A couple of months ago I picked up the Repertoire versions of the first 2 CDs by the Beau Brummels - 24 tracks on each CD! Best CDs I have bought in quite some time. Why it took me this long to add these CDs to my collection is a mystery.
Everyone has their favorites; "Don't Talk To Strangers", "You Tell Me Why" and "Sad Little Girl" seem to be the cream of the crop, where Sal is in top form, as he is on all of his songs. My personal favorites include "Sometimes at Night", which is sung by John and "I've Never Known". John also sings "Louie, Louie"; Ron M. sings on "Doesn't Matter" (which is not to be confused with "All That Matters", a totally different song). The version of "Woman" with Declan Mulligan on lead vocals is here (Track #16), as are instrumental versions of the aforementioned "Woman" and "When It Comes To Your Love". Only thing missing is the vocal version of "When It Comes To Your Love" with the harmonica.
Great vocals, lead and background on the whole album, and the guitars and sound quality in general is crystal clear. That's why I suggest the Repertoire versions of the CDs. And the additional tracks are all good songs. The liner notes don't say too much; I would have liked to see a song-by-song tally of who sings what.
If you're not sure about adding the CD to your collection, listen to the samples, not once, but a number of times. If you find yourself humming a few of the songs, then you know you want the CD. If you enjoy great 60's music, then get this and Volume 1 and you'll have a really nice 48 song collection of early Beau Brummels material.