The Merry Go Round Emitt Rhodes, Joel Larson, Bill Rinehart, Gary Kato Signed
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Description
Great Beatles Sound a Like....
The Merry-Go-Round was an American psychedelic rock, Los Angeles based band, best known for the singer-songwriter Emitt Rhodes and featuring Joe Larson on drums, Gary Kato on lead guitar, and Bill Rinehart on bass. The group would gain inspiration from bands like The Beatles, The Byrds, and the Left Banke, for its vocal harmonies and instrumental acquisitions. They would utilize their contemporaries' styles to create their own sound.
HISTORY:
The band formed in the summer of 1966. Emitt Rhodes had left his former band, the Palace Guard, and began jam sessions with Gary Kato and friends. Within weeks, they were joined by Bill Rinehart, formerly of The Leaves Joel Larson, formerly of The Grass roots recorded demos resulted in the band being signed by A & M Records. By early 1967, the band released their first single "Live"/ "Time Will Show the Wiser". "Live" became a sensation in L.A. and reached number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. The group's next single, "You're a Very Lovely Woman", highly arranged and orchestrated; only reached number 94. A&M, noticing the disappointing listing, would hastily release their debut album before the window of opportunity closed.
The band released their only album, The Merry-Go-Round, in November 1967. It stalled, reaching only number 190 and soon after Rinehart would depart. He would be replaced by Rick Dey of the Vejables. Two further singles, "Listen, Listen"/"Missing You" and "Highway"/"Til' the Day After" would be released in 1968 but failed to chart. After fan interest in the group dissipated, they decided to disband in 1969.
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FYI: Record was completely tested for quality of sound on a Garrard DD131 turntable, with new Audio Technica AT120E stylus and Bose shelf speakers. (see condition)
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