Thread: An album that made an impression on you when you were in you teens ...

Thanks Nigel, it certainly jogs the memory and it's gonna cost me a few quid on iTunes before the night is out

Outstanding Album

marillion " script for a jesters tear" and the queen is dead the smiths

you guys are quite young
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.

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serious misspent youth

Bye the mid 60's I was more into soul music but I cannot remember the first LP I bought I did have many one that stands out I had in the early days I used to have a friend that would bring back from America was the Tam's

One track they had big hits with on the soul scene "Hey Girl Dont Bother Me" if you have this on a single is worth money

The Tams History

This US group was formed in 1952 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA Their line-up featured : Joseph Pope, Charles Pope, Robert Lee Smith, Horace Kay

Although such an early origin suggests longevity, it was not until 1960 that the group emerged with a single on Swan. Now dubbed the Tams (derived by their wearing of Tam O'Shanter hats on stage), they added a further member, Floyd Ashton, prior to signing with Bill Lowery, an Atlanta song publisher and entrepreneur. Among those already on his books were Joe South and Ray Whitley, two musicians who would work closely with the group. Untie Me, a South composition, was recorded at Fame and leased to Philadelphia's Arlen Records.

The song became a Top 20 US R&B hit. In 1963, Lowery secured a new deal with ABC Paramount. The Tams' first single there, 'What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am), reached the US Top 10 and established a series of Whitley-penned successes. His compositions included 'You Lied To Your Daddy' and 'Hey Girl Don't Bother Me', ideal material for Joe Pope's lead and the group's polished harmonies.

After 1964, the group preferred Atlanta's Master Sound audio, by which time Albert Cottle had replaced Ashton. South and Whitley continued their involvement, writing, playing on and producing various sessions. In 1968 they produced another hit with the bubbling 'Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy', which peaked on the Billboard R&B chart at 26 and reached the UK Top 40 in 1970. By the end of the 60s their mentors bad moved elsewhere while the Master Sound house band was breaking up.

The Tams moved to 1-2-3 and Capitol Records where a reissue of 'Hey Girl Don't Bother Me' became a surprise UK number I in 1971. Their association with the Shag, a dance craze and subsequent 80s film secured a further lifeline to this remarkable group, giving the group a UK Top 30 with 'There Ain't Nothing Like Shaggin'.

The Tams ever popular in the 90's, recorded 'Flesh and Bones' with Super Star Jimmy Buffett and joined him on the 'Beach House on the Moon Tour. The Tams began the new millennium by debuting their new album “Steppin' Out in the Light” with guest artist, G.C. Cameron of The Spinners featured on “Walkn' Dr. Bill”.

(The IMA The Tams have recorded 13 albums and have been performing for over 37 years.The bands first hit "Untie Me" came about in 1962. They have had I Platinum & 2 Gold records. They were featured in 'Top of The Pops" and have traveled the world over.

They have been featured in such magazines as Gold Mine and have a very established history as pioneers in the music industry. They have also been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Beach Music Hall of Fame, the Atlanta Hall of Fame and were voted Outstanding Black Musical Group and 80's Beach Band of the Decade.

This album is still genuine genius.

Originally Posted by taxexile

frank zappa hot rats

it opened many musical doors for me by showing me that good rock is so much more than just a guitar and introducing me to jazz rhythms. i still listen to the album now and it still sounds fresh.

I still have the vinyl copy, must be worth B10 now

I also was into early Pink Floyd and the Stones

Deep Purple in rock

David Bowie Aladdin Sane

The very first album I ever bought.
Still great to listen too.

The self titled first album by The Clash shaped my youth.

Originally Posted by FarangRed

the Tam's

The be happy song is great,never heard of the band before

^ Yep, Schools Out was a great album and Alice Cooper went on to make many more.

Yes, I was tossing up whether Schools Out or Billion Dollar Babies that left the biggest impression on me.

I've bought them both on CD and still enjoy listening to them nearly 40 years later.

Originally Posted by KOBRIEN

Originally Posted by FarangRed

the Tam's

The be happy song is great,never heard of the band before

Maybe your not as old as me hey? and it was really only played in the soul clubs.

I did have a thread here for anybody who likes soul
https://teakdoor.com/the-teakdoor-lou...ul-sounds.html (100 Classic R&B/Soul sounds)

Originally Posted by KOBRIEN

^^ if there was a list of cool rock stars from the day this guy would come dead last.Robert plant lives in my home town back in the U.K and he is still very cool to this day.Noddy is cool.I suppose im talking more about attitude than what they have to say

One for you then I always thought this was good

Talking heads ,Stop making sense

Im crazy on the Motown sounding tunes from the old days,I prefer the little gems
that you dont get on most VA Albums nowdays such as the one below