The Tuneful Trolley was an American psych-pop sextet from the late 1960s. Originally a high school band called "The Mark of Quality" from Suffolk County, Long Island, they were discovered and renamed by Sandy Yaguda of Jay and the Americans.[1] Yaguda helped the band sign with Capitol Records and produced their first and only album, Island in the Sky.

Island in the Sky

Their 1968 album has been called sunshine pop and psychedelic pop.[2] The first eleven tracks were released in their original LP in vinyl. The track list below reflects Cherry Red Records's Now Sounds division's re-release of the album in 2008 with mono mixes of four singles released after the record.

No. Title Length
1 The Tuneful Trolley Theme Written by A. Bordonaro, J. DeSane, and S. Ciccarello[2] 2:32
2 Hello Love Lead vocals by Joey DeSane. Written by Ritchie Adams 2:51
3 Sunny Days Written by K. Laguna and P. Naumann 1:58
4 Georgianna Peach Pie Written by A. Bordonaro and J. DeSane 2:01
5 Lady (With the Tangerine Blouse) Written by J. DeSane and S. Ciccarello 2:39
6 M.A.C.K. (Mothers Authoritative Collection Of Knowledge) Lead vocals by A. Bordonaro. Written by A. Bordonaro and J. DeSane 1:46
7 Lovely Day Written by A. Bordonaro, J. DeSane, and S. Ciccarello 1:55
8 Written Charter Written by A. Bordonaro, J. DeSane, and S. Ciccarello 2:44
9 I Got You Around Lead vocals by B. Parks. Written by K. Laguna and P. Naumann 2:36
10 My Apple Pie Written by A. Bordonaro 2:31
11 Uncle Joe's Armada Written by A. Bordonaro and J. Riolo 2:38
12 Hello Love Written by Ritchie Adams 2:52
13 Sunny Days 1:59
14 My Apple Pie 2:29
15 Written Charter 2:30

Personnel

  • Bass, Backing Vocals – B. Parks
  • Directed By [Music Director] – Jerry Vance
  • Drums, Backing Vocals – J. Riolo
  • Engineer – Stan Bright
  • Horns – "Elephant Memory" is Myron Elephant, Stanley Elephant*
  • Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals – S. Ciccarello
  • Lead Vocals, Keyboards - J. DeSane
  • Liner Notes – Jay and The Americans
  • Keyboards, Backing Vocals – P. Conocenti
  • Producer – Sandy Yaguda
  • Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals – A. Bordonaro

Members

  • Anthony (Tony) Bordonaro (guitar, vocals)
  • Brian Parks (bass, vocals)
  • Jack Riolo (drums, vocals)
  • Joey DeSane (Keyboard, Lead vocals)
  • Paul Conocenti (organ, vocals)
  • Santo Ciccarello (guitar, vocals)[3]

Discography

  • Island in the Sky (1968)
  • Sunny Days / My Apple Pie (1968)
  • Hello Love / Written Charter (1968)[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Island in the Sky - The Tuneful Trolley | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  2. 1 2 "The Tuneful Trolley – Island In The Sky". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  3. 1 2 "The Tuneful Trolley discography". RateYourMusic. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
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