Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers
Koko Joe / I Told You Once Before
United International : 4403
Detail
- Artist: Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers
- A Side: Koko Joe
- B Side: I Told You Once Before
- Label: United International
- Format: 45s
Condition
Description
Description
This is the rarest release of "I Told You Once Before" which also got released on Dot & Panorama 37 & Dot Records 45-16930 in 1966. This 1965 label variation carries a different flipside an extremely rare, only 3 reported sales, this century for this Portland, Oregon Garage version of the 1958 Don & Dewey shaker, also revamped in 1963 by The Righteous Brothers on Moonglow.
"Koko Joe" is a heavy laden Hammond dominated shaker, showcasing squealing vocal and rasping stew of saxophone and guitar.
The highly rated "Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers" a North West 1966 Garage happening from a smartly presented 6 man gathering from Newport, Oregon. This example of their work is incredibly elusive.
Starting out in 1964 as "The Blazers" updating their name to "Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers" because "Mr. Lucky" was formerly a popular CBS TV program with John Vivyan playing the lead roll. The renaming worked as they got bookings all around Portland, Oregon. Expanding their band as they incorporated "The Rogues" into band giving it a harsher "punk" feel to their style.
In 1966 whilst supporting and impressing Don and The Goodtimes. Don Galluci and the lads were so impressed with Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers that they helped seal a record deal for them with Jerry Dennon's Panorama label. Resulting in two local hits "Take A Look At Me" tune, written and produced by Bob Holden and Don Galluci (of Don and The Goodtimes)), and Alice Designs (LSD Signs), which was produced by Bob Holden and produced by Don Galluc.
The original a-side is a California sunshine pop harmony tune "I Told You Once" moody production sits comfortably into Northern Soul blue-eyed dance territory .
"Koko Joe" is a heavy laden Hammond dominated shaker, showcasing squealing vocal and rasping stew of saxophone and guitar.
The highly rated "Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers" a North West 1966 Garage happening from a smartly presented 6 man gathering from Newport, Oregon. This example of their work is incredibly elusive.
Starting out in 1964 as "The Blazers" updating their name to "Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers" because "Mr. Lucky" was formerly a popular CBS TV program with John Vivyan playing the lead roll. The renaming worked as they got bookings all around Portland, Oregon. Expanding their band as they incorporated "The Rogues" into band giving it a harsher "punk" feel to their style.
In 1966 whilst supporting and impressing Don and The Goodtimes. Don Galluci and the lads were so impressed with Mr. Lucky and The Gamblers that they helped seal a record deal for them with Jerry Dennon's Panorama label. Resulting in two local hits "Take A Look At Me" tune, written and produced by Bob Holden and Don Galluci (of Don and The Goodtimes)), and Alice Designs (LSD Signs), which was produced by Bob Holden and produced by Don Galluc.
The original a-side is a California sunshine pop harmony tune "I Told You Once" moody production sits comfortably into Northern Soul blue-eyed dance territory .
Condition Report
Two totally clean labels, vinyl reveals multiple surface marks & hairline scuffing, but plays superb, listenA Side
- Title: Koko Joe
- Title: I Told You Once Before
B Side
- Year: 1965
- City: Portland, Oregon