For more background check post on their previous album "Paint Me A Picture" - https://monolover.blogspot.com/2015/10/gary-lewis-playboyspaint-me-picture-lrp.html . They were never big in Europe and this album wasn't even issued here at first. Reason they show up in these parts now in the used bins is the cut-out imports from when US companies dumped their surplus over Europe in the seventies, making it then possible to buy the records here by weight or for mere cents. And now still used as bin filling cheapies which in a way is sad but also good for those who want enjoyable listening for just a buck or two. This was recorded at the same time Gary Lewis was doing military service. The Playboys are not very discernible so it's more like a solo album. Most songs penned by famed songwriter duo Alan Gordon and Gary Bonner and the whole thing co-produced by the trio Jack Nitzsche, Nick DeCaro and Hank Levine. What you get is well written and produced American sixties pop of the sunshine (psych) kind, much in the same vein as contemporary Beach Boys, Turtles and Mamas & Papas. The atmosphere is positive and friendly and the audio excellent. Maybe not an all time classic, but good listening nontheless and considering the all over quality well worth picking from any reasonably priced bin. Favorite tracks - "Girls In Love" and "Moonshine". US stereo LST 7519. Originally also released on vinyl in Canada and a couple of South American countries. Australian on Sunset (SLS 96.060). 2012 UK 2xCD on BGO (BGOCD 1067) coupled it with the two surrounding albums - "Paint Me A Picture" and "Now!" . Premiere US had label as shown here, thick unflexible vinyl and glossy cover. (YZÄ*) (ÖXCÅ*)
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