Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Tremeloes - The Complete CBS Recordings 1966-72 [2020] (6 x CDs)

TREMELOES

Tremeloes - The Complete CBS Recordings 1966-72 [2020] (6 x CDs)

The Tremeloes (formerly Brian Poole and The Tremeloes) are an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, England. They initially found success in the British Invasion era with lead singer Brian Poole, scoring a UK chart-topper in 1963 with "Do You Love Me". The band achieved their greatest success after Poole's departure in 1966. The band reformed as a four-piece that year with Chip Hawkes on bass, Rick Westwood on lead guitar, Alan Blakely on rhythm guitar, and Dave Munden on drums. All four members sang, with most of the leads being sung by Hawkes and Munden. The quartet had 13 top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart between 1967 and 1971 including "Here Comes My Baby", "Even the Bad Times Are Good", "(Call Me) Number One", "Me and My Life" and their most successful single, "Silence Is Golden" (1967). Various other musicians came and went after 1974, but all members of the 1966–1973 quartet, along with Poole, have at some point performed with later versions of the band, which is still together as of 2023.

Two band members had children who become pop stars in their own right. Poole's daughters Karen and Shelly Poole made several hit records as "Alisha's Attic" between 1996 and 2001. Hawkes's son Chesney Hawkes is a successful singer-songwriter who has also toured for a number of years as a member of the Tremeloes. (Wikipedia)


The box set “The Tremeloes – The Complete CBS Recordings 1966-72” stands as a tribute to the timeless charm of the Tremeloes, a British group that made a significant and unforgettable impact on the music world in the 1960s and early 1970s. Released in August 2020, this comprehensive collection encapsulates the band’s prolific period with CBS Records, offering listeners a chance to revisit the Tremeloes’ musical journey in all its glory.

The Tremeloes’ success can be attributed to their versatility and ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape. Their music, a blend of rock and pop, resonated with a wide audience. The band’s knack for creating catchy, upbeat tunes, coupled with their engaging stage presence, made them a popular choice among music lovers. This box set, with its mix of stereo and mono tracks, showcases this versatility, spanning genres from pop, rock to beat.  

The success of this box set lies in its meticulous curation and its comprehensiveness. Containing six CDs with remastered tracks, including beloved singles, deep cuts, and previously unreleased versions, including a rare unissued soundtrack for the the Spanish movie “May Morning” with the recording taking place in February 1970 and an unreleased version of a song with Dave Munden vocals. 

It includes all the Tremeloes’ recordings with CBS from 1966 to 1972, providing fans with a complete overview of the band’s work during this period.  The tracks have been carefully remastered to ensure the best possible sound quality, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the nuances of the Tremeloes’ music. The band’s sound has never been more impressive, thanks to the expert mastering by Oli Hemingway at The Wax Works. This attention to detail extends to the packaging, which includes a booklet featuring an essay and photos from the band’s career. 

Even as time marches on, the music of The Tremeloes continues to enchant audiences, a fact underscored by the high praise and positive critiques the box set has garnered. This enduring fascination is a testament to The Tremeloes’ artistic prowess and their ability to craft music that defies the ravages of time. “The Complete CBS Recordings 1966-72” is a resounding success as it encapsulates the quintessence of The Tremeloes during their most impactful years. It delivers a top-tier, immersive auditory experience that resonates with both ardent fans and those new to their music. The box set serves as a testament to the band’s significant contributions to the British pop-rock scene and stands as a beacon of how music can outlast time, continuing to inspire and delight long after its inception. This exhaustive compilation, boasting 165 tracks in total and over seven hours of music, leaves no note unplayed. This collection is sure to captivate fans of pop and rock music from the 1960s and 1970s. (B)

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Track lists

CD01

01 Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby 3:07

02 Tremeloes - Run Baby Run 2:39

03 Tremeloes - My Town 2:25

04 Tremeloes - Round And Round 2:23

05 Tremeloes - What A State I'm In 2:22

06 Tremeloes - Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 2:29

07 Tremeloes - Good Day Sunshine 1:58

08 Tremeloes - You 2:33

09 Tremeloes - Let Your Hair Hang Down 2:31

10 Tremeloes - Shake Hands And Come Out Crying 2:23

11 Tremeloes - When I'm With Her 2:19

12 Tremeloes - Even The Bad Times Are Good 2:53

13 Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby (Uk Single Version) 2:46

