Harry Deal and the Galaxies
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line up 1 (1959-60) - Stan Bumgarner -- lead guitar - Harry Deal -- vocals, percussion - Tony Harrington -- drums - Richard Mills -- keyboards
line up 2 (1960-62) - Stan Bumgarner -- lead guitar - Harry Deal -- vocals, percussion NEW - Jimmy Deal -- bass (1959-70) - Tony Harrington -- drums - Richard Mills -- keyboards
line up 2 (1962-) - Stan Bumgarner -- lead guitar - Harry Deal -- vocals, percussion - Jimmy Deal -- bass (1959-70) - Richard Mills --keyboards NEW - Dave Simpson -- drums, percussion (replaced Tony Harrington)
- Frank Barber -- keyboards (1959-65) - Gary Barker -- lead guitar 1963-65) - Johnny Barker -- keyboards (1964 ) - Lynn Barker -- keyboards (1973-74) - Stan Bumgarner -- lead guitar (1959-66) - Bob Bunch -- drums (1974-82) - Mike Carrigan -- vocals, guitar (replaced Stan Bumgarner (1965-72 , 74-75) - Donna Deal Chenault, -- vocals (1980-1992) - Jimmy Lenior Davis -- sax, flute, harmonica (1962-65) - Harry Deal -- vocals, percussion (1959- ) - Jimmy Deal -- bass (1959-70) - Glenn Fox -- keyboards (replaced Franklin Barber) (1966-70) - Dale Haas -- keyboards (1980) - Tony Harrington -- drums (1959-62) - Joe Holland -- keyboards (1980-90) - Roger Icenhour -- drums (replaced Andy Trexler) (1988-) - Allen Jolly - drums (1980-) - Don Kirby -- guitar (1962-67) - Billy Lackey -- drums (replaced Don Simpson) (1968-73) - Mike Lord, -- keyboards (1996-) - Bob Marshall - keyboards (1977-) - Harry Schrum -- lead guitar (1980-) - Ron Skinner -- bass (1992-97) - Andy Trexler - drums (1984-87) - John Williams -- guitar (1992-) - Johnnie Wyatt, Johnnie - lead guitar (1963-64) - Ron Younts -- bass (1980-)
line up x (1974) - Lynn Barker -- keyboards, backing vocals - Mike Carrigan -- lead guitar, backing vocals - Harry Deal -- lead vocals, trumpet - Jim Deal -- bass. backing vocals - Gerald Taylor -- drums, percussion
line up xx (1978) - Richard Benfield -- drums, percussion, backing vocals - Don Berg -- vocals, bass, backing vocals - Mick Carrigan -- guitar, percussion, backing vocals - Harry Deal -- vocals, trumpet - Bob Marshall -- keyboards, backing vocals
line up xx (1982) - Greg Conrad -- keyboards - Donna Deal -- backing vocals - Harry Deal -- vocals, trumpet - Chris Grant -- guitar - Allen Jolly -- vocals - Harry Schrum -- guitar
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Genre: pop Rating: 3 stars *** Title: I Feel Good All Over Company: Lotus Catalog: 7176 Year: 1966 Country/State: Taylorsville, North Carlonia Grade (cover/record): VG+/VG+ Comments: small, light lines across viynl, but plays without any degredation Available: SOLD Catalog ID: SOLD 5 Price: SOLD $150.00
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Ah, beach music ... Another genre that I find fascinating.
One of the better purveyors of the beach music genre, this outfit was formed in 1959 by brothers Harry and Jimmy Deal. With a revolving lineup the band became local staples playing dances, 4H contests, and local clubs.
