Various Artists - Early Works Of John Simon 1965-1967 (2025)

This release serves as an anthology of 50 singles recorded by producer John Simon between 1965 and 1967. The collection highlights the early stages of Simon's career, preceding his acclaim for iconic 1968 albums, and documents his experimentation across a broad spectrum of genres, ranging from jazz and polka to pop music. Curated by Hirokazu Yakame, the edition illustrates the formation of Simon's unique production style within the context of the 1960s music industry.

Tracklist:
1-1 Charles Lloyd - YOU KNOW [1:40]
1-2 Skitch Henderson - COME THURSDAY [2:03]
1-3 THE TEN TUFF GUITARS - MOONSHOT! [2:02]
1-4 FRANKIE YANKOVIC AND HIS YANKS - SAIGON SALLY [2:29]
1-5 THE CYRKLE - RED RUBBER BALL [2:19]
1-6 THE SUNJET SERENADERS STEELBAND - SUN DANCE [3:01]
1-7 Bob Morrison - WAIT [2:22]
1-8 THE BAROQUE INEVITABLE - SUNNY [2:01]
1-9 CLEFS OF LAVENDER HILL - ONE MORE TIME [2:38]
1-10 Bonnie Herman - HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE [2:02]
1-11 Bonnie Herman - HUSH DON’T CRY [2:28]
1-12 FRANKIE YANKOVIC AND HIS YANKS - LET’S GO SKIING [2:08]
1-13 THE CYRKLE - PLEASE DON’T EVER LEAVE ME [1:59]
1-14 MARK IV - HOLLOW WOMAN [2:06]
1-15 Bob Morrison - GO AWAY [2:42]
1-16 Brute Force - IN JIM’S GARAGE [2:48]
1-17 THE CYRKLE - WE HAD A GOOD THING GOIN’ [2:45]
1-18 Bernadette Peters - YOU’RE TAKING ME FOR GRANTED [2:50]
1-19 Bernadette Peters - WILL YOU CARE WHAT’S HAP’NIN’ TO ME, BABY? [2:24]
1-20 THE LOMAX ALLIANCE - TRY AS YOU MAY [2:29]
1-21 Skitch Henderson - THE EYES OF LOVE (CAROL’S THEME) [2:19]
1-22 The Brothers Four - WALKIN’ BACKWARDS DOWN THE ROAD [2:43]
1-23 TRAVIS AND COVENTRY - GIMME ONE GOOD REASON [2:09]
1-24 Simon & Garfunkel - FAKIN’ IT [3:18]
1-25 Simon & Garfunkel - YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE YOUR INTEREST LIES [2:20]
1-26 THE ONE - HEY TAXI [2:09]
1-27 The Brothers Four - HERE TODAY AND GONE TOMORROW [2:51]
1-28 THOR’S HAMMER - SHOW ME YOU LIKE ME [3:08]
1-29 THOR’S HAMMER - STAY [2:25]
1-30 Brute Force - BRUTE’S PARTY [2:19]