{"product_id":"various-artists-looking-for-evergreens-sunshine-soft-studio-pop-1966-1971","title":"Various Artists - Looking For Evergreens! (Sunshine, Soft \u0026 Studio Pop 1966-1971)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome records become timeless classics. Others, despite possessing every ingredient for success, somehow slip through the cracks, destined to spend decades hiding in dusty record collections and the memories of a fortunate few. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking For Evergreens!: Sunshine, Soft \u0026amp; Studio Pop 1966–1971\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates an extraordinary period when memorable melodies, intricate vocal harmonies, imaginative arrangements and inspired songwriting were the essential ingredients of a great pop record. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanning 1966 to 1971, this lovingly curated collection brings together forgotten singles, obscure B-sides, rare recordings and previously unissued material from artists whose music deserved far greater recognition. And what a remarkable collection it is! Among the many delights are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dawnbreakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring future soft-rock superstars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeals \u0026amp; Crofts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose beautifully arranged recordings include the compilation's title track. California's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sierras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contribute two wonderful examples of harmony-rich pop, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chosen Few\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deliver the irresistibly infectious \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Clouds And Lemonade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\". Elsewhere, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikie Harris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers the glorious sunshine-pop gem \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Is All I Need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring former \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwilights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e member \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerry Britten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside future stars \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKevin Peek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrevor Spencer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlan Tarney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provide the exquisite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcCartney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-inspired ballad \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\". There are fascinating musical connections throughout. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanya Falan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's delightful \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Feel It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" features an arrangement by the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoger Nichols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbrahamm And Strauss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcase the unmistakable vocals of future \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hitmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRon Dante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Collectors will also delight in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Devils Brigade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's previously unissued \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI Can't Help But Wonder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\", one of several particularly elusive recordings featured in this exceptional selection. From lush orchestral arrangements and shimmering vocal harmonies to irresistible hooks and beautifully crafted melodies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking For Evergreens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the remarkable creativity of a golden era in popular music. A Beautifully Presented Collector's Edition. As with the finest Teensville releases, the music is only part of the attraction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking For Evergreens!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes a lavish 24-Page Full-Colour Booklet, packed with rare photographs, original record label scans and detailed annotations covering all 32 tracks. Discover the fascinating stories behind these forgotten recordings, the artists who made them, and the talented songwriters, arrangers and producers responsible for their creation. For serious record collectors and enthusiasts of sixties pop, the booklet provides an absorbing companion to the music, revealing remarkable connections and little-known details from this extraordinary musical era. Great Pop Music Never Really Grows Old! Whether your tastes lean towards the sophisticated harmonies of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the melodic brilliance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Left Banke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the sunshine sounds of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Turtles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sunshine Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, there's an abundance of musical treasures waiting to be discovered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking For Evergreens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is more than simply a collection of obscure records. It's a celebration of wonderful songs, extraordinary talent and the timeless magic of beautifully crafted pop music. 32 rare and captivating recordings. A 24-page full-colour booklet featuring rare photographs, original label scans and detailed track-by-track annotations. Six decades later, these forgotten gems are finally getting another chance to shine. After all, a truly great pop song is an evergreen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TEENSVILLE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":60035479273817,"sku":"SDZ-55011","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/CAR_20261019_1200_113000_976_p_pdf_link_20261019110203_dup2_049.jpg?v=1792499717","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/various-artists-looking-for-evergreens-sunshine-soft-studio-pop-1966-1971","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}