The Montanas hailed from Wolverhampton, UK ("the Midlands") and had a rather long run together which later produced two minor US hit singles. Most of the groups releases found more of a pop flavor, but this track matches two of my favorite things; namely, a strong R&B influence and devastating FUZZ guitar.
from 1966...
THE MONTANAS - THAT'S WHEN HAPPINESS BEGAN
The flip side "You Gotta Be Loved", while not in the class of "Happiness..." is a nice pop rocker in it's own right.
ReplyDeleteThe Montanas featured future Trapeze Terence Rowley. The managed to squeeze out 9 45s between 65 and 69. This was their second.
ReplyDeleteGreat record (and blog!).
ReplyDeleteThis song is actually a cover of an American garage band, can't remember which off the top of my head.