Johnny & The Blue Beats - Smile
Review by Joel Escuadro
Smile by Johnny & The Blue Beats is a lively and upbeat album that will surely get you grooving. The band's unique blend of rock, blues, and ska music creates a sound that is both familiar and fresh.
The album's opening track, "Smile," sets the tone for the rest of the record with its catchy melody and infectious rhythm. "Shake It Up" is another standout track, featuring a driving bassline and energetic horns.
Throughout the album, Johnny's vocals are strong and emotive, delivering each song's lyrics with passion and conviction. The Blue Beats' instrumentation is equally impressive, with each member contributing to the album's overall sound.
One of the highlights of Smile is the band's cover of "Johnny B. Goode," which showcases their ability to put their own spin on a classic rock song. The album's closing track, "Goodbye," is a beautiful and heartfelt ballad that showcases Johnny's vocal range and emotional depth.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| No Me LLames Chicano | 4:56 | |
| No Me Llames Chicano | 4:56 | |
| Carol | 2:47 | |
| Venga Con Migo | 6:52 | |
| Shake A Tail Feather | 3:03 | |
| Don’t Take My Love Away | 2:52 | |
| Smile | 3:28 | |
| The Nazz Are Blue | 3:28 | |
| Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) | 3:55 | |
| Just My Imagination | 3:55 | |
| Don't Take My Love Away | 2:52 |
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Catalog Numbers
- RL-1001
- RL 1001
Labels
- Winsor Music
- Winsor
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Stereo
Notes
Band consists of brothers Johnny, Michael, & Ronnie Elizibeth and cousin Louis AckermanAbout Johnny & The Blue Beats
The Band was: (Photo from top left, clock-wise)Johnny (drums, lead vocals), Ronnie (rhythm guitar, horns, elect. Piano, backing vocals), Michael Elizondo (Lead guitar, backing & lead vocals, and cousin Louis Ackerman (Bass).
Their Capitol recording contract, which included the "Smile" album, was the Grand Prize they won, by winning Utah's Battle of the Bands, and being named Utah's Top Band.
I was 8, and in the studio, when it was recorded, given the job of working the stopclock, that timed each track. Uncle Mike paid me $10, for the work. Big money, in 1969.
The ensuing years saw them touring Air Bases around the states, including The Galaxy Club, at Norton AFB (now San Berdoo Airport.) were I recall Mike sang a beautiful cover of Bread's, I Want to Make It (with You).
In 1972, they also played on the Tomorrowland Stage, at Disneyland. I saw them rise up, opening up with Domino, No me llamas Chicano, Carol, Dancing in the Moonlight, and Right On, among others.
Johnny was also known on the Ogden airwaves, as "Johnny Eli," a Top 40 DJ, in AM radio KSVN.
I loved my "Uncle" Mike, & "Aunt," Charlene.
The Elizondos were the best, coolest God-family, a '60's kid, could have.
Personally, I always liked the B side of the Right On! 45, Love is the Answer, best.