The Yellow Balloon was Don Grady's (Robbie on TV's My Three Sons) rock & roll group, but even more important, the brainchild of California producer Gary Zekley. Not unlike a Gary Usher, Zekley could grab a bunch of musicians and — filling in the needed holes with his own talent — produce sessions that rivaled Phil Spector or Brian Wilson for big sound and teen spirit. Grady had already been recording for the same label with his own group, the Windupwatch Band, when Zekley started climbing the charts with "Yellow Balloon," creating a need for a new group to go with the hit. Grady became the drummer and other members were recruited from various bands around the country, but in the studio, it was still Zekley's show all the way. This 20-track compilation brings together the 11 tracks from the Yellow Balloon's 1967 album, along with the Don Grady with the Windupwatch Band singles (also released on the same Canterbury label), a couple of unreleased demos, and an interview with the late Gary Zekley putting it all in perspective.
1 How Can I Be Down Altfeld, Gibson, Zekley 2:14
2 Stained Glass Window Agrati, Zekley 2:03
3 Baby Baby It's You St. John, Zekley 1:57
4 Panama Red Lee, Zekley 1:39
5 I've Got a Feeling for Love Altfeld, Gibson, Lee, Zekley 2:18
6 Yellow Balloon Lee, Saint John, Zekley 2:16
7 Good Feelin' Time Agrati, Zekley 2:12
8 Follow the Sunshine Byrne, Ferrell 2:35
9 Springtime Girl Byrne, Ferrell 2:06
10 Can't Get Enough of Your Love Anthony, Saint John, Zekley 2:16
11 Junk Maker Shoppe Agrati 2:37
12 Noollab Wolley [*] Lee, Saint John, Zekley 2:16
13 The Children of St. Monica [*] Grady 3:10
Composed by: Grady
Performed by: Yellow Balloon, Grady, Don & The Windupwatchband
14 A Good Man to Have Around the House [#/*] Grady 2:24
Composed by: Grady
Performed by: Yellow Balloon, Don Grady
15 Impressions with Syvonne [*] Grady 2:50
Composed by: Grady
Performed by: Yellow Balloon, Don Grady
16 Leaving It Up to You [*] Grady 2:10
Composed by: Grady
Performed by: Yellow Balloon, Don Grady
17 Can't Get Enough of Your Love [*] Anthony, Saint John, Zekley 1:32
18 Follow the Sunshine [alternate take/#/*/mix/version] Byrne, Ferrell 2:34
19 How Can I Be Down [#/*/demo version] Altfeld, Gibson, Zekley 2:04
20 Gary Zekley Interview [#/*] 7:09
Releases
Year
Type
Label
Catalog #
1998 CD Sundazed 11069
Styles
Rock
Pop
Psychedelic
Psychedelic Pop
Sunshine Pop
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