NOW SOUNDS is issuing Magic Touch: The Complete Mustang Singles Collection by THE BOBBY FULLER FOUR.

After a two-year break, WE'RE BACK!

Just thought I would spread the word that NOW SOUNDS is issuing Magic Touch: The Complete Mustang Singles Collection by THE BOBBY FULLER FOUR. The CD is shipping to customers on November 30, 2018.

• FIRST-TIME-EVER COMPLETE MONO SINGLES COLLECTION!
• 16-PAGE BOOKLET WITH RARE PHOTOS AND TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES!
• 21 TRACKS—ALL CORRECT 45 MONO MIXES!
• ALL STILL-EXISTING MASTER TAPES WERE SOURCED FOR THIS COLLECTION.

The music of Bobby Fuller was an anachronism: a recollection of simpler times set in the fast-paced world of tomorrow. Cast within the tenets of his twin loves, the instrumental surf sound and his idol Buddy Holly, Fuller existed in a moment when all of popular music was rapidly changing. Like Holly, his life was cut short in his early 20s with so much of what he promised artistically unanswered.

Although revisionists have unfairly favored Fuller’s more primitive demos and independent releases made in El Paso, Texas over the glossier recordings created by producer Bob Keane in Hollywood, they may be missing the beauty of what these two created together: a perfect blend of power and polish.

This collection is the first time all of Bobby Fuller’s singles have been made available in their original mono single versions. Fuller fans will notice not only different mixes, but in some cases, different performances and solos making for a thrilling listening experience for the diehard fan and newcomer alike. Also included are long-lost Fuller productions for Jay Horton, as well as three Randy Fuller efforts cut shortly after brother Bobby’s death.

The deluxe, full-colour booklet also includes rare photos, and extensive track-by-track liner notes by Andrew Sandoval.

THE BOBBY FULLER FOUR
Magic Touch: The Complete Mustang Singles Collection
Released: Nov. 2018
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1. THOSE MEMORIES OF YOU – Bobby Fuller & The Fanatics
2. OUR FAVORITE MARTIAN – Bobby Fuller & The Fanatics
3. WOLFMAN – The Shindigs
4. THUNDER REEF – The Shindigs
5. TAKE MY WORD
6. SHE’S MY GIRL
7. LET HER DANCE
8. ANOTHER SAD AND LONELY NIGHT
9. NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN
10.YOU KISS ME
11.I FOUGHT THE LAW
12.LITTLE ANNIE LOU
13.LOVE’S MADE A FOOL OF YOU
14.DON’T EVER LET ME KNOW
15.THE MAGIC TOUCH
16.MY TRUE LOVE
17.I TRIP ON YOU GIRL – Jay Horton
18.I WANNA DANCE – Jay Horton
19.IT’S LOVE, COME WHAT MAY – Randy Fuller
20.THE THINGS YOU DO – Randy Fuller Four
21.NOW SHE’S GONE – Randy Fuller Four

RECORDED & PRODUCED BY BOB KEANE
COMPILATION PRODUCED BY STEVE STANLEY & ANDREW SANDOVAL
MASTERED BY ALAN BROWNSTEIN
LINER NOTES/PRE-MASTERING BY ANDREW SANDOVAL

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Touch-Complete-Mustang-Collection/dp/B07HPYMQ4C

 

Wow!!

 

There is already a thread about the release. Both threads should be put together:

Bobby Fuller Complete Mustang Singles in MONO!

 

OK, the other post had some inaccurate info. I'm the producer and label head of Now Sounds, the label that's releasing the CD.

 

Welcome back!

Did you find that your dreams were your ticket out?

At any rate, your careful and cool reissues have been missed.

 

Great to have Now Sounds back and what a great release with which to celebrate a triumphant return ! I am really looking forward to this one

 

Are you friends with Alan Brownstein, Steve ? What do you think of his work on the Cowsills reissues?

 

Nice work, Steve Stanley!

 

Oh yeah, Steve Stanley, welcome back, we missed you and your releases!!!

Alan's track record is pretty damn stellar, especially his The Association and The Critters mastering work for Now Sounds.

Alan Brownstein

 

Thanks so much for the kind words, everyone!

 

KIller

 

Question: Who merged this thread? Is there a way you could merge the old into my new one? The release isn't on Cherry Red. It's on Now Sounds.

 

Thanks, Steve. Much appreciated!

 

Hopefully Now Sounds will continue reissuing more great music, I’ve certainly missed it!

 

I've got the Singles collection on order. When can we expect the Mustang albums in mono?

 

Andrew Sandoval played killer S T E R E O alternate take of Magic Touch. I wonder where did it comes from? I hope you will reissue mono albums too!

 

What a way for Now Sounds to return. An awesome singles collection CD. I do wish you folks did vinyl also.

 

Hopefully that Honeys/American Spring/Spring collection is still a possibility!

 

I hope the first album and the best of singles compilation of the Mamas and the Papas are next. Also the rare Cascades 1963 album on Valiant label is next for Now Sound future releases.