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The Inclinations

"Our Side Of The Street"

Their Own
Barcode: 6 59696 02822 7

Review first published: 01.09.2002

Okay!!!!!!!! Who says Vocal Group Harmony (Doo Wop) is just for those Baby Boomers that were teens in the 50’s and early 60’s??

You are in for quite a surprise if that is what you believe.

Montrose, Pennsylvania is the home of this YOUNG group of people. Here are the Inclinations!! Teenagers all!!

Ages now 14 yrs young to 19 years young. Wait till you hear these KIDS!!

I have had the privilege of watching this group MATURE!!!!!! I first heard them wayyyyyy back in 2000. Veteran Ryan of the group was only 12. With a couple of personnel changes and additions they have become a Vocal Group Harmony Group now accepted as Peers by the likes of the Channels, Sheps and all others that they grace the stage with. They have appeared at UGHA (United In Group Harmony Association) meetings & shows. They have entertained at the annual gala event of Lead East the last couple of years. They have excited and amazed fans where ever they have appeared.

As stated one of the original members is Ryan Machir 14 years old. at 19 years old is Jamie Simons the other original. Now add 17 year old Bridget Nowick, 18 year old Natasha Luce, 17 year old Eric Rood and you now have the sound that will enthrall every one that hears them.

Twenty tunes await you here on this CD. Eighteen of which are 50’s & 60’s vocal group gems. The other two are original songs brought to you for the first time on this cd.

I know you will be as amazed as every one else that hears this Young Sensational Group.

So! Let’s see what they have to offer.

1. Sippin’ Soda – Great ballad recorded in 1958 by the Shells. Ryan taking the Nate Bouknight lead on this KILLER! play

2. L et It Be – Natasha leads on this Savannah Smith (not Churchill) love song from ’60 on End Records.

3. The Closer You Are – Jamie takes Earl Lewis’ spot on this Channels’ Classic from ’56 on Whirlin’ Disc.

4. Oh My Angel – Natasha KILLS this Bertha Tillman gem from ’62 on Brent!

5. Mr. Lee – Rock with Bridget on this Bobbettes’ hit from ’57 Atlantic.

6. Legend Of Love – Legends hit from ’57 on Hull lead here by Bridget & Jamie! Very Nice!!

7. Hot Dog Dooly Wah – Got Bridget leading this acappella version of the Pyramids rocker from ’58 on Shell Records.

8. Why Do I Dream – Eric takes the lead on this rarely done fantastic ballad originally by the Saucers back in ’59 on Felco.  play

9. Studio talk – 40 seconds or so of studio chatter! Little break here!

10. Dear Lord – Bridget & Eric share the lead on this SUPER CLASSIC by the Continentals from ’56 on Whirlin’ Disc.

11. Maybe – Natasha doin’ Arlene Smith’s lead on this Great Chantels hit from ’57 on End. And!!!! Natasha sounds just like Arlene!!!!!

12. 15 Dollar Break – Original Inclinations by the whole group. Different!!!!

13. Castle In The Sky – Jamie leading on this Rockin’ Hit of the Bop Chords ’56 Holiday Records. play

14. That’s My Desire – Another Channels’ hit by the group. Natasha at the helm now.

15. Every Time I Dream (Of You) – The other original Inclinations tune. Bridget & Jamie share lead on this ballad! Good acappella!

16. Why Do Fools Fall In Love – Jamie being Frankie on this Frankie Lymon & Teenagers smash hit from ’56 on Gee.

17. Angel Baby – Bridget sounding a lot better than Rosie Hamlin! The way the song should have been recorded! As a group harmony output! Very Good!

18. I Wish – Bertha Tillman’s other Brent release from ‘62. Here Natasha belts out this great ballad!

19. Life Is But A Dream – Ryan takes the lead on this Harptones classic from ’54 on Paradise. Hey Ryan! Has Willie heard you do this one??

20. I Don’t Stand A Ghost Of A Chance – Borrowed a lead for this one! Inclinations backing Mr. Joe Welden. Ain’t Bing Crosby! But! A great rendition of the Solitaires recording from ’55 on Old Town.

21. Don’t Say Goodbye – End the CD with Jamie leading on this Superiors’ rockin’ number from ’57 on Atco.

There they are! The twenty (20) endeavors by the Fine, Fine YOUNG group of kids. I know you will enjoy them as much as I have.

As of now distribution of this CD is limited. To get yours contact the Inclinations.

The CD is available through their web site; www.inclinations.homestead.com.

They are 14.95 + 1.30 S&H. Make checks payable to "The Inclinations". The mailing address is: The Inclinations / 7 Jessup Street / Montrose, Pennsylvania 18801.

You won’t be disappointed!

In Harmony:

Bruce (DooWop DJ)

ellupo@comcast.net