The Joys Of Pure Mystery
290. Ly-Dells "Three Little Monkeys"
This is one of the few songs on this list that I can tell you next to nothing about. I must've found it p2ping. I probably dug the group name and I'm a sucker for songs that mention monkeys. After hearing the song, I did the usual Googling and found next to nothing. The tag reveals that it was released on a label called 'Southern Sound' so I'll assume it was recorded in the South, although it sounds more influenced by northeastern vocal groups like The Coasters, at least to my ear. The release date given is 1965, and this sound must've been somewhat antiquated even then.
No matter, the record oozes puppy-dog charm with every note. The galloping beat and baritone vocals deliver the irresistible hook with a charm that suggests that this was somebody's shot at big time stardom, even though it sounds like it was recorded in someone's basement. They never made the big time, obviously, but hearing mysterious attemps like this is one of the joys of collecting music.
This is one of the few songs on this list that I can tell you next to nothing about. I must've found it p2ping. I probably dug the group name and I'm a sucker for songs that mention monkeys. After hearing the song, I did the usual Googling and found next to nothing. The tag reveals that it was released on a label called 'Southern Sound' so I'll assume it was recorded in the South, although it sounds more influenced by northeastern vocal groups like The Coasters, at least to my ear. The release date given is 1965, and this sound must've been somewhat antiquated even then.
No matter, the record oozes puppy-dog charm with every note. The galloping beat and baritone vocals deliver the irresistible hook with a charm that suggests that this was somebody's shot at big time stardom, even though it sounds like it was recorded in someone's basement. They never made the big time, obviously, but hearing mysterious attemps like this is one of the joys of collecting music.
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