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David Gates - The Early Years 1962-1967

David Gates - The Early Years 1962-1967

Rare Rockin’ Records highly anticipated Third volume in their much revered “Songwriter Masters Series”, DAVID GATES – The Early Years 1962-1967. In this third installment, we present an icon of the Industry in David Gates as we take a musical journey back to his Pre-Bread days as a Songwriter. Prior to being a member of Bread with whom he enjoyed numerous Hot 100 hits in the early 70s, David Gates had a music career that stretched back to 1957. He was a very well respected session musician who quickly stepped up to be both an arranger and producer. A singer in his own right; he was also a prolific songwriter. For the first time, we are bringing together the best of these songs ( as a songwriter), 33 in fact, from the golden years of 1962 through 1967. They include many girl group and northern soul rarities. Most of these rare 60s gems make their CD debut. Although his 70s’ output yielded more hits - 13 with Bread and 7 as a solo artist, this does not diminish the quality of David Gates’ 60s songs, as the 33 tracks featured on this CD clearly demonstrate. This set is headlined by his biggest song of the 60s: the Murmaids’ “ Popsicles And Icicles” and continues with the best and rarest of the songs David Gates wrote in the 60s, from 1962 - 1967, as performed by the Crickets, the Lettermen, Johnny Crawford, Ann-Margret, Shelley Fabares, Connie Stevens, Jody Miller, Merry Clayton and many more. Accompanied by a 32 page booklet, featuring liner notes for all tracks and a David Gates’ career perspective from noted rock historian, Brian Gari. Many rare pictures and label scans complete this one of a kind package. 33 tracks in total! 6 in stereo. AVAILABLE NOW

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David Gates - The Early Years 1962-1967
Rare Teen Oldies volume 3
Rare Teen Oldies volume 2
Rare Teen Oldies volume 1
Teenagers Forever volume 1
The  Girls of Rare  Rockin  'Records
Teen Dream Time volume 3
Teen Dream Time volume 2
Teen Dream Time volume 1
Girls on 45
The UK Teen Sound Rarities
Donna Lynn meets Robin Clark
Teenage Treasures
Singing TV Stars of the 1960's
RARE TEENAGE POP - THE GIRLS - 1960 - 1965
The Earth Angels - Street Corner Style
Teenage Memories volume 1
Lesley Gore - Hits & Rarities 1964 - 1969
Bubbling Under volume 1 ( 1961 - 1964) 32 Tracks That Bubbled Under The Billboard Charts
BRITISH TEEN RARITIES / 1960 - 1965
Susanna & The Roomates - 16 Reasons and more
Paul Petersen - Hits & Rarities 1961-1968
Paradise Found - The Songs of Billy Meshel - The Early Years 1959-1967

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  • David Gates - The Early Years 1962-1967

    David Gates - The Early Years 1962-1967

    Regular Price: US$23.02

    Special Price: US$21.30

    Rare Rockin’ Records highly anticipated Third volume in their much revered “Songwriter Masters Series”, DAVID GATES – The Early Years 1962-1967. In this third installment, we present an icon of the Industry in David Gates as we take a musical journey back to his Pre-Bread days as a Songwriter. Prior to being a member of Bread with whom he enjoyed numerous Hot 100 hits in the early 70s, David Gates had a music career that stretched back to 1957. He was a very well respected session musician who quickly stepped up to be both an arranger and producer. A singer in his own right; he was also a prolific songwriter. For the first time, we are bringing together the best of these songs ( as a songwriter), 33 in fact, from the golden years of 1962 through 1967. They include many girl group and northern soul rarities. Most of these rare 60s gems make their CD debut. Although his 70s’ output yielded more hits - 13 with Bread and 7 as a solo artist, this does not diminish the quality of David Gates’ 60s songs, as the 33 tracks featured on this CD clearly demonstrate. This set is headlined by his biggest song of the 60s: the Murmaids’ “ Popsicles And Icicles” and continues with the best and rarest of the songs David Gates wrote in the 60s, from 1962 - 1967, as performed by the Crickets, the Lettermen, Johnny Crawford, Ann-Margret, Shelley Fabares, Connie Stevens, Jody Miller, Merry Clayton and many more. Accompanied by a 32 page booklet, featuring liner notes for all tracks and a David Gates’ career perspective from noted rock historian, Brian Gari. Many rare pictures and label scans complete this one of a kind package. 33 tracks in total! 6 in stereo. AVAILABLE NOW

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  • Rare Teen Oldies volume 3

    Rare Teen Oldies volume 3

    Regular Price: US$19.56

    Special Price: US$13.82

    Nice Import from this budget label out of Europe, only limited info but great and rare oldies with label and artist/titles - Teen oldies of the 50s and 60s, featuring 30 hard-to-find teen, pop, rock, girl group, soul and doo wop recordings of the late 50s and early 60s.