The group's recording career started with a 1963 single on the small Companion label, followed by a string of one-shot efforts for numerous regional and national labels:
- 1963's 'Now I Lay Me Down To Cry' b/w '' (Companion Records catalog number ) - 1963's 'Smacky Mouth' b/w 'Sad But True' (Petal Records catalog number 1240) - 'I Still Love You' b/w 'You're Always On My Mind'( Eclipse Records catalog number 45-6000) - 1966's 'Bad Girl' b/w 'Three Pillows In My Room' (Jubilee Records catalog number 45-5552)
Released by the Charlotte, North Carolina-based Lotus Label, 1966's "I Feel Good All Over" served as a nice introduction to their sound. Propelled by namesake Harry's likeable voice, the album showcased a mixture of conventional pop (the lone original 'I Feel Good All Over''), garage tracks ('Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)'), and popular soul covers that had been 'blue-eyed' down ('Midnight Hour'). Probably the most interesting thing here was their cover of George Gershwin's 'Summertime'. Atypically serious and ominous, the track simply stuck out like a sore thumb in what was otherwise a party album. On the surface the results wouldn't seem all that attractive, but the fact of the matter was the Deal brothers and company were surprisingly good. Sure, none of the performances were particularly original, but they were executed with considerable energy and enthusiasm and the results made it easy to see why these guys were so popular on the beach scene. Geez, couple of beers and I could easily be convinced to shag to their version of 'Money'.
"I
Feel Good All Over" track listing: 1.) I Feel Good All Over (Harry Deal - Stan Bumgarner) - 2:12 2.) My Girl (Smokey Robinson - White) - 2:34 3.) Hang On Sloopy (B. Russell - W. Fararell) - 2:49 4.) Stubborn Kind of Fellow (G. Gordy - W. Stevenson - Marvin Gaye) - 2:09 5.) Summertime (George Gershwin) - 3:08 6.) Money (Berry Gordy - Bradford) - 2:22
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2) 2.) Up On the Roof (Gerry Giffin - Carol King) - 2:38 3.) Sweets for My Sweet (Doc Pomus - Mort Shuman) - 2:05 4.) Shame, Shame, Shame (Jimmy Reed) - 2:34 5.) Night People (T. Cooper - C. Spencer - C. D'Errico - E. Rabbitt) - 2:14 6.) Midnight Hour (Wilson Pickett - Steve Cropper) - 2:08
Laurie Records subsequently bought national distribution rights for the single 'I Feel Good All Over' b/w 'Night People' (Laurie Records catalog number 3358)
Thanks to original member Stan Bumgarner for this email and information: For
what it's worth, I was with the group at the beginning. There were four
of us: Harry, Richard Mills (piano), Tony Harrington (snare drum--yes,
no drum set, just a snare drum) and me. We were scheduled to perform
at a Beta Club convention in Asheville. At the last minute, I couldn't
go, so the group of three performed the one song they knew . .
. and got a standing ovation. There was no encore, since they only
knew one song.
Other singles: - 1968's 'No Matter What They Say' b/w 'Warm Sunny Sunday' (SSS International Records catalog number 729) - 1970's 'Walrus' b/w 'This Love I Have (Atlantic Records catalog number 45-2761) - 1977's 'This Song' b/w 'Uh-Uh' (Drive Records 6529)
To his credit Deal continues to perform, though today its as an oldies act at conventions, mall openings, and other events. Still, much of the music is timeless. For anyone interested, Deal has a small website at:
http://www.harrydealandthegalaxies.com/
2007 line up
- 'You'll
Be Allright' b/w 'You Better Move On' (Eclipse Records catalog number
ER-1005)
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Genre: pop Rating: 2 stars ** Title: Gold'n New Company: Eclipse Catalog: 1010 Year: 1974 Country/State: Taylorsville, North Carolina Grade (cover/record): VG+/VG+ Comments: minor cover wear Available: 1 Catalog ID: 2565 Price: $45.00
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To be honest, most Bill Deal & the Galaxies albums are interchangeable. Their combination of MOR pop, blue-eyed soul, and Beach Music moves doesn't seem to change much from decade to decade. Their 1966 debut "I Feel Good All Over" is the album that tends to attract the collectors (thanks in part to being listed in one of the Hans Pokora reference books), but the others, including 1974's "Gold'n New" aren't that much different. In fact, were it not for the hideous, side long 'The History of Rock & Roll' medley, this would probably be their standout performance. The second side isn't great, but is at least listenable and includes what's probably their all time, best performance - the slinky, Stax-styled instrumental 'Fonky Fonky'.
