Artist:  The Beau Brummels

Title:  Introducing the Introducing the Beau Brummels

Date:  1965

Label:  Autumn Records    LP/103

Photography:  Dick Gilfeather

Cover Design:  Fred Rubik

Notes:  San Francisco's answer to the British Invasion, the Beau Brummels could write a catchy hook or a fine set of harmonies with the best of them. Ten of the songs included here on their first are Ron Elliot originals, quite a feat for the time. I had the good fortune to see Sal Valentino sit in with the Smithereens in San Francisco in the 80's and it was fine sight to see. His voice was in prime condition and the Smithereens brand of powerful melodies carried the songs with ease. Later on I got to chat backstage with both Sal and Jimmy Silva. a night to remember. The cover art catches the feel and spirit of the times. The morning mist filters the view of the Golden Gate and the fellers are young, free and ready to rock. Great album from fun band.

Line Up: 

Sal Valentino: vocals
Ron Elliott: guitar, vocals
Ron Meagher: bass, guitar, vocals
Declan Mulligan: bass, guitar, vocals
John Petersen: drums

Track Listing

Side 1

Laugh, Laugh
Still in Love With You Baby
Just a Little
Just Wait and See
Oh, Lonesome Me
Ain't That Loving You

Side 2

Stick Like Glue
They'll Make You Cry
That's If You Want Me To
I Want More Loving
I Would Be Happy
Not Too Long Ago