The Shadows Of Knight - Potato Chip (Flexi, 5") (Near Mint (NM or M-))

Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Generic
Country:    US  
Released:  1967
Genre:       Pop, Rock
Style:         Vocal

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No writer credit given.  No catalog number.  Note on disc says "Auravision - A Division of Columbia Record Productions".  Release date is an approximation.  

This record was attached to "Fairmont" brand of potato chips that was distributed in the Chicago area as a promotion." Starts with intro sound clip (12 seconds long) of their hit “Gloria” then into dialogue from a mock interview: 

"Hi, this is Jim Sohns, the lead singer and spokesman of the Shadows of Knight. On my right, I have The Hawk [David Wolinski, our electric piano player. Hawk, what kind of fans do you like best?"

"Ahh, I prefer electric fans”, “Oooh!”

"Hawk, do you prefer blondes, brunettes, or redheads?"

"Yes."

"Joe Kelley is our lead guitarist. Joe, would you briefly describe to us your new hairdo?"

"I was playing my guitar...and I got a tremendous shock. It’s... electrocution."

“Our bass player Jeremy George sometimes has trouble being understood while he’s singing, why is this Jerry?”  [Backwards message: “Waitress, why is my Styrofoam well done?”

“Next id like to introduce you our drummer Tom Schiffour, who sings the lead on our newest record “Willie Jean”  Please buy “Willie Jean” so we can all go to camp, alright ? Right yeah!”

“It’s been nice talking with you, hope we’ll see yah real soon, here is a number we did especially for you. “

 

A. Potato Chip 3:30

 

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