The History Of John Fred And The Playboys

John Fred & His Playboy Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 28, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Paula Records
• ASIN: B000001X9F
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #402,574 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)

2. Agnes English

3. Up and Down

4. Sometimes You Just Can't Win

5. She Shot a Hole in My Soul

6. Boogie Chillen

7. Night Owl

8. Sun City

9. Shirley

10. Back in the U.S.S.R.

11. When the Lights Go Out

12. You're on My Mind

13. Down to the Boogaloo

14. Doing the Best I Can

15. Harlem Shuffle

16. Silly Sarah Carter

17. Mary Jane

18. Hey, Hey Bunny

19. Most Unlikely to Succeed

20. Can't I Get (A Word In)

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best and Most Coplete, June 30, 2007

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William Sutton (San Antonio, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The History Of John Fred And The Playboys (Audio CD)

If you can find this cd, it is your best choice for getting a good idea how versitle and talented this singer and his band were. Their best period was the years 1965 - 1967 and this cd covers the best of that time, more than the cd "Absolutely the Best" does.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Soulful performer, October 15, 2003

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Loya Jirga "Loya Jirga" (Vacaville, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The History Of John Fred And The Playboys (Audio CD)

John Fred displays much more soul than his hit "Judy in Disguise" would leave one to believe. His New Orleans heritage come through clearly along with a Memphis vibe ala the Boxtops. Not content with one style of music it's refreshing to hear an artist willing to push boundries. His soul-ful, horn-driven version of "Back in the USSR" is the best I've ever heard.

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic sound & songs, but too many on the CD., February 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The History Of John Fred And The Playboys (Audio CD)

Have always loved "Judy In Disguise". Many of his other songs on this CD are great too. "Back in the U.S.S.R." should have been left alone. That certain classic sound of rock & roll comes thru on all the songs. Does get a bit old tho'. Too many on one album. Would like to know where he is now & what is he doing?