Gold'n New" track listing: 1.) The History of Rock & Roll - 16:25 rating: ** stars - Heartbreak Hotel - Hound dog - Teenager In Love - Wake Up Little Susie - Peppermint Twist - Splish Splash - Charlie Brown - Fun, Fun, Fun - Under the Boardwalk - You've Lost That Loving Feeling - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Satisfaction - So Very Happy - Thank the Lord - Double Shot - Summer In the City - Yesterday - Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - House of the Rising Sun - Proud Mary - Judy In Disguise - Folsum Prison Blues - The Letter - Let The Sunshine Kudos to the band for being able to play an extended medley like this. Personally I'm not sure many folks would agree with the selections for a "history" medley. It seems unlikely that anyone outside of North Carolina would go along with as many blue-eyed soul, or Beach Music tunes - The Box Tops 'The Letter', The Swinging Medallions 'Double Shot' or John Fred and the Playboy Band's 'Judy In Disguise'. Not to be snarky, but does anyone really think that Burt Bacharach and Hal David's 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head' is a classic rock and roll tune ? Not a big deal, but the actual title of the last song was 'Let the Sun Shine In'. One of those album side you'll listen to once and then file it away.
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2) A remix of an earlier 1970 single, 'Everything Is Everything' was actually not bad ... If you liked Wild Cherry, then this slice of white boy funk was at least listenable. Nice guitar solo on this one.
- 'Everything Is Everything' b/w 'Fonky Fonky' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1009) 2.) She's Got It All Together (Bill Lackey) - 2:45 rating: ** stars Bland pop marred by a flat and uninspired Harry Deal lead vocal ... 'She's Got It All Together' could have served as a toothpaste commercial. Mick Carrigan's little guitar figure was the best thing on the tune. That didn't stop the tune from being released twice as a single:
- 1974's 'She's Got It All Together' b/w 'April Wine' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1007) - 1978's 'She's Got It All Together' b/w 'It Must Be Magic' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1010) 3.) Fonky Fonky (instrumental) (Jim Deal - Mike Carrigan) - 2:17 rating: **** stars If I had to pick a single Harry Deal & the Galaxies song for preservation, it would be this instrumental. Overlooking the stupid isolated comments, kicked along by Carrigan's Steve Cropper-styled guitar riff, the song was surprisingly funky and cool and would have slotted well on a Booker T. and the M.G.'s album. 4.) This Song (Lynn Baker) - 3:17 rating: ** stars Deal and company discover synthesizers on this MOR ballad - easy to imagine someone like B.J. Thomas cover it. That's not a good thing. The song reappeared as the 'B' side on a 1977 single released by the Florida Drive label. 5.) Hey Baby / 39-21-46 (Bruce Channel - J.R. Cobb / N. Johnson) - 2:59 rating: ** stars The Bruce Channel original remains the classic version. To be honest, their cover was pretty lame, though with enough cold beer I can see where it might improve. It was also released as a single:
- 1975's 'Hey Baby / 39-21-46' b/w 'Coming On Slow' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1008)
hannel - J.R. Cobb / N. Johnson) - 2:59 |
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Genre: pop Rating: 2 stars ** Title: 5 Company: Eclipse Catalog: 1011 Year: 1978 Country/State: Taylorsville, North Carolina Grade (cover/record): VG+/VG+ Comments: still in shrink wrap (opened) Available: 1 Catalog ID: 2556 Price: $50.00
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Well, by the mid-'70s their hair was longer; their white stage outfits exposing considerably more chest hair, synthesizers creeping into the arrangements ... Oh, and note the then-trendy spacey cover art (ah, the mid-'70s).
With Beach Music at least temporarily out of favor, 1978's self-produced "5" found Harry Deal and the Galaxies trying to broaden their appeal by haphazardly incorporating various current sounds into their repertoire. 'It Must Be Magic' and 'It's Only Natural reflected a touch of disco madness, while the Deal-penned original 'Coming On Slow' found the band taking a stab at top-40 styled country. To their credit, these guys weren't without some degree of talent, but the combination of uninspired material and flat production, made this collection drag. Best of the lot were bassist Berg's attempt at a rocker - 'Beside You' (which sounded more like he was singing "inside you" than "beside you") and their remake of the funky 'Everything Is Everything'. Let me just warn you that if you were a fan of their Beach Music catalog, this one was likely to disappoint.
