Just The Right Sound: The Association Anthology CD

Recorded between 1965 and 1981. Includes liner notes by Dawn Eden.

With their flower-power-tinged pop masterpieces and heavenly vocal harmonies the Association was at the epicenter of the '60s California "sunshine pop" scene whose other luminaries included the Mamas & the Papas and the Beach Boys. Though the group's many hits make up a major part of the '60s musical legacy, the Association's only representation on CD in the US before the release of t

'60s folk and rock fans remember David Blue as perhaps the most authentic Dylan imitator in an era full of them, and certainly everything about this 1966 release, from the half-spoken, half-sung vocals, to the bluesy, keyboard-rich arrangements, to even the album cover shot of Blue sporting a curly Dylan-like haircut, brings Bob to mind. But Blue came by his Dylan influence honestly; he was not only a friend, part of the inner circle of Greenwich Village folkies, but also, as legend would have it, helped Dylan come up with the chords to Blowin' in the Wind. So if mid-' 60s Bob is your bag, you're gonna love this long-lost record, a key artifact of a very special time and place. A Collectors' Choice Music exclusive, with new notes featuring an interview with album producer Arthur Gorson!

Additional personnel includes: Glen Campbell, Larry Carlton (guitar); Wilton Felder (bass); Hal Blaine (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion).

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Producers include: Benny Golson, Barry DeVorzon, Curt Boettcher, Jerry Yester, Bones Howe.

Compilation producers: Bill Inglot, Bob Hyde.

Engineers include: Gary Paxton, Stan Ross, Pete Romano.

Personnel: Gary "Jules" Alexander (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar); Jim Yester (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Larry Ramos (vocals, guitar); Terry Kirkman (vocals, harmonica, recorder, reeds, brass, percussion); Richard Thompson (vocals, piano, keyboards); Ted Bluechel (vocals, drums, percussion); Russ Giguere (vocals, percussion); Brian Cole, Joan Sliwin, Alexandra Sliwin, Marsha Temmer (vocals); Mike Deasy Sr. (guitar, sitar); Michael Fennelly (guitar, percussion); David Cohen, David Spinozza, Dean Parks, Dan Ferguson, Joey Stec, Larry Carlton, Lee Mallory, Artie Wayne, Tim May, Ben Benay (guitar); Rodney Dillard (acoustic guitar, dobro); Buddy Emmons (steel guitar); Herb Pedersen (banjo); Bud Shank (flute); Larry Knechtel (piano, electric piano, harpsichord, organ, keyboards); Don Randi (piano, keyboards); John Boylan (piano); Michael Melvoin (electric piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Tony Greco, Lincoln Mayorga, Butch Parker (keyboards); Michael Boddicker (synthesizer); Toxey French (vibraphone, drums); Steve Nelson (vibraphone); Gary Coleman (marimba, percussion); Hal Blaine (drums, percussion); Ed Greene, James M. "Jimmy" Troxel, Jim Gordon , John Guerin, Mike Williams, Ron Edgar (drums); Larry Bunker (congas, percussion); Paulinho Da Costa (congas); Bones Howe (tambourine); Curt Boettcher, Gene Estes, Milt Holland, Sandy Salisbury, Emil Richards (percussion); Clark Burroughs, Jerry Yester, Ruthann Friedman, Tommy Tedesco (background vocals).

Audio Mixer: Rudy Hill.

Audio Remasterers: Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot.

Liner Note Authors: Dawn Eden; Leigh Hall; Bill Inglot.

Recording information: A & M Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Columbia Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); G.S.P. Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Gold Star Recording Studio, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Homewood Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Larrabee Sound Studios, West Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); RCA Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Sound Recorders, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Sunset-Highland Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); Sunwest Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); T.T.G (03/27/1967-04/22/1981); The University Of UtahQ (May 2002, p.126) - 3 out of 5 stars - "...Their hits epitomise the rediscovered 'sunshine pop' sound: their nimble, flighty mood is perfect as a carefree sunday morning soundtrack."
Mojo (Publisher) (5/02, p.120) - "...This lovingly compiled set will allow you to step into The Association's nice - not too hot - jacuzzi for the soul."