14 Tremeloes - Gentleman Of Pleasure 2:38

15 Tremeloes - Jenny's Alright 2:24

16 Tremeloes - Be Mine 2:23

17 Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby 3:04

18 Tremeloes - Run Baby Run (Back Into My Arms) 2:38

19 Tremeloes - My Town 2:24

20 Tremeloes - Round And Round 2:21

21 Tremeloes - What A State I'm In 2:21

22 Tremeloes - Loving You (Is Sweeter Than Ever) 2:29

23 Tremeloes - Good Day Sunshine 1:57

24 Tremeloes - You 2:31

25 Tremeloes - Let Your Hair Hang Down 2:30

26 Tremeloes - Shake Hands (And Come Out Crying) 2:23

27 Tremeloes - When I'm With Her 2:19

28 Tremeloes - Even The Bad Times Are Good (Stereo Version) 2:52

29 Tremeloes - Even The Bad Times Are Good (Alternative Stereo Version) 2:54


CD02

01 Tremeloes - Happy Song 3:00

02 Tremeloes - Running Out 2:14

03 Tremeloes - Negotiations In Soho Square 3:01

04 Tremeloes - Suddenly Winter 2:25

05 Tremeloes - Sunshine Games 1:55

06 Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden 3:09

07 Tremeloes - Norman Stanley Jones St. Clair 2:43

08 Tremeloes - Cool Jerk 2:47

09 Tremeloes - I'm With You All The Way 2:46

10 Tremeloes - Sing Sorta Swingle 2:15

11 Tremeloes - Too Many Fish In The Sea 3:02

12 Tremeloes - Come On Home 2:58

13 Tremeloes - Sing Sorta Swingle (Alternative Mono Version) 2:21

14 Tremeloes - On Love 3:35

15 Tremeloes - Every Little Bit Hurts 3:53

16 Tremeloes - No No No 3:02

17 Tremeloes - Happy Song 2:59

18 Tremeloes - Running Out 2:15

19 Tremeloes - Negotiations In Soho Square 3:01

20 Tremeloes - Suddenly Winter 2:23

21 Tremeloes - Sunshine Games 1:55

22 Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden 3:10

23 Tremeloes - Norman Stanley Jones St. Clair 2:43

24 Tremeloes - Cool Jerk 2:47

25 Tremeloes - I'm With You All The Way 2:46

26 Tremeloes - Sing Sorta Swingle 2:15

27 Tremeloes - Too Many Fish In The Sea 3:02

28 Tremeloes - Come On Home 2:58

29 Tremeloes - Sing Sorta Swingle (Alternative Stereo Version) 2:21


CD03

01 Tremeloes - Suddenly You Love Me 2:47

02 Tremeloes - As You Are 2:46

03 Tremeloes - Helule Helule 2:51

04 Tremeloes - Girl From Nowhere 2:30

05 Tremeloes - My Little Lady 2:42

06 Tremeloes - All The World To Me 2:44

07 Tremeloes - You Don't Know Like I Know 2:40

08 Tremeloes - Show Me 3:11

09 Tremeloes - I Take What I Want 2:08

10 Tremeloes - Reach Out I'll Be There 3:08

11 Tremeloes - Peggy Sue 2:53

12 Tremeloes - Everyday 1:59

13 Tremeloes - The Lion Sleeps Tonight 2:26

14 Tremeloes - Rag Doll 2:50

15 Tremeloes - I'll See You There 2:30

16 Tremeloes - Willie And The Hand Jive 2:45

17 Tremeloes - Helule Helule 2:46

18 Tremeloes - Girl From Nowhere 2:31

19 Tremeloes - Alley Oop 3:10

20 Tremeloes - Travelling Circus 2:40

21 Tremeloes - Ain't Nothin' But A House Party 3:13

22 Tremeloes - Suddenly You Love Me 2:45

23 Tremeloes - You Don't Know Like I Know 2:37

24 Tremeloes - Show Me 3:10

25 Tremeloes - Be Mine 2:22

26 Tremeloes - I Take What I Want 2:07

27 Tremeloes - Reach Out I'll Be There 3:09

28 Tremeloes - E In Silenzio 3:10


CD04

01 Tremeloes - I Shall Be Released 3:32

02 Tremeloes - I Miss My Baby 2:55

03 Tremeloes - I'm Gonna Try 2:40

04 Tremeloes - I Will See You There 3:24

05 Tremeloes - En Tu Mundo 2:46

06 Tremeloes - Hello World 3:23

07 Tremeloes - Up Down, All Around 3:44

08 Tremeloes - Once On A Sunday Morning 2:57

09 Tremeloes - Fa La La La La La Le 2:41

10 Tremeloes - Sadness Of Tomorrow 2:56

11 Tremeloes - Call Me Number One 3:46

12 Tremeloes - Instant Whip 4:38

13 Tremeloes - Run Baby Run (Back Into My Arms) 1:28

14 Tremeloes - Shake Hands (And Come Out Crying) 0:57

15 Tremeloes - Hello World 1:42

16 Tremeloes - My Little Lady 2:25

17 Tremeloes - Angel Of The Morning 3:30

18 Tremeloes - Games People Play 1:20

19 Tremeloes - Proud Mary 3:35

20 Tremeloes - Blessed 2:58

21 Tremeloes - Here Comes My Baby 2:45

22 Tremeloes - En Tu Mundo 3:29

