Dean Torrence - The Teammates: Twenty Years Of Making Music 1965-1985

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: OVCD504
Barcode: 810075112511
Release Date: 14 Oct 2022
Genre: Classic Rock

Collection of Dean Torrence collaborations spanning 1965-1985, including previously unissued recordings, rare tracks, and alternate mixes All songs previously unissued on CD Liner notes by Dean Torrence and extensive track-by-track- Q&A with Dean conducted by Beach Boys/Jan and Dean historian, David Beard “Dean has always been really upbeat, positive, fun-seeking and joy-projecting person on stage. He’s always about pleasing the audience, and I’ve always been very sympathetic to that as well. I think we had a commonality in our philosophy in performing and having a good time.” — Mike Love Dean Torrence’sThe Teammates: Twenty Years Of Making Music 1965-1985 is a curated collection that traverses the decades of the various musical teams Torrence has captained. Whether it was in the producer’s chair, behind the microphone or putting together musical entities, Dean has done it all. This collection includes many of Dean’s rare collaborations with the likes of Mike Love, Jan Berry, Bruce Johnston, Harry Nilsson, and Leon Russell. Teaming with The Beach Boys/Jan & Dean historian David Beard (also editor/publisher of Endless Summer Quarterly), Torrence raided his vaults and discovered previously unreleased recordings from 1965–1985. Beginning with the ultra-rare single of “Summertime, Summertime” by Our Gang (never available on CD and taken from the original 2-track master), this collection is a treasure trove of rarities and previously unheard music. There are alternate recordings by Jan & Dean, never before heard music from 1973 by Terry Melcher, Bruce Johnston & Torrence, and a slew of rare tracks by Mike (Love of The Beach Boys) & Dean from the early ’80s that has never been made available on CD or digitally until now! Omnivore Recordings is proud to continue its association with Dean Torrence on this exciting and rare compilation of historical music from one of the early progenitors of rock ’n’ roll.

Tracklisting
1. Buy Our Album
2. Summertime, Summertime
3. The Theme From Leon’s Garage
4. Louisiana Man (With Session Intro)
5. Snowflakes On Laughing Gravy’s Whiskers
6. Vegetables (Alternate Mix)
7. Moving Day
8. It’s A Beautiful Day
9. Just Keep It Up
10. Love Lace
11. A Teenager In Love
12. I Only Have Eyes For You
13. Get A Job
14. One Summer Night
15. Dead Man’s Curve (Dr. Landy Version)
16. Be True To Your Bud (Budweiser Fight Song)
17. Lightnin’ Strikes
18. Her Boyfriend’s Back
19. Alley Oop
20. Jingle Bell Rock
21. Ride The Wild Surf
22. Order Our Album
23. Fun, Fun, Fun (Commercial)