"They were signed to Decca Records in 1968 at the behest of talent agent Alan White at Action Talents in NYC, who brought them to New York and showcased them for producer Paul Leka who saw them play and sing both a medley of the Mamas and the Papas and the 5th Dimension tunes.[2] They changed their name to "The Peppermint Rainbow" following their signing by Leka."
@@SilverSergeantGood move on that name change . Those girls Bonnie Lambdin and her sister Patti were off the charts beautiful but it was wholesome sex appeal not a crass vulgar one . This was sunshine pop at its finest . The genre went “poof “ but it showed up again in the 80s with Katrina and the Waves with “ Walking On Sunshine ! “ and I guess Mark Ronson’s Valerie sung by Amy Winehouse is a homage to that genre !
I lived next door to one of the group members when I was 10 years old . their parents took a liking to me, and invited me over to meet the group cause they knew i liked music
What a great group! "Will You Be Staying..." sounded like Spanky & Our Gang....another song here was so much like Mamas & Papas...THIS had me thinking ABBA. Great Sound! Love the Sunshine Pop!
I really dig this sunshine psych pop! Must be a subliminal thing since I was born around this time. Must have heard it while riding in a stroller or on TV.
The Peppermint Rainbow were an American sunshine pop group from Baltimore, Maryland. They formed in 1967 under the name New York Times, and played local gigs in the mid-Atlantic states before changing their name to the Peppermint Rainbow in 1968. They were signed to Decca Records at the behest of Cass Elliot, who saw them play and sang with them on-stage when they performed a medley of The Mamas & the Papas tunes
They were signed to Decca Records in 1968 at the behest of talent agent Alan White at Action Talents in NYC, who brought them to New York and showcased them for producer Paul Leka who saw them play and sing both a medley of the Mamas and the Papas and the 5th Dimension tunes.[2] They changed their name to "The Peppermint Rainbow" following their signing by Leka.
Pre-'Sunday'; sounds like the Rainbow crossed with Leka's other big record from '68, the Lemon Pipers' "Green Tambourine". Nice sound. The record had the MCA label in the UK because Decca there was a different company; home at the time to the Moody Blues and Rolling Stones. Decca UK was known as London Records here.
PAUL LEKA actually stripped the LEMON PIPERS' vocals from "Green Tambourine" and gave the instrumental track to THE PEPPERMINT RAINBOW to record their own version of it which is on side 2 of this album.
This has a psychodelic sound to it like the Lemon Pipers or that sort. I see the two sisters on the album cover have lost a serious amount of weight. Born in '60 but didn't know the "Will you be staying" song till I found it on youtube. I like this music.
Paul Leka knew how to write a potent melody and this is one of his best examples. And the Peppermint Rainbow was the perfect group to convey it. I consider this one of the best records of the 60's.
I saw them at The Club in Rochester, NY 1969. They were a self contained group. 2 sisters-lead singer and back up singer/organ. They were good. The lead singer was pregnant at the time so I guess that was about the end of that.
Yes, the lyrics are impossible to find. Anyway, here's my shot at it: (corrections are welcome) Pink lemonade two straws in a glass / that glitters just like the sun / Pink lemonade with a red submarine / floating round for two but makes us one / Pink lemonade into crystals I gaze / takes me into love's masquerade / And as we sip the glass rose that we reap / Let the sweet taste of love never fade /
Brings out the happiest of sixties feelings.This marvellous vocal group was only vaguely known to me (in Europe). What is the Mama's and Papa's connection?
They are like Spanky and Our Gang who was like the Fifth Dimension who was like the Mamas and the Papas who was like..oh, fuckit! I like 'em all!Q GIMME PINK F LEMMENADE!! :)))
@DoofsterDan This band, like a lot of bands were and still are, influenced by other bands. Spanky & Our Gang sounded like The 5th Dimension, which were influenced by The Mamas and the Papas among others... If anything, Peppermint Rainbow (in this song and "...After Sunday") owe more to the 5th Dimension for their sound than they do to Spanky, in my opinion.
