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Journeyman Jerry And Some Spacemen Session Musicians

Mike King | Taunton, MA United States | 04/06/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jerry Cole played lead guitar in the studio group Jerry Cole & His Spacemen, which featured Plas Johnson on saxophone, Ray Pohlman on bass guitar, Don Randi on keyboards and Hal Blaine on drums. The 20 songs in this collection were taken from their three albums, "Outer Limits" (1963), "Surf Age" (1964) and "Hot Rod Dance Party" (1964). Any notion that this professional studio group would be too polished to rock out is immediately dispelled after listening to the aptly named "Power Surf." "Deep Surf" is a slow song featuring a shimmering guitar tremolo, while the marimbas and brass give it a south of the border feel. "Outer Limits" has a deeper and more ominous sound than the original version, done by the Marketts. "Night Rumble" is the best of the hot rod tunes, as it chugs along with a mean rocking beat. "Roadster Run" zooms along at a fast pace, and features the saxophone to great effect. "Racing Waves" combines the best elements of hot rod and surf instrumentals, and closes out this collection out on a strong note. After his stint with the Spacemen, Jerry took over for Van Morrison as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the group Them. He also did session work with the Byrds, Ray Charles, Johnny Rivers and countless others. Jerry also served as bandleader and lead guitarist for Sonny and Cher, Rick Nelson and even Elvis Presely!"

Overlooked artist

COMPUTERJAZZMAN | Cliffside Park, New Jersey United States | 12/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jerry Cole recorded three albums for Capital in the 60's. His band included Hal Blaine, another of the infamous (along with Jerry), young L.A. studio guys that made many of Phil Spector's records,known as The Wrecking Crew, which included Tommy Tedesco, Leon Russell, Glen Campbell, and so many others that you hear every day on the radio but don't realize who exactly these musicians are, even though they're great and their sounds have been the soundtrack of your life for as long as you can remember. Jerry was talented enough to back up Elvis, so you know he's good. If you like surf and hot rod music, this is a great CD. The Hal Blaine CD is good, too (Deuces. T's an Roadsters).................."

If you like the Ultralounge cds, this is for you

umze | Seattle, WA | 11/13/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is corny, sixties go-go surfer instrumental music - the sort of stuff that's always in the background of those old teenage B-movies. And it's pretty good kitschy music, and should help your beach blanket party get rolling. If you like the retro goofiness of the Ultralounge cds, this is a good purchase."