Artist:  THE VAN DYKES

Title:   “Tellin’ It Like It Is” 

Label:   BELL ~ B 6004.  Original monaural pressing on medium weight vinyl.  Label is blue with silver text.

Condition: 

DISC:  EXCELLENT with full original gloss.  Has been played a small number of times and handled with care.  There are several faint marks that produce very soft tics in a couple places, but no loud clicks or pops.  Plays very enjoyably with superb fidelity.  Labels are clean.  You will be hard pressed to find a nicer sounding copy anywhere!

JACKET:   EXCELLENT with nice bright artwork.   Front panel is clean and bright.  Seams and corners have some light wear.  Reverse has light ring wear.  Reverse is clean and white with no writing, stickers, or cutout indications.  Overall a very fine jacket.  

Track Listing: 

Side One:

No Man Is an Island What Will I Do Tears of Joy I’ve Got to Find a Love Hey, Mr. Lonesome Never Let Me Go  

Side Two:

I’ve Got to Go On Without You I Won’t Hold It Against You You’re Shakin’ Me Up I’m So Happy You Need Confidence

Review:

“Rondalis Tandy's haunting falsetto defines the Van Dykes' sound.  This, their sole LP, contains their biggest single, "No Man Is an Island," a virtual showcase for Tandy's weeping falsetto.  The group’s smoldering two-part harmonies compete with sustained organ chords for wallpapering honors.  Its successor, "Hey Mr. Lonesome," recaptures the magic everywhere but on the charts.  Their rendition of "Never Let Me Go" clones the Impressions' early '60s version.  An unrequited love theme permeates the album as some of the titles -- "What Will I Do (If I Lose You)," "You're Shakin' Me Up," and "I've Got to Go on Without You" -- indicate.” 

(review courtesy of Andrew Hamilton, allmusic.com)

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