The Story
If you're looking for raucous R&B or frantic freakbeat, you've come to the wrong place. It's not very cool to like the radio-friendly, commercial side of 1960s music these days, especially when it comes to the so-called beat boom, is it? Crate-diggers and compilers alike go straight for the rave-ups and the moody side of Mersey. What about the seven-inchers that were safe to bring home to mum and dad? Well, there are 34 slices of quality pop awaiting your ears made by artists who wouldn't dare leave the house without their shirt tucked in. Pour yourself a glass of milk, turn the volume up to a moderate level, and don't forget - Please Say Something Nice.
Description
If you're looking for raucous R&B or frantic freakbeat, you've come to the wrong place. It's not very cool to like the radio-friendly, commercial side of 1960s music these days, especially when it comes to the so-called beat boom, is it? Crate-diggers and compilers alike go straight for the rave-ups and the moody side of Mersey. What about the seven-inchers that were safe to bring home to mum and dad? Well, there are 34 slices of quality pop awaiting your ears made by artists who wouldn't dare leave the house without their shirt tucked in. Pour yourself a glass of milk, turn the volume up to a moderate level, and don't forget - Please Say Something Nice.
