Bonus disc

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Catalogue number

LP-SUND-5622

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

90771562210

Total Cap

Black LP

CD-SUND-5622

90771562227

Artist

The Impressions

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Sundazed

The Impressions were an American music group from Chicago, active from 1958 until 1983. Their diverse repertoire included doo-wop, gospel, R&B, soul, and disco. Originally performing as Jerry Butler & The Impressions between 1958 and 1960, the group went on to achieve great success in their own right.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003, The Impressions have left a lasting impact on the music industry. With a lineup that has evolved over the years, they continue to captivate audiences with their timeless sound.
If you enjoy artists such as *Jerry Butler*, *Smokey Robinson & The Miracles*, or *The Chi-Lites*, then you are sure to appreciate the incredible talent and musicality of The Impressions.

Newest Listed Items

14 sizzlin’ surf guitar cuts recorded at the crest of the genre! Brothers Richard and Thomas Frost, more known for their work as Powder, shred through these surf-rockin’ standards – all tucked away until now! 

Turning in a smoking rendition of studio guitarist Jan Davis’ “The Fugitive,” later covered by the Ventures (and much later, Laika & the Cosmonauts), they also lay down a hot version of “Opus Twist” – also by way of the Ventures, written by Tommy Allsup and J.I. Allison of the Crickets. Three other instrumentals came from the Let’s Hide Away & Dance Away With Freddy King album: “San-Ho-Zay,” “Just Pickin’,” and “Sen-Sa-Shun.” He delivers a lovely “Sleep Walk” sans Santo & Johnny’s steel guitar, and converts pianist Floyd Cramer’s “Last Date” to guitar. 

Balancing out the program are live tracks from Big Al’s Gas House in neighboring Belmont, showing the emergence of British Invasion along with credible renditions of R&B warhorses “Linda Lu” and “Come On.” “Route 66” is obviously the Stones version, with Rich playing the Keith Richards guitar solo – “and ‘Roll Over Beethoven,’ you could tell it was the Beatles’ version because my guitar licks are George Harrison.” 

Vividly illustrating the band’s meld of R&B and surf are the two versions of “San-Ho-Zay” – the relaxed groove in the bedroom versus the furious live rave. Lord knows what’s going on in “The Fight” – a typical set-opening/closing riff breaking up a brawl?

Though they never released even a 45, these live cuts and “Bedroom Tapes” prove without a doubt that they’d have been up to the task had the opportunity presented itself.

Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar featuring The Impressions

Music US

Discover Lost Legends Of Surf Guitar featuring The Impressions by The Impressions on Sundazed. 14 sizzlin’ surf guitar cuts from the crest of the genre, including live tracks and rare recordings.