SATURDAY'S SINGLES - THE TURTLES and JETHRO TULL

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Good morning homebodies and welcome to the return of Saturday's Singles, a Birthday edition. First up on the calendar is Chuck Portz, original bassist for The Turtles, who is celebrating his 75th Birthday today. Happy Birthday Chuck ! The single we spin in his honor, is "You Baby", the title track to the group's second album. The tune, released in 1966 on the White Whale label, reached #20 on the Hot 100, #17 on the Cash Box, and #11 in Canada. It was written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri and also released by The Vogues, as well as The Mamas And The Papas, that same year.
It's B-side is "Wanderin' Kind", the lead track from their debut album, It Ain't Me Babe.

Howard Kaylan - vocals, keyboard
Al Nichol - bass, guitar, keyboard, vocals harmony
Mark Volman - guitar, tambourine, vocals
Chuck Portz - bass
Jim Tucker - rhythm guitar
Dwight Tunji Trio - percussion, special effects
Don Murray - drums

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Our second Birthday song is for former Jethro Tull bassist John Evan, who is celebrating his 72nd Birthday. Happy Birthday John ! "Skating Away On The Thin Ice Of A New Day" is our track for him. From their 7th album War Child, released in 1974, on the Chrysalis label, the song peaked at #75 on the Hot 100 and features "Sealion" on the flipside, also from War Child.

Ian Anderson - vocals, flute, acoustic guitar, saxophone
Martin Barre - electric guitar, Spanish guitar
John Evan - organ, piano, synthesizer, accordion
Jeffrey Hammond - bass, string bass
Barriemore Barlow - drums, percussion

With :
Dee Palmer - Orchestra arrangements

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