This reminds me of the Lemon Pipers ,no? I couldn't get over the weight loss of the two sisters. I'm sure it wasn't Jenny craig. I grew up in the '60s and the music is much better then than it is now! By the '90s the music industry went to hell and it's still in hell!!!!
i don't remember this particular song ----------- but for the time ------------- it wasn't bad at all ------------ good harmony and a decent style that i like!
Mama Cass, a Baltimore native herself, actually got these folks signed after hearing them just once. Another great achievement in her short life.
"They were signed to Decca Records in 1968 at the behest of talent agent Alan White at Action Talents in NYC, who brought them to New York and showcased them for producer Paul Leka who saw them play and sing both a medley of the Mamas and the Papas and the 5th Dimension tunes.[2] They changed their name to "The Peppermint Rainbow" following their signing by Leka."
@@SilverSergeantGood move on that name change . Those girls Bonnie Lambdin and her sister Patti were off the charts beautiful but it was wholesome sex appeal not a crass vulgar one . This was sunshine pop at its finest . The genre went “poof “ but it showed up again in the 80s with Katrina and the Waves with “ Walking On Sunshine ! “ and I guess Mark Ronson’s Valerie sung by Amy Winehouse is a homage to that genre !
I LOVE THIS ALBUM 🌈☮🎶
I’m with you. I’ve been in love with this album since it debuted in 1968. 60s music FOREVER!!!
@@chatman2a So do I! I found it on CD!
One of the most beautiful records to come out of the '60s. Bubblegum Pop Perfection!
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Except bubblegum songs didn’t go for oboes. And the melody isn’t silly catchy like bubblegum pop.
They were very similar to Spanky and our Gang especially with the song Are You staying after Sunday !!!
I lived next door to one of the group members when I was 10 years old . their parents took a liking to me, and invited me over to meet the group cause they knew i liked music
What a great group! "Will You Be Staying..." sounded like Spanky & Our Gang....another song here was so much like Mamas & Papas...THIS had me thinking ABBA. Great Sound! Love the Sunshine Pop!
I've come across pictures of the remaining members on the Internet. 52 years later, Patty still has the exact same smile
First I have heard of this group & great 60s song .
love this stuff same like Parade,The Merry-Go-Round,Yellow Balloons,Cherry People .
This was one of my favorite songs back in the day - Walking in different circles is also as good - what ever became of this band?
Go to Wikipedia it will tell u
Simply beautiful! I wish new music could be this moving and good again.
I really dig this sunshine psych pop! Must be a subliminal thing since I was born around this time. Must have heard it while riding in a stroller or on TV.
The Peppermint Rainbow were an American sunshine pop group from Baltimore, Maryland. They formed in 1967 under the name New York Times, and played local gigs in the mid-Atlantic states before changing their name to the Peppermint Rainbow in 1968. They were signed to Decca Records at the behest of Cass Elliot, who saw them play and sang with them on-stage when they performed a medley of The Mamas & the Papas tunes
They were signed to Decca Records in 1968 at the behest of talent agent Alan White at Action Talents in NYC, who brought them to New York and showcased them for producer Paul Leka who saw them play and sing both a medley of the Mamas and the Papas and the 5th Dimension tunes.[2] They changed their name to "The Peppermint Rainbow" following their signing by Leka.
Beautiful songs,great to listen to
Pre-'Sunday'; sounds like the Rainbow crossed with Leka's other big record from '68, the Lemon Pipers' "Green Tambourine". Nice sound. The record had the MCA label in the UK because Decca there was a different company; home at the time to the Moody Blues and Rolling Stones. Decca UK was known as London Records here.
PAUL LEKA actually stripped the LEMON PIPERS' vocals from "Green Tambourine" and gave the instrumental track to THE PEPPERMINT RAINBOW to record their own version of it which is on side 2 of this album.
This has a psychodelic sound to it like the Lemon Pipers or that sort. I see the two sisters on the album cover have lost a serious amount of weight. Born in '60 but didn't know the "Will you be staying" song till I found it on youtube. I like this music.
Definitely. Thought the same just a few seconds in! Fits them like a glove.
