Top longplayers from the past

16 April 2024

60 years ago today, on 16 April 1964, the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in history released their self-titled debut LP. 11 out of the 12 songs were covers of, mostly, American R&B songs, from Chuck Berry, Rufus Thomas, Buddy Holly, Willie Dixon and others.

The only original, written by the glimmer twins Jagger/Richards, was hit single Tell Me.

The album’s front cover was a photo taken by Nicholas Wright. No title or identifying information other than the picture and the Decca logo. An “unheard of” design concept originated by visionary manager Andrew Loog Oldham.

Some notable artists were on the track ‘Little By Little’: Allen Clarke and Graham Nash (both in The Hollies at the time) with backing vocals, crooner Gene Pitney on piano, and infamous producer Phil Spector on percussion and maracas.

The LP topped the UK and Australian charts.

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