist Mert Madsen's fiancee.
The cover songs that constitute the rest of the album include "Listen People" (a hit earlier in 1966 by Herman's Hermits
Herman's Hermits
Herman's Hermits are an English beat band, formed in Manchester in 1963 as Herman & The Hermits. The group's record producer, Mickie Most , emphasized a simple, non-threatening, clean-cut image, although the band originally played R&B numbers...
); Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly
Charles Hardin Holley , known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll...
's 1958 hit "Maybe Baby
Maybe Baby (song)
"Maybe Baby" was originally recorded by The Crickets in 1957. It was written by Norman Petty and Buddy Holly and reached 17th in the US charts but 4th in the UK charts - see Buddy Holly discography...
"; the pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
confection "Rockin' Robin
Rockin' Robin (song)
This article is about the song. For the wrestler, see Rockin' Robin ."Rockin' Robin" is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas and recorded by Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's only hit single, becoming a number-two hit on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (also from 1958); the Spencer Davis Group
Spencer Davis Group
The Spencer Davis Group was a mid-1960s British beat group from Birmingham, England, formed by Spencer Davis with Steve Winwood and his brother Muff Winwood...
's first Number One single "Keep on Running" (from 1965); and "She Cried" (originally a 1962 hit by Jay and the Americans
Jay and the Americans
Jay and the Americans was a pop music group popular in the 1960s. Their initial lineup consisted of John "Jay" Traynor, Howard Kane , Kenny Vance and Sandy Deanne , though their greatest success on the charts came after Traynor had been replaced as lead singer by Jay Black.-Early years:They were...
).
"Time Won't Let Me" was later covered by the all-woman rock band, The Heart Beats
The Heart Beats
The Heart Beats were an all-female garage rock band, based in Lubbock, Texas, and founded around 1966. They were led by drummer and lead vocalist Linda Sanders, along with younger sister Debbie Sanders , Debbie McMillan , and Jeannie Foster...
.
CD Bonus Tracks
The first six bonus tracks are the sides from the last four singles by the band other than the two "B" sides that are included on Album #2; these songs are not included on any of the band's 1960s albums. The last two bonus tracks are alternate versions of two songs that are actually by ClimaxClimax (band)
Climax was an American band formed in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, most noted for their 1971-1972 hit song "Precious and Few," which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and #1 on Cashbox magazine's Top 100 singles chart...
– Sonny Geraci
Sonny Geraci
Sonny Geraci is an American musician and singer, best known as the former lead singer of musical groups The Outsiders and Climax.Geraci first became known as the original lead vocalist with The Outsiders, a band from Cleveland, Ohio...
's band after the Outsiders broke up – although "Think I'm Falling" was first released under the name the Outsiders before Tom King won the rights to the band name in a lawsuit. "Rock and Roll Heaven" went on to be a major hit song by the Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers
The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. They recorded from 1963 through 1975, and continued to perform until Hatfield's death in 2003...
, but not until 1974.
Side 1
- "Keep on Running" (Edwards), 2:20
- "Listen People" (Gouldman), 2:29
- "Time Won't Let Me" (Tom King/Chet Kelley), 2:47
- "My Girl" (William RobinsonSmokey RobinsonWilliam "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. Robinson is one of the primary figures associated with Motown, second only to the company's founder, Berry Gordy...
/Ronald WhiteRonald WhiteRonald "Ronnie" White was an African American soul singer and songwriter, notable as a founding member of The Miracles, and the only member to survive all of that group's line-up changes...
), 2:27 - "What Makes You So Bad, You Weren't Brought up that Way" (Tom King/Chet Kelley), 2:20
- "She Cried" (Greg RichardsGreg RichardsGregory Roy Richards is a retired male decathlete from England, who competed for Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He set his personal best in the men's decathlon in 1987....
/Ted Daryll), 2:21
Side 2
- "Chase away the Tears" (Tom King/Chet Kelley), 2:42
- "Was it Really Real" (Tom King/Chet Kelley), 2:11
- "Maybe BabyMaybe Baby (song)"Maybe Baby" was originally recorded by The Crickets in 1957. It was written by Norman Petty and Buddy Holly and reached 17th in the US charts but 4th in the UK charts - see Buddy Holly discography...
" (Buddy HollyBuddy HollyCharles Hardin Holley , known professionally as Buddy Holly, was an American singer-songwriter and a pioneer of rock and roll...
/Norman PettyNorman PettyNorman Petty was an American musician, songwriter, and pioneer record producer who helped shape modern popular music, including pop and rock....
), 1:58 - "Rockin' RobinRockin' Robin (song)This article is about the song. For the wrestler, see Rockin' Robin ."Rockin' Robin" is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas and recorded by Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's only hit single, becoming a number-two hit on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (Jeanne Vikki), 2:30 - "Girl in Love" (Tom King/Chet Kelley), 3:01
CD bonus tracks
When released by Liberty Bell, the CD included the above tracks in the same order, followed by the tracks on Album #2The Outsiders Album 2
Album #2 – also known as The Outsiders Album #2 or simply #2 – is the second studio album by the Outsiders.-Release data:...
in the same order as on that LP, then these bonus tracks:
- "Gotta Leave Us Alone"
- "I Just Can't See You Anymore"
- "I'll See You in the Summertime"
- "And Now You Want My Sympathy"
- "Little Bit of Lovin'"
- 'We Ain't Gonna Make It"
- "Think I'm Falling", group version
- "Rock and Roll Heaven", alternate version
The Outsiders
- Tom KingTom KingThomas King or Tom King may refer to:* Tom King, Baron King of Bridgwater , British Conservative politician* Thomas King , English boxer, Heavyweight Champion of England...
- rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals on "What Makes You So Bad" and "Maybe Baby" - Sonny GeraciSonny GeraciSonny Geraci is an American musician and singer, best known as the former lead singer of musical groups The Outsiders and Climax.Geraci first became known as the original lead vocalist with The Outsiders, a band from Cleveland, Ohio...
- lead vocals (except on "What Makes You So Bad" and "Maybe Baby") - Mert Madsen - bass, harmonica
- Bill Bruno - lead guitar (except on "Time Won't Let Me" and "Was it Really Real")
- Ronnie HarkaiRonald HarkaiRonald Harkai , often known by the nickname Ronnie, is a musician best known as the drummer on the top-five single “Time Won’t Let Me,” by Cleveland-based rock band The Outsiders....
- drums on "Time Won't Let Me" and "Was it Really Real"
Session musicians
- Al Austin - lead guitar on "Time Won't Let Me" and "Was it Really Real"
- Jimmy Fox - drums (except on "Time Won't Let Me" and "Was it Really Real")
- Mike Geraci - bartione saxophone on "Time Won't Let Me"
- Tommy Baker - horns and strings arrangements