The Yellow Balloon

by Yellow Balloon

Overview

The Yellow Balloon was Don Grady's (Robbie on TV's My Three Sons) rock & roll group, but even more important, the brainchild of California producer Gary Zekley. Not unlike a Gary Usher, Zekley could grab a bunch of musicians and -- filling in the needed holes with his own talent -- produce sessions that rivaled Phil Spector or Brian Wilson for big sound and teen spirit. Grady had already been recording for the same label with his own group, the Windupwatch Band, when Zekley started climbing the charts with "Yellow Balloon," creating a need for a new group to go with the hit. Grady became the drummer and other members were recruited from various bands around the country, but in the studio, it was still Zekley's show all the way. This 20-track compilation brings together the 11 tracks from the Yellow Balloon's 1967 album, along with the Don Grady with the Windupwatch Band singles (also released on the same Canterbury label), a couple of unreleased demos, and an interview with the late Gary Zekley putting it all in perspective.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/1998
Label:	Sundazed Music Inc.
UPC:	0090771106926
catalogNumber:	11069
Rank:	55520

Tracks

1. How Can I Be Down
2. Stained Glass Window
3. Baby Baby It's You
4. Panama Red
5. I've Got a Feeling for Love
6. Yellow Balloon
7. Good Feelin' Time
8. Follow the Sunshine
9. Springtime Girl
10. Can't Get Enough of Your Love
11. Junk Maker Shoppe
12. Noollab Wolley
13. The Children of St. Monica
14. A Good Man to Have Around the House
15. Impressions with Syvonne
16. Leaving It up to You
17. Can't Get Enough of Your Love
18. Follow the Sunshine
19. How Can I Be Down
20. Gary Zekley Interview

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Yellow Balloon   Primary Artist
Don Grady   Drums,Vocals,Track Performer

Technical Credits

Dean Torrence   Songwriter