"5" track listing: 1.) It Must Be Magic (Bob Marshall) - 3:38 rating: ** stars The first time I put it on, I wondered if I'd mistakenly put on a Tom Scott album ... but then 'It Must Be Magic' shifted into horrible, synthesizer washed disco-flavored pop. If you were around at that time, imagine spending a mid-'70s Friday night getting down at your local Holiday Inn ... this would have been the soundtrack for that wonderful experience. LOL. 2.) She's Got It All Together (Billy Lackey) - 2:45 rating: ** stars Bland pop marred by a flat and uninspired Harry Deal lead vocal ... 'She's Got It All Together' could have served as a toothpaste commercial. Mick Carrigan's little guitar figure was the best thing on the tune. That didn't stop the tune from being released twice as a single:
- 1974's 'She's Got It All Together' b/w 'April Wine' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1007) - 1978's 'She's Got It All Together' b/w 'It Must Be Magic' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1010) 3.) It's the Music (Tom Travis) - 2:49 rating: * star Geez, complete with burping synthesizer and poppin' bass, 'It's the Music' found Deal and company trying to get down and funky ... Who would have thought Wild Cherry could sound so soulful in comparison.? 4.) Coming On Slow (Harry Deal) - 2:39 rating: ** stars Deal's only writing contribution, 'Coming On Slow' offered up a pedestrian country-tinged ballad. Country for people who though pedal steel was a sign of authenticity. Yeah, it sounded out of place here. 5.) It's Only Natural (Bob Marshall) - 3:08 rating: ** stars So if a band like Pablo Cruise could make inroads on the charts with a blend of pop and light disco grooves, why not Harry Deal and the Galaxies? I'm guessing the fact the song wasn't very good might have played a role in their lack of widespread success. That said, Don Berg turned in some nice bass work on this one.
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2) Penned by bassist Berg (who also handled the lead vocals), 'Beside You' found the band at least taking a stab at a more rock oriented tune. Yeah, it was lounge act rock, but it was still rock. Extra star for making the effort. As mentioned, it sure sounded like Berg was singing 'inside you' ... 2.) Girl of My Dreams (Lynn Barker) - 3:36 rating; * star 'Girl of My Dreams' offered up a forgettable ballad. The tune's always reminded me of a bad Classics IV tune. 3.) Raincheck (Frank Roman - George Peterson) - 4:00 rating: * star Crap, when did they decide to trot out their show tune revival. Seriously horrible. Deal sounded thoroughly uninspired on this one. Docked a star for the needless stormy sound effects. 4.) Show Your Love (Lynn Barker) - 2:50 rating: ** stars Hum, was this their attempt to take a stab at a progressive sound ? Or were they trying to sound like Steely Dan ? Hopefully not ... 5.) Everything Is Everything (Lynn Barker) - 2:56 rating: *** stars A remix of an earlier 1970 single, 'Everything Is Everything' was actually not bad ... If you liked Wild Cherry, then this slice of white boy funk was at least listenable. Nice guitar solo on this one.
- 'Everything Is Everything' b/w 'Fonky Fonky' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1009)
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Genre: pop Rating: 2 stars ** Title: Vintage Company: Eclipse Catalog: Er 1016 Year: 1982 Country/State: Taylorsville, North Carolina Grade (cover/record): VG+/VG+ Comments: still in shrink wrap (opened) Available: 1 Catalog ID: 2557 Price: $50.00
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Hum ... a 14 track Harry Deal & the Galaxies "best of" compilation. Per the liner notes: "This LP is a collection of some of th emost popualr and most requested songs recorded by Harry Deal & the Galaxies from 1966 through 1982. These records were originally released by the following record companies: Atlantic, Jubilee, SSS International, Laurie, Eclipse, TK and Lotus." Like any compilation, you could argue about what was included and what was missing in action. Only one song from their 1966 debut album - No 'Night People'? No 'Three Pillows In My Room'? No 'Fonky Fonky'? Still, if you were a fan, I guess this made more sense than trying to dig up all the singles. Otherwise, this was pretty lame blue-eyed soul and Beach Music material.
"Vintage" track listing: 1.) I Still Love You (Glenn Fox) - 2:43 rating: **** stars I'll readily admit a lot of their recording catalog is crap, but this 1970 single is one of the exceptions. Kicked along by a sweet, radio friendly melody and some cool fuzz guitar, 'I Still Love You' was easily one of the best things they ever recorded.
