Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders [Import]

Wayne Fontana | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 8, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Import [Generic]
• ASIN: B00005YUAN
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,250 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. She's Got the Power

2. You Don't Know Me

3. Git It!

4. Jaguar and Thunderbird

5. Certain Girl

6. One More Time

7. Where Have You Been?

8. Keep Your Hands Off My Baby

9. Too Many Tears

10. Girl Can't Help It

11. Cops and Robbers

12. I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday

13. Um, Um, Um, Um, Um [*]

14. Some Other Guy

15. She's a Rebel

16. Like I Did

17. Memphis Tennessee

18. It's Just a Little Bit Too Late

19. The Shadow Knows

20. I Remember Love

See all 26 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

In 2002, BGO released Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders/It's Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders. The reissue collected two records, 1965's Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders and 1964's It's Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, that British Invasion crooner Wayne Fontana and his surprisingly tough backing band recorded for Fontana. The disc also includes two bonus tracks: a cover of Major Lance's "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" and the group's biggest hit "The Game of Love." ~ Tim Sendra, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Long lost Wayne Fontana/Mindbenders albums now available, August 16, 2002

By 

Terrynak "tnakazon" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders (Audio CD)

This CD release will be of interest to fans of British 60's beat
music. The first album contained here (released as 'The Game of Love' in the US), has long been out of print here in the States and never been reissued on CD. I have the original mono record, which I haven't listened to in years. Music Hounds' Rock Album Guide (1998) rates this album as 'worth searching for' and I agree. The versatility of Wayne's Fontana vocals is apparent, especially on 'Jaguar and Thunderbird' and 'Cops and Robbers'. It's easy to see why he left to pursue a solo career - he's an excellent vocalist. A lot of energy on this album - I highly recommend it.

Note: the U.S. release is nearly identical with the UK release,
but with 'Where Have You Been?' replaced by 'The Game of Love'
and Side Two of the UK release becoming Side One of the US
release and vice versa.

The bonus track on this album, 'Um, Um, Um, Um, Um', is I think
a fine beat group cover of the classic Major Lance song.

The second album on this CD 'It's Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders' was never released here in the States, so it may
be of more interest to collectors. However, it's not as
energetic/good as their debut (maybe that's why it never came out
in the States!). Highlights include 'It's Just A Little Bit Too Late', 'I Remember Love' (written by Van McCoy), and the Mindbender's original 'Long Time Comin''. Two of the
Mindbenders contribute vocals, including Eric Stewart's vocal debut - 'I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man'. I prefer the Hollies'
version of 'Honey and Wine' ('Best of the Hollies EP's') over
the one found here.

The bonus track on this album, 'The Game of Love' is of course,
the standout track (and a classic).

For those who like the Wayne Fontana greatest hits compilations,
you may want to give this one a try.