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  • Rare Teen Oldies volume 2

    Rare Teen Oldies volume 2

    Regular Price: US$19.56

    Special Price: US$13.82

    Volume 2 of this great new series - Featuring Teen oldies of the 50s and 60s, featuring 30 hard-to-find teen, pop, rock, girl group, soul and doo wop recordings of the late 50s and early 60s. A Real Mixture of rare material from the 50s and 60s

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  • Rare Teen Oldies volume 1

    Rare Teen Oldies volume 1

    Regular Price: US$19.56

    Special Price: US$13.82

    Nice Import from this budget label out of Europe, only limited info but great and rare oldies with label and artist/titles - Teen oldies of the 50s and 60s, featuring 30 hard-to-find teen, pop, rock, girl group, soul and doo wop recordings of the late 50s and early 60s.

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  • Teenagers Forever volume 1

    Teenagers Forever volume 1

    Regular Price: US$23.02

    Special Price: US$17.27

    The First Volume of a Great Series which features rare Belgium Popcorn & Teen Pop Tracks... 32 Tracks

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  • The  Girls of Rare  Rockin  'Records

    The Girls of Rare Rockin 'Records

    Regular Price: US$23.02

    Special Price: US$17.27

    Fantastic New Series, carries on from the Girls of Hideaway Heaven Series with more Great Girl Group and Female Teen Sound Rarities of the early 1960's. 32 Tracks with a Great 8 Page Booklet with nice label scans and artists pics.

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  • Teen Dream Time volume 3

    Teen Dream Time volume 3

    Regular Price: US$23.02

    Special Price: US$19.57

    This is Rare Rockin' Records latest series which features a great variety of material. This is the Third and latest volume. Like the second volume this also contains both male and female tracks although this is very mixed and there are more male tracks, But once again a great variety of Teen Pop, Teen Rock, Girl Groups, Belgium Popcorn tracks. 32 tracks in total with a beautiful 8 page booklet with rare pics and label scans

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  • Teen Dream Time volume 2

    Teen Dream Time volume 2

    Regular Price: US$23.02

    Special Price: US$19.57

    This is Rare Rockin' Records latest series which features a great variety of material. This second volume is broken up in to 2 parts - 16 tracks by male artists and 16 tracks by female artists with more variety of teen pop, teen rock and teen ballads. 32 tracks in total with a beautiful 8 page booklet with rare pics and label scans

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  • Teen Dream Time volume 1

    Teen Dream Time volume 1

    Regular Price: US$23.02

    Special Price: US$19.57

    This is Rare Rockin' Records latest series which features a great variety of material. This first volume is essentially the dreamy teen sound and soft teen pop sound from 1959 - 1966 and if you love artists like Frankie Avalon and Johnny Tillotson, Bobby Vee and Bobby Rydell then you will love this compilation.. All tracks are by the guys. 32 tracks in total with a beautiful 8 page booklet with rare pics and label scans

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  • Girls on 45

    Girls on 45

    Regular Price: US$20.71

    Special Price: US$15.54

    26 girl groups, girlie pop and soulful ladies 1963-1968 - Welcome to Teensville’s latest installment of seldom heard girl group rarities, girlie pop and soulful ladies; all from the early to mid 60s. Whether you prefer classic 60s girl pop, girl groups or a bit of soul and r & b fused with pop, this package is for you, as we present ultra obscurities from the vaults of both small and big labels of the 1960’s - A generous 26 tracks with a great 12 page booklet containing informative liner notes of each selection, rare label scans and rare artists pics. A must for the 1960’s girl group, pop and soul collector . Most of these tracks make their cd debut

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