- 1970's 'I Still Love You' b/w 'You're Always On My Mind' (Eclipse catalog number 45-6000) - 1970's 'I Still Love You' b/w 'You're Always On My Mind' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1001) 2.) Miss Grace (J. Hall - J. Hall) - 3:29 rating: **** stars It was recorded in 1980 but had a distinctive blue-eyed soul, mid-'60s feel. I'll admit this one was aguilty pleasure.
- 1980's 'Miss Grace' b/w 'Stay' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1013) 3.) Uh Huh (Jim Deal) - 2:52 rating: ** stars Deal and company dip their collective toes into Sly Stone-styled funk with a touch of Casey and the Sunshine Band disco added to the arrangement. Always loved the cheesy synthesizer solo, so it could have been worse. This one was released as an obscure 1977 single:
- 1977's 'Uh Huh' b/w 'This Song' (Drive catalog number 6259) 4.) She's Got It All Together (Billy Lackey) - 2:45 rating: ** stars Off their 1978 "5" album, 'She's Got It All Together' was a bland pop tuned marred by a flat and uninspired Harry Deal lead vocal ... It could easily have served as a toothpaste commercial. Mick Carrigan's little guitar figure was the best thing on the tune. That didn't stop the tune from being released twice as a single:
- 1978's 'She's Got It All Together' b/w 'April Wine' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1007) - 1978's 'She's Got It All Together' b/w 'It Must Be Magic' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1010) 5.) Buddin, Buddin, & Ah-Ooo-Ga (Margaret Lewis - Myrne Smith) - 1:43 rating: * star Imagine a horrible John Fred & the Playboys tune. I mean a really bad John Fred & the Playboys tune. It was clearly intended to be cute and catchy, but it was simply irritating and irritating. 5.) Salty Dog (Morris) - 2:09 rating: ** stars A hideous pop tune that sounded like it was recorded as a television jingle, 'Salty Dog' was originally a 'B' side off their 'Don't You Just Know' single for Jubilee. 6.) Hey Baby / 39-21-46 (Bruce Channel - J.R. Cobb / N. Johnson) - 2:59 rating: ** stars The Bruce Channel original remains the classic version. To be honest, their cover was pretty lame, though with enough cold beer I can see where it might improve. It was also released as a single:
- 1975's 'Hey Baby / 39-21-46' b/w 'Coming On Slow' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1008)
(side 2) 1.) 50s Medley - 4:39 rating: * star All you need to know is this medley pulled together snippets from five '50s classics, turning the results into a Holiday Inn lounge act sludge fest. Dreadful. 2.) It Must be Magic (Bob Marshal) - 3:38 rating: ** stars Another track off 1978's "5". The first time I put it on, I wondered if I'd mistakenly put on a Tom Scott album ... but then 'It Must Be Magic' shifted into horrible, synthesizer washed disco-flavored pop. If you were around at that time, imagine spending a mid-'70s Friday night getting down at your local Holiday Inn ... this would have been the soundtrack for that wonderful experience. LOL. 3.) Stay (Maurice Williams) - 1:57 rating: ** stars 1981 'B' side ... It deserved to have been a 'B' side. Seriously, this has to be the lamest cover of this classic tune I've ever heard. 4.) Sherry Sherry (Don Hill) - 1:50 rating: ** stars Recorded in 1967, 'Sherry Sherry' sounded like a slice of bubblegum pop - not to hard to picture this on an Archies album. Needless to say, it was completely forgettable. 5.) All I Am (Glenn Fox) - 2:56 A 1970 single, 'All I Am' could have been a decent tune were it not for Deal's bleating lead vocal.
- 1070's 'All I Am' b/w 'Fonky Fonky' (Eclipse catalog number ER 1006) 6.) Music To Watch Girls By (instrumental) (Bob Crewe) - 2:05 rating: ** stars I Find the Bob Crewe original. I'm guessing iDeal handled the trumpet solo. 7.) I Feel Good All Over (Harry Deal - Stan Bumgardner) - 2:12 This was the title track from their 1966 album ... More than a touch of Beach Boys influences on this one.
- 1966's 'I Feel Good All Over' b/w 'Night People' (Laurie catalog number LR 3338)
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