The Yellow Balloon

by Yellow Balloon

Overview

The Yellow Balloon was Don Grady's (Robbie on TV's My Three Sons) rock & roll group, but even more important, the brainchild of California producer Gary Zekley. Not unlike a Gary Usher, Zekley could grab a bunch of musicians and -- filling in the needed holes with his own talent -- produce sessions that rivaled Phil Spector or Brian Wilson for big sound and teen spirit. Grady had already been recording for the same label with his own group, the Windupwatch Band, when Zekley started climbing the charts with "Yellow Balloon," creating a need for a new group to go with the hit. Grady became the drummer and other members were recruited from various bands around the country, but in the studio, it was still Zekley's show all the way. This 20-track compilation brings together the 11 tracks from the Yellow Balloon's 1967 album, along with the Don Grady with the Windupwatch Band singles (also released on the same Canterbury label), a couple of unreleased demos, and an interview with the late Gary Zekley putting it all in perspective. ~ Cub Koda

Product Details

Release Date:	09/15/2023
Label:	Sundazed
UPC:	0090771564528
Rank:	122238

Tracks

1. How Can I Be Down
2. Stained Glass Window
3. Baby Baby It's You
4. Panama Red
5. I've Got a Feeling for Love
6. Yellow Balloon
7. The Children of St. Monica
8. Impressions With Syvonne
9. Good Feelin' Time
10. Follow the Sunshine
11. Springtime Girl
12. Can't Get Enough of Your Love
13. Junk Master Shoppe
14. A Good Man to Have Around the House
15. Leaving It Up to You
16. Noollab Wolley

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Yellow Balloon   Primary Artist
Don Grady   Primary Artist,Drums,Vocals

Technical Credits

John Anthony   Composer
Don Agrati   Composer
Jill Gibson   Composer
Jay Lee   Composer,Composer
Gary Zekley   Composer
Don Grady   Composer,Performer
Dick St. John   Composer
St John   Composer
Anthony Paul Byrne   Composer
Marlene Anthony   Composer
Patrick Ferrell   Composer
Don Altfeld   Composer
Dean Torrence   Songwriter