LP SEALED TOMMY ROE DIZZY 1969 ABC ORIG PRESS BUBBLEGUM ROCK

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Released in early 1969, Dizzy (ABCS-683) is the peak of Tommy Roe's career and a cornerstone of the "Bubblegum Pop" and Pop-Rock era. Produced by Steve Barri, the album features the elite Los Angeles session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew, ensuring a polished, high-energy sound that dominated the charts.

Quick Specs

• Label: ABC Records

• Catalog Number: ABCS-683 (Stereo)

• Producer: Steve Barri

• Arranger: Jimmie Haskell (Strings and Horns)

• Lead Vocals/Guitar: Tommy Roe

• Key Musicians: Hal Blaine (Drums), Joe Osborn (Bass), Ben Benay (Guitar)

Tracklist (ABCS-683)

Side A

1. Heather Honey (Tommy Roe) – 2:52

2. Raining In My Heart (Boudleaux Bryant / Felice Bryant) – 2:51

3. Cinnamon (George Tobin / Johnny Cymbal) – 2:55

4. A Dollar's Worth Of Pennies (Freddy Weller / Tommy Roe) – 2:28

5. Stormy (Buddy Buie / J.R. Cobb) – 3:02

6. Makin' Music (R. Whitley) – 2:22

Side B

1. Money Is My Pay (Freddy Weller / Tommy Roe) – 2:35

2. Proud Mary (John Fogerty) – 3:05

3. Gotta Keep Rolling Along (Tommy Roe) – 2:47

4. Look Out Girl (P.F. Sloan / Steve Barri) – 2:20

5. Dizzy (Freddy Weller / Tommy Roe) – 2:55

Key Highlights & Context

• The Mega-Hit: The title track "Dizzy" was a global phenomenon, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and also hitting #1 in the UK and Canada. It is famous for its multiple key changes (it shifts keys 11 times!).

• Wrecking Crew Pedigree: The instrumental backing is world-class. You are hearing the same rhythm section (Hal Blaine and Joe Osborn) that played on hits for Simon & Garfunkel and The Mamas & the Papas.

• Songwriting Partners: Many of the original songs were co-written with Freddy Weller, who was also a member of Paul Revere & The Raiders.

• Covers: The album features Roe's "bubblegum" take on contemporary hits like Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary" and the Classics IV hit "Stormy."

LISTEN  "Dizzy"

• 1969 LP Released on ABC Records # ABCS-683 (Stereo).    .
• This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. Drilled hole by bottom right corner.