"Not Too Long Ago" by the Uniques-- Part 2: The Uniques

From Wikipedia.

The Uniques were a Louisiana band primarily based there and in Kentucky, active from 1965-1970.  They recorded most of their material at Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, Texas, and released it on Paula Records of Shreveport, Louisiana.  Their two biggest hits were "Not Too Long Ago" and "All These Things."

One of its members was the future country star Joe Stampley, who would re-record these for his country career.  "All These Things" was written by Art Neville.

In the fall of 2010, the group was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during their 45th anniversary tour.  Original members present were Joe Stampley, Bobby Stampley, Ray Mills, Jum Woodford and Mike  Love.

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"Not Too Long Ago" By the Uniques-- Part 1

One of the really great songs from the 1960s, unfortunately, one that most people do not know.  Give it a listen on You Tube.  I'd heard it before as a Beach music song.

I noticed it on the March 5, 1965, WLS Silver Dollar Survey where it was at #35.  It was right behind #31 "Go Now" by the Moody Blues, #32 "Orange Blossom Special" by Johnny Cash, #33. "Hurt So Bad" by Little Anthony & the Imperials and #34 "Stranger in Town" by Del Shannon.

I didn't recognize it from the title until I listened to it.  Hey, that's a beach song!!  It is also as good of a 1960s pop song as you're going to get.

From You Tube:  Southern pop quintet that featured later country singer Joe Stampley doing the singing.  Record produce by Dale Hawkins and recorded and the Paula label.  It reached #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 20, 1965.

Hey, I'm a huge Moe and Joe fan.  I didn't know that.

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