Search - Various Artists :: Sunshine Days 2: 60's Pop Classics

Pop lite stuff

Zub | Forks Twp., PA | 11/10/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"In this, the second volume of Varese's compilation series of light pop tunes from the later 60s, is found an eclectic mix of monster, modest and non- hits. Nestled between such top-10 commonplace hits such as the Mamas and Papas' remake of the Shirelles' "Dedicated To The One I Love", Keith's medicinal "98.6" and the Monkees' "Daydream Believer" are some rarely-found tunes such as the Trade Winds' "Mind Excursion" and Ronny and the Daytonas' (of "Little GTO" notoriety) "Sandy" that took a back seat to these groups' more well-known charting singles. In among the five top-10 and seven top-100 charters found here are two sides that never dented the top-100 at all. Sound quality is very good with tracks 2,4-5,8-9,12 and 14 appearing in stereo with the remainder in original single-version mono. Rounding out the piece is an eight-page liner notes booklet providing backround info on the included tracks along with production credits. For fans of the genre, this collection offers a nice mix of well- and lesser-known tunes exemplifing the more chipper side of late 60s pop."