Classic Surf/Cars 45 Record: Tico And The Triumphs -- Motorcycle/ I Don't Believe Them [Amy 835 dj]

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(C45s)Motorcycle/ I Don't Believe Them by Tico And The Triumphs
Label: Amy 835

Year: 1962
Condition: M- $70.00

This is a new, unplayed promo copy from the

collection. Wow! This record has been on my personal want list since I started collecting 45s seriously in 1972... And here is an untouched promotional copy with pristine Mint audio! The artist here is actually — drum-roll! — Paul Simon, working as Jerry Landis and here both writing and singing catchy little Rock songs (the B side is a Mystics-like ballad) in the style of the day. Chartbook Reference God Joel Whitburn actually files this single under the "Paul Simon" section, where it becomes Simon's first chart single (just barely) as a "solo" artist. The tracks were released earlier in 1961 on Madison 169, which is a rarer release.

"Motorcycle" beautifully mines the burgeoning style of Rock that I refer to as "Surf/Cars" — songs celebrating the sun, sea, surf and fun together with songs glorifying and pining for various muscular vehicles. Both styles tended to feature electric lead guitar played in a tone and style that supposedly mimics the rhythms and shifting tones of ocean surf. Note: This beautiful promo copy has Mint labels, with no flaw worth noting, together with pristine Mint audio — nothing is missing; everything is crazy clear. The vinyl grades Near Mint, reflecting some very light storage wear and a faint warp hardly worth mentioning that has no effect on the audio. PS. In case you're wondering, in 1961 Amy had no factory sleeve for its 45 records; only its sister brand Mala did at that time; I believe Amy sleeves were only introduced in 1965.

Condition Detail:Label: M | Vinyl: M- | Audio: MWritten by: Jerry Landis (A&B)Chart info: #99p in January 1962Track time(s): 2:08Mix: Mono

If you like this kind of music, take a listen to . . .

My Buddy Seat/ You're Gonna Ride With Me by The Hondells (M-), Mercury 72366

, 1964: $40.00

Perfidia/ No Trespassing by The Ventures (M-), Dolton 28, 1960: $50.00

Pipeline/ Move It by The Chantay's (M-), Dot 16440, 1963: $32.00

The Lonely Surfer/ Song For A Summer Night by Jack Nitzsche (M-), Reprise 20202, 1963: $25.00

Wombling Summer Party/ Wimbledon Sunset by The Wombles (M), Columbia 10013, 1974: $7.50

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