23 Tremeloes - Mountain Dew 1:49

24 Tremeloes - Fbi 0:44

25 Tremeloes - I Shall Be Released 3:27

26 Tremeloes - Silence Is Golden 1:46

27 Tremeloes - Even The Bad Times Are Good 1:55

28 Tremeloes - Suddenly You Love Me 2:45

29 Tremeloes - Good Times 1:03


CD05

01 Tremeloes - Wait For Me 3:15

02 Tremeloes - Long Road 2:50

03 Tremeloes - Now's The Time 2:54

04 Tremeloes - Try Me 3:30

05 Tremeloes - But Then I 4:05

06 Tremeloes - Before I Sleep 3:04

07 Tremeloes - Boola Boola 3:14

08 Tremeloes - I Swear 2:41

09 Tremeloes - Baby 2:47

10 Tremeloes - By The Way 3:04

11 Tremeloes - Willow Tree 4:02

12 Tremeloes - Me And My Life 3:14

13 Tremeloes - Wait For Me (Alternative Version) 3:30

14 Tremeloes - What Can I Do 2:54

15 Tremeloes - Yellow River 2:47

16 Tremeloes - Breakheart Motel 2:24

17 Tremeloes - Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham 2:46

18 Tremeloes - Take It Easy 3:36

19 Tremeloes - Hello Buddy 2:50

20 Tremeloes - My Woman 2:31

21 Tremeloes - Right Wheel, Left Hammer, Sham (2000 Stereo Mix) 3:41

22 Tremeloes - Yellow River 3:25

23 Tremeloes - No Comprendes (Yellow River) 2:36

24 Tremeloes - Jacqueline 2:57

25 Tremeloes - Call Me Number One (2000 Stereo Mix) 3:47


CD06

01 Tremeloes - May Morning 1:57

02 Tremeloes - All Pull Together 1:44

03 Tremeloes - Till The Sun Goes Down 3:17

04 Tremeloes - Turn On With Thee 3:16

05 Tremeloes - I Can't Even Breathe Down Here 1:04

06 Tremeloes - May Morning (Reprise 1) 1:39

07 Tremeloes - Anything 5:25

08 Tremeloes - Think Of What You Said 2:21

09 Tremeloes - Beer Duel 0:57

10 Tremeloes - Hard Time 3:07

11 Tremeloes - I'll Take You Home 2:32

12 Tremeloes - Bunch Of Rapes 1:04

13 Tremeloes - May Morning (Reprise 2) 2:39

14 Tremeloes - I You Know 4:25

15 Tremeloes - Anything (Reprise) 1:29

16 Tremeloes - I You Know (Version 2) 3:47

17 Tremeloes - Remember Looking Back 2:57

18 Tremeloes - No No No 3:18

19 Tremeloes - No More Sad Songs 3:02

20 Tremeloes - Too Late (To Be Saved) 3:16

21 Tremeloes - If You Ever 3:01

22 Tremeloes - How Can You Say Goodbye 2:47

23 Tremeloes - Heaven Knows Why 2:39

24 Tremeloes - I Like It That Way 2:37

25 Tremeloes - Wakamaker 3:00

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8 comments:

  1. Once again thanks very much BB (I'm still catching up with the disco releases - I had to get my platform shoes and flairs out of the cupboard)

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    1. Hi Dr Robert.
      This set is great, enjoy. it when you can.
      Good move on the disco revival, good shoes and flairs really counts for something (also good back and knees help).
      Cheers.

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  2. Thanks for sharing this BB. (I grew up in Dagenham.)

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  3. Thanks so kindly for posting these, this British stuff has always been extremely fascinating to a Chicago kid like myself, really love the way they sped up the blues and R&B and gave it a frantic youthful energy. Really love listening to the Merseyside stuff you post as well. All the best and much gratitude for continuing to provide a music history education for all of us!

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    1. Hi JohnnyJazz365.
      It always pleases me when I hear that the posts are hitting home runs with the visitors of the blog.
      I like to make the post varied and interesting. Glad you enjoy them.
      Cheers.

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  4. The Trems go back a long way and although they were very unhip for many years their quality always shone through .. thanks very much for sharing BB

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    1. My pleasure, Rockolababy.
      I agree a good quality band.
      Cheers.

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