Volume 5 (CHM 635) - May 1969
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Tracks:
Side 1
Side 2
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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!)
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!)
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