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The Clique The Clique (1969)
Originally Released 1969\nCD Edition Released July 28, 1998\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: The sole album by the Clique is in reality the last full album cult hero Gary Zekley would produce. (Though the Austin-based band, also renowned in garage-psych circles for the first known cover of a Roky Erickson song, had recorded several previous singles, they did not play on the album; only singer Randy Shaw appears, with backing vocalists and musicians pulled from Zekley's usual stable of L.A. session pros.) Although the album spawned a Top 40 hit in the Tommy James-penned "Sugar on Sunday" and is best known for containing the original "Superman," an underground garage rock classic given a new commercial life when R.E.M. covered it on Lifes Rich Pageant, it's not really Zekley's best work. By 1969, Zekley's brand of sunshine pop was out of commercial favor, and too much of The Clique is taken up with blatant copies of the current AM chart favorites. "Hallelujah!" is a blatant Blood, Sweat & Tears rip-off, and "Judy Judy Judy" is pure Three Dog Night (with the "Sock it to me!" chorus shamelessly added to tie into Laugh-In star Judy Carne's popularity). For all the shameless hucksterism, though, Zekley still manages a few gems, particularly the Tommy James-like "Little Miss Lucy" and the hyper-dramatic "My Darkest Hour." (The cover of the Bee Gees' "Holiday" is nice, too, though it adds little to the original.) And, true, "Superman" deserves every bit of its acclaim; it's by far the best song on the album. The Clique is perfectly listenable and occasionally terrific, but this is not Zekley at the peak of his powers; try the Yellow Balloon's self-titled disc or the Fun and Games' Elephant Candy for that. The Varese Sarabande reissue adds seven tracks from demos and singles, including two songs produced by Tommy James and featuring the Shondells as Shaw's backing group. -- Stewart Mason\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThis music recalls a more melodious time in rock & roll, June 12, 2006\nReviewer: R. Sobkoviak "DHTML mentor/former radio personality" (Chicagoland USA)\nMy six year old son likes the song "Sugar on Sunday", and he prefers the Clique's version to the Shondells' version. Some music just stands the test of time, even if people have in the past called it fluff or bubblegum. \n\nPop and power pop music sure was different from "Whole Lotta Love" and "Court of the Crimson King" that you were hearing on FM radio at the time, but it sure was fun. Hearing it today instantly evokes memories for me of a much simpler time. People say the same thing about 50's pop, too. \n\nAnyhow...favorites on this album are "Sugar on Sunday", "My Darkest Hour" and "Shadow of Your Love". There's a decent rendition of the Brothers Gibb's "Holiday" and the original "Hallelujah"--ultimately a hit for the band Sweathog. \n\nThe original "Superman" is a gem...an awesome cover of this song found it's way onto R.E.M.'s "Life's Rich Pageant" in 1986 as an unlisted bonus track. \n\nI'd pay money to see this band reunite.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nWow, they're here, June 25, 2004\nReviewer: Ray Shea (Austin, TX United States)\nI was working at the Rice radio station in Houston when the REM version of "Superman" came out, and our walking encyclopedia of 60's music, Stan Ostrum, dug out his original copy of your album. The Clique version became a big hit on our station that year.\nI wish we'd known you were still in town, we would have loved to have you down for a visit.\n\nI woke up this morning with Superman stuck in my head, and checked, and lo and behold its on CD now! This is awesome.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nLead Guitar of The Clique says Hi!, April 1, 2004\nReviewer: Cooper Hawthorne "cptcoop" (Beaumont, TX United States)\nTo My Former Band Mates and Fans:\nWow, does time fly! I just read the post from John Kanesaw, Jr., our drummer. I relocated to Beaumont, TX, in 2000, and would love to get together again. Larry Lawson (keyboards) and I have discussed the "Clique Reunion Tour" in jest over the years, but we have talked to Bruce Tinch (bass guitar) and Randy Shaw (lead singer)on different occasions and we all think it would be fun! No one seems to know where David Dunham (vocals and sax) is these days but I would enjoy hearing from him too. I found the CD at Best Buys, back in the late 90's and it was quite a surprise! I had left the band by the time the original LP was released, but I was on the original three 45's we released prior to the album. I have many great memories of the venues and other bands that we played with back then. John, I bet you must have a collection of photos etc. from our early days. Would love to get together with you again. I'm in Beaumont and in the phone book. I'll try to get in touch with you too. Best regards to all..... Cooper F. Hawthorne, Jr. * Lead Guitar * The Clique\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThis Band Was So Loved Here in Houston, November 1, 2003\nReviewer: Janet Foster (Houston, Tx United States)\nThis band was very beloved by their fans here in Houston. I saw them play in over 150 venues. When this album came out we were overjoyed. We instantly knew every word and sang them at the top of our lungs when we heard the song on the radio. Local radio was very different in those days. They really appreciated local bands and gave them lots of airplay. I'm so glad that now my album won't get worn out and I can play the CD everyday.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nMemories from the Drummer of The Clique..., October 28, 2003\nReviewer: John G. Kanesaw, Jr. (Groves, TX USA)\nAs a founding member of this band of crazy musicians, it's a shock to see that the album is now out on CD - it was originally released on White Whale Records. I loved all the guys in the group, even through the personnel changes, and I see that Larry, and David's daughter have posted a review - best wishes to all my old band-mates, and to all of our loyal fans of the past! Guess I'll have to order the CD to go with my original record albums... what a hoot!\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nAWSOME MUSIC FOR AN AWSOME TIME, August 31, 2003\nReviewer: LARRY LAWSON (The Woodlands, Texas)\nThis group was one of the best Texas (Houston) rock groups of the 60's. They were a show group that not only knew how to play music, harmonize but really put on a show. The synergies of the individuals were perfect as they each anticipated the other members of the group. Their music was of a generation that reflected the innocence of youth, but the movement of rock. I have such great and wonderful memories of The Clique because I was a founding member, vocalist and keyboard player. If you're looking for a piece of 60's reflection...this is it. The original members of The Clique were Larry Lawson, Cooper Hawthorne(Lead Guitar/vocals, Bruce Tinch(Bass Guitar), John Kannesaw(Drums/Vocals), Randy Shaw(Vocals) and David Dunham(Sax/Vocals).\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nWhat memories I have with this one!, November 24, 2001\nReviewer: Mike L Coy (AUSTIN, TX United States)\nBack in 1968 I was a freshman in high school in Beaumont, Texas.\nThe older sister of a girl I knew was dating the lead singer for this band out of Houston called the Cligue. I got them to play at the Jr/Sr Prom...their hit "I Hold Out My Hand" had just hit # 1 that day! What a prom...what a night for a 15 yr old kid.\nThis album, to me, personifies what a perfect era for music the late 60's and early 70's really were.\nI hope you buy it and enjoy it as much as I have.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nOld Time Memories, January 19, 2001\nReviewer: Joseph Kotow (seminole, fl United States)\nIn 1968 the manager of the Clique and I were in the Coast Guard stationed in New Orleans and took a TRIP to Texas one week-end to spend some time with the band. These were a great group of guys that had a lot of fun. Sugar on Sunday is my favorite, and everytime I listen to it, it takes me back to a time when the world was different time and place than now.! I think this is a fantastic CD, buy it you'll fall in love with it. Thanks for the memories Richard.\n\nHalf.com Details \nProducer: Gary Zekley, Tommy James & The Shondells \n\nAlbum Notes\nThis 1998 reissue contains 6 bonus tracks.\nIncludes liner notes by Dominic Priori.
This rock cd contains 17 tracks and runs 46min 22sec.
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