Junk Box Jury

Taken from the LP ‘Revived 45s’ | (Hallmark SHM 748) 1971

The Searchers | Cover Version | “Needles And Pins” | If you’re in the mood for a stroll down the memory lane of pop then you’ll be in ideal company with the songs we’ve assembled on this album of revived 45s.

For they’re all songs that share the unrivalled distinction of not only topping record charts all over the world (and quite a few of them were million-plus sellers on disc) but were directly instrumental in establishing names like Neil Sedaka, Bobby Vee, The Drifters, Cliff Richard and The Beatles as best-selling record artists.

The Searchers | Cover Version | “Needles And Pins”

But in fact, although this is an affectionate stroll down the pop path, yesterday isn’t that long ago. The oldest song on the collection is perhaps Hank Williams‘ immortal “Your Cheatin’ Heart” while the other titles found their niche in the pop charts of the mid-60s.

Listening to them in today’s fast changing pop climate shows just how well they’ve worn. They’re still full of melody and, although there may not be the depth in the lyrics that today’s songs possess, they’re still timeless in their appeal to entertain. What’s more they bring a real breath of the past onto every record player.

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cost of record: £2
from: charity shop