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Volume 5 (CHM 635) - May 1969

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Tracks:

Side 1          
  • Get Back Originally a hit for The Beatles (1)
  • My Way Originally a hit for Frank Sinatra (5)
  • Snake In The Grass Originally a hit for Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick And Tich (23)
  • Man Of The World Originally a hit for Fleetwood Mac (2)
  • Ragamuffin Man Originally a hit for Manfred Mann (8)
  • Galveston Originally a hit for Glenn Campbell (14)

Side 2
  • Love Me Tonight Originally a hit for Tom Jones (9)
  • The Boxer Originally a hit for Simon And Garfunkel (6)
  • Come Back And Shake Me Originally a hit for Clodagh Rodgers (3)
  • My Sentimental Friend Originally a hit for Herman's Hermits (2)
  • Behind A Painted Smile Originally a hit for The Isley Brothers (5)
  • Dick-A-Dum-Dum Originally a hit for Des O'Connor (14)

Sleeve notes:

It’s a sock-it-to-me fab album for all Groovies from Los Angeles to London, packed with current rave numbers from the World Charts. You’ll jump and twist and kick and shout from the first track to the last. Get your copy—NOW—throw it on your record player and move, move to these great sounds.

GROOVY BOY

Comments: One of the most celebrated LPs in the series, Volume 5 is famous for the track “Snake In The Grass”, vocalised by a young wannabe singer called Reggie Dwight, who took his standard fee and went on his way. “Snake In The Grass” would be Elton’s only Top of the Pops session in an era when he was making several appearances on budget albums to make ends meet.

Recording engineer Gery Collins remembers the sessions for this LP, and recalls a specific detail on the track, "The Boxer": "I do remember having to replicate the thuddy bang that occurs several times. My tape op thumped a large metal cupboard with a lump of wood & we immersed it in echo. Think on when you hear the track."

We like the way the model on the front has a couple of straws in her pint of lager - transforming it into a refreshingly sophisticated Pimms. (Put your thumb over the straws and you'll see what we mean!)

Overseas releases

Australia

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Spain

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West Germany

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