This single was the followup release to their US #1 hit "The Game Of Love", and also the second-to-last release featuring Wayne Fontana as the frontman of this Manchester, UK group.
While there's no denying the commercial appeal and greatness of "Game Of Love", this followup release is just as strong. The record has a sinister edge, propelled along by the excellent drumming of Ric Rothwell, some downright bizarre tambourine hits, and an incredible guitar break courtesy of Graham Foote. These guys were seriously excellent musicians, as their Beat Beat Beat performance (seen on youtube) shows off.
Wayne left the group mid-tour in 1965, and struck out on a solo career. He had some solo hits in Australia, while the Mindbenders had another massive hit in "Groovy Kind Of Love" the following year.
from 1965...
WAYNE FONTANA & THE MINDBENDERS - IT'S JUST A LITTLE BIT TOO LATE
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2 comments:
Could never understand why this record didn't get more airplay. Should've at least hit the top 20.
The song is familiar. I'm sure it charted on Buffalo or Toronto radio at the time.
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