Signed to Decca records 1963 at age 15 and got an early breakthrough with a cover of Isley Brothers "Shout" the same year, reaching top ten on the UK list. Succeeding four singles and a debute LP "Something To Shout About"
https://monolover.blogspot.com/2014/12/lulusomething-to-shout-about-lk-4719-65.html followed the same pattern with standard r&b, rock and pop, performed with a strong earthy voice. 1966 she changed label to EMI/Columbia and producer Mickie Most wich led to a change of style. Still a teen when this second album was recorded, but already comes through a lot more composed and mature. Backing and production sounds taylor made and the John Paul Jones/Peter Knight arrangements fits perfectly - from the up-tempo "Day Tripper" to the string embedded "To Love Somebody". It also includes the title track for her movie debute "To Sir, With Love". In England the song was chosen as B-side for the "Let's Pretend" single (UK #11). In US it was released as an A-side and got to #1 on Billboard. US 1968 album issue as "Lulu Sings To Sir With Love" (Epic BN 26339). Usually I prefer mono for UK recordings before -68 yet the stereo mix here is very good - not too much panning, but very collected with a natural result. First UK had label as shown here and laminated flip/back cover. (FÄV*) (LÅL*)
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SvaraRaderaThanks :)
SvaraRaderaI have this record and it certainly has it's moments! Bought it for 5 swedish kronor at a loppis (don't know the english word, yard sale?) If it hadn't been for John Paul Jones I would have ignored it. Was surpriced when I read in "rare record price guide" that this record in mint condition is worth 35 £. Anyway I would like to thank you for your reviews, read all of them! Nowadays all british mono records from 1963 - 1970 that I find at loppisar, I buy! Mono is so underrated!
SvaraRaderaThanks for Your comment. It is quite rare as first press - mono or stereo - but you can always make a bargain at "loppis" :)
SvaraRaderaI never heard this album but Mickie Most as a producer it is good recommendation.
SvaraRaderaAt least I like it. It's not groundbreaking or seminal, but good British sixties pop...and of course very well produced.
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