The Shays - This Hour Has Seven Days/Want You I Don't (1966) скачать в хорошем качестве

The Shays - This Hour Has Seven Days/Want You I Don't (1966)

Awesome Garage-Rock double-sider by Toronto's Shays (after parting ways with David Clayton Thomas who had begun working with The Bossmen). Enjoy! Both side written by Shays guitarist Fred Keeler. Is the A-Side an homage to CBC's show of the same name, 'This Hour Has Seven Days'? The Shays got their start around 1961 (under a different name). in 1963, they were known as the backing band for Toronto singer Wayne Versage. The band consisted of Fred Keeler (guitar), Scott Richards (bass), John Wetherell (drums) and Gord Fleming (organ). Wayne lasted barely a year, being replaced by David Clayton Thomas in February 1964. Wayne would reconvene with his old band briefly in 1969 for the recording of his debut studio album. David and the band became fixtures on the Yorkville and Yonge St. scenes, eventually catching the attention of CHUM radio dj Duff Roman (Danny Mostoway). They'd sign to his ATCA label in April record a few songs. July saw the release of their debut single (under David's name only) "Boom Boom (J. L. Hooker)/Hog For You (Leiber/Stoller)," which quickly rose to #16 on the CHUM charts that month.The band would go by the "Boom-Boom" band (after David's breakout hit, they had backed him on) briefly, while backing David; changing their name to "The Fabulous Shays" and finally "The Shays" in late-1964. David's recent hit had the band busy, playing across Ontario, mainly in the clubs of Toronto. ATCA wanted a follow-up, so the band's first recording credit was just around the corner. "Barby Lee/Lucy" (both sides written by David Clayton Thomas) was released later that year and saw them billed as "The Fabulous Shays." The single did little on the charts but saw them continue to perform in support of it. The beginning of 1965 saw ATCA (which was owned by Duff Roman's "Mostoway Productions") merged with Stan Klees' Tamarac label and Art Snider's ACT label to form Red Leaf Records. This merger was meant to form a more unified front in the relatively young, inexperienced Canadian music industry. They intended to right the wrongs they saw other amateur indie labels making at the time. Such as, large gaps in release schedules, poorly promoted/advertised albums and artists and general confusion among consumers, dealers and radio stations. While originally successful, the label would last just over a year; releasing roughly thirty singles and two albums. After signing a new deal in January of 1965, they'd head into Hallmark Studios to record a few songs. Of the songs recorded, only one single would be released. The label brass briefly rebranded the group as "David Clayton Thomas And His Qunitet" and released "Walk That Walk (D.C. Thomas/G. Fleming)/Hey Hey Hey (Robert Penneman)" in late-February of that year; the first new release on the newly founded label. The song (written by David) became a national hit in Canada charting in many markets (Climbed to #28 on the CHUM charts in April 12th and 19th 1965.)and eventually saw a U.S. release on ATCO. The live gigs, T.V. appearances, and radio spots kept coming for the band at this point. They were touring in support of their recent #1, when Duff Roman, convinced of their potential, convinced them to sign with his newly founded Roman Records in late-March of 1965. He hurried the quintet into the studio; recording a number of songs from their live show for an anticipated album and singles. Amongst the new songs, were a few returning songs from their previous singles; including "Barby Lee, Boom Boom and Walk That Walk" (The B-Sides of each would appear on the sophomore album). May 1965 would see both the release of their debut album for Roman Records, as well as their debut single for the label "Take Me Back (G. Fleming)/Send Her Home (D.C. Thomas/G.Fleming)." They'd perform well locally (the single reached #39 for two consecutive weeks on CHUM; June 28th and July 5th 1965), but failed to capture the same success as their previous smash hit "Walk That Walk." Touring would continue throughout the latter half of the year in support of the new product but tensions began to mount. The release of their second single for Roman Records with David was in August of 1965. "Out Of The Sunshine/Born With The Blues" (both sides written by D.C. Thomas/R.Cates) marked David's new songwriting partnership with Ritchie Cates. Ritchie would sporadically join the band over the next two years; originally joining to replace Gord Fleming, who left around this time. 1966 was a year of serious growth and change for both David Clayton Thomas and The Shays. Firstly Duff encouraged The Shays to sign to, and release a single for the label. Secondly David Clayton Thomas would meet and begin writing with Tony Collacott.