Take Me for What I'm Worth

by The Searchers

Overview

The Searchers were not only slipping in popularity by the time of this release, but were also slipping considerably behind the prevailing musical trends of the times. Maybe that's why they offered more original tunes (four) than usual. Still, the group sounded pretty much like they always did in the mid-'60s, though this is perhaps one of their weaker albums. Their interpretation of P.F. Sloan's anthemic protest folk-rock title track is good, and gave the group their final British Top 20 hit. But, as usual, their R&B covers (of Fats Domino and Marvin Gaye) are inoffensively second-rate and dated, and the originals equally inoffensive and unmemorable. Their cover of The Ronettes' "Be My Baby" is competent but ill-advised; nothing's going to compete with the original. The harmonies and arrangements are never less than pleasant and professional, but even big fans of the group will count this among their lesser relics. It does, however, include a couple of their better album tracks: a cover of the obscure Jackie DeShannon composition "Each Time" and, especially, a fine acoustic reading of Ian Tyson's "Four Strong Winds." ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	09/15/2023
Label:	Beat Goes On / Bgo
UPC:	5017261020130
catalogNumber:	6102013
Rank:	67773

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Searchers   Primary Artist
Chris Curtis   Drums,Vocals
John McNally   Guitar,Vocals
Mike Pender   Guitar,Vocals
Frank Allen   Bass

Technical Credits

Sonny Bono   Composer
Sylvester Bradford   Composer
Lee Adams   Composer
Bobby Darin   Composer
Jack Nitzsche   Composer
Chris Curtis   Composer
Jackie DeShannon   Composer
Fats Domino   Composer
Ellie Greenwich   Composer
Rod McKuen   Composer
Johnny Moore   Composer
P.F. Sloan   Composer
Al Lewis   Composer
John McNally   Composer
Phil Spector   Composer
Nick Watson   Remastering
Ian Tyson   Composer
Keith Richards   Composer
Peter Doggett   Liner Notes
Charles Strouse   Composer
David Hampton   Composer
John Durrill   Composer
Jeff Barry   Composer
Smokey Robinson   Composer
Marvin Tarplin   Composer
Mick Jagger   Composer
Mike Pender   Composer
Frank Allen   Composer
Michael Rabon   Composer
Paul Bevoir   Design,Artwork
Fred Anisfield   Composer
Norm Ezell   Composer
Russell Alquist   Composer