Paul Leka knew how to write a potent melody and this is one of his best examples. And the Peppermint Rainbow was the perfect group to convey it. I consider this one of the best records of the 60's.
great demonstration of the harmonies
I'm a millennial but I'm a converted vinyl hipster 60.s sunshine pop obssed.
This was my favorite 45 - Walking in different circles was the "B" side!!!!!!!!!
I saw them at The Club in Rochester, NY 1969. They were a self contained group. 2 sisters-lead singer and back up singer/organ. They were good. The lead singer was pregnant at the time so I guess that was about the end of that.
Fascinating. They only had an organ at that time? No guitar, bass, drums etc?
I just saw you response from 2 years ago. I was talking about the 2 girls. The 3 guys played guitar, bass, & drums.
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Yes, the lyrics are impossible to find. Anyway, here's my shot at it: (corrections are welcome)
Pink lemonade two straws in a glass /
that glitters just like the sun /
Pink lemonade with a red submarine /
floating round for two but makes us one /
Pink lemonade into crystals I gaze /
takes me into love's masquerade /
And as we sip the glass rose that we reap /
Let the sweet taste of love never fade /
Just one correction- "and as we sip, let our straws never rip" :)
Thanks!
They were a very underated band. Too many other sunshine rock bands with better managers competed in the amount of airplay they received.
This actually sounds a bit like The Lemon Pipers.
Same producesr and songwriters
The lead singer sounds like John Lennon.
Gret band creating great songd!
I don't think I could really be any more jealous.
The Peppermint Rainbow was pro-Vietnam War and served in a USO touring group headed by Bob Hope to perform for US troops in Vietnam.
Sounds like the lemon pipers,in Blueberry Blue
This song is on my Peppermint Rainbow LP, but is not listed on the cover. Anyone else notice that?
The peppermint rainbows music are theraphy this millennial social media covid 19 time.
Brings out the happiest of sixties feelings.This marvellous vocal group was only vaguely known to me (in Europe). What is the Mama's and Papa's connection?
Mamas & Papas connection: The Peppermint Rainbow was discovered by Mama Cass Elliot.
Sadly the current music trend today is all about k pop revivals and all about heartbreak.
Lemon Pipers all the way but a good record this was a fun time in music
And then they just faded away...
Thanks! Sounds good enough for me!
Good to know. Thanks
Close your eyes and think John Lennon singing.Thanks for the posting of this video.
2alleykat. John Lennon has a flat voice with no real feeling/emotion
It does sound a bit like him doesn’t it?
@@Zinwaq 🤡
They are like Spanky and Our Gang who was like the Fifth Dimension who was like the Mamas and the Papas who was like..oh, fuckit! I like 'em all!Q GIMME PINK F LEMMENADE!! :)))
@jamesbinnola the female (sister) lead has been popping up every once in a while on the comments for TH-cam.
Wonderful recording. I'd think it was a UK band. Never would guess from looking at them they'd sound like THIS. Hmmm...
Anyone know where the lyrics can be obtained? The services I use for lyrics, tabs, chords, etc have NO listing for this gem!
@DoofsterDan This band, like a lot of bands were and still are, influenced by other bands. Spanky & Our Gang sounded like The 5th Dimension, which were influenced by The Mamas and the Papas among others... If anything, Peppermint Rainbow (in this song and "...After Sunday") owe more to the 5th Dimension for their sound than they do to Spanky, in my opinion.
Where can I find the lyrics? I've searched a few years on line..... nothing.
This reminds me of the Lemon Pipers ,no? I couldn't get over the weight loss of the two sisters. I'm sure it wasn't Jenny craig. I grew up in the '60s and the music is much better then than it is now! By the '90s the music industry went to hell and it's still in hell!!!!
More Maryland Magnificent Marvellous Music.
i don't remember this particular song ----------- but for the time ------------- it wasn't bad at all ------------ good harmony and a decent style that i like!
Nice story
명곡이다 ♥
DID you make this? If so, I really like it.
+Tazbaby Phipps Yes I did...thanks!
Some Beatles influence here.
George Harrison style!!!
Lyrics please
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Pop Sike not Sunshine
Never heard of them.
I came here for The Peppermint Rainbow, not John Lennon