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The Olympics

Title: Doin' the Hully Gully + Dance by the Light of the Moon + bon

Label: Hoodoo Records

Cat No:263384
Format:CD

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Discovery Records
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• Based in L.A., The Olympics are arguably one of the most underrated R&B vocal groups of all time, and one of the few bands in rock & roll history to successfully straddle the line between music and comedy.

• This release features their first two original LPs, which were recorded for the Arvee label between 1959 and 1960 : ‘Doin’ the Hully Gully’ and ‘Dance by the Light of the Moon’. These two essential albums have been packaged together in this very special collector’s edition, which also includes 5 bonus tracks from the same period.

• With their humorous lyrics, funny voices, and up-tempo beats, the band’s style was reminiscent of The Coasters (although they had their own sound and were far from clones) - and few acts of the ‘50s and ‘60s could match the chilling excitement of The Olympics' R&B recordings.

• Personnel : The Olympics: Walter Ward (lead vocals), Eddie Lewis (tenor vocals), Melvin King, Thomas Bush, Charles Fizer (baritone vocals). Recorded in Los Angeles, between 1959 and 1960. Produced (and mostly composed) by Fred Smith and Cliff Goldsmith.

• Total Time: 55:23 mins. - 22 tracks - also includes: 16-page booklet, rare photos, vintage visual memorabilia & detailed liner notes.

Track Listing for Doin' the Hully Gully + Dance by the Light of the Moon + bon
Doin’ The Hully GullyN’ THE HULLY GULLY
01. (Baby) Hully Gully 3:39
02. Big Boy Pete 2:13
03. Stay Away From Joe 2:31
04. The Slop 2:14
05. What’d I Say 4:07
06. Boo-Dee Green 2:23
07. Private Eye 2:30
08. Dodge City 2:56

Dance By The Light Of The Moon
09. Dance By The Light Of The Moon 2:17
10. Workin’ Hard 2:03
11. Big Chief Little Puss 2:15
12. Stay Where You Are 2:19
13. Peanut Butter (By The Marathons) 2:26
14. Little Pedro 1:52
15. I’ll Never Fall In Love 2:13
16. Dooley 2:26
17. Shimmy Like Kate 2:49

Bonus Tracks
18. The Stomp 2:11
19. Pony Time 2:28
20. Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha 2:36
21. Hoochie Coochie Coo 2:26
22. Party Pooper 2:03

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The Olympics

Doin' the Hully Gully + Dance by the Light of the

Arvee Singles Plus