(22nd August 1958)
Hal and Herb Kalin’s only UK hit is a breezy little thing, floor-friendly and with enough quirky touches to suggest that something a bit more demented is trying to break the pop surface. It never quite does - the castanets are mere emphasis, never fiery; the backing vocals nudge at the edges of wackiness but then hold back. Enjoyable but minor - a sound jiving its way towards the generic. 5
LINK: The Kalins’ story in their own words - a jolly read!
Written by Tom on Thursday, January 29th, 2004 | 886 views |
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