The Larks – The Jerk (Money Records LP 1102) | Rare Soul LP
Money Records 1965 – LP 1102
notes:
Released during the height of America's mid-1960s dance craze,
The Jerk by The Larks captures the infectious energy of classic
soul and rhythm & blues. Issued on Money Records as LP 1102,
this scarce album combines upbeat dance numbers, smooth vocal
harmonies and energetic performances that made dance
records an essential part of the era's soul music scene.
Although primarily remembered for the title dance hit,
the album offers an enjoyable blend of uptempo soul,
R&B and early funk influences. Today, original Money
Records pressings are sought after by collectors of
rare soul vinyl, dance craze records and independent label releases.
For enthusiasts of vintage American soul, The Jerk remains
an entertaining snapshot of the exciting dance-floor
culture that flourished before the arrival of late-1960s funk.
Don Julian was an American rhythm and blues,funk
and soul singer, guitarist and songwriter. Most
famous for his work as an R&B singer in the 1950's
and 1960's, he's also known for composing the soundtrack
and songs to the (so-called) blacksploitation film, Savage!
Born Donald R. Julian in Houston, Texas, United States,
in his teens he moved to Los Angeles, California, where
he began performing with local bands.He performed both
solo and with backing bands. His most famous backing group
was "The Meadowlarks" (later named The Larks (Los Angeles Band)),
although most of his film music was performed with instrumental
funk bands.The Meadowlarks is considered the first integrated
doo-wop group.In 1954, Don Julian and the Meadowlarks' debut
single "Heaven and Paradise", became popular with R&B fans.
In 1964, the single, "The Jerk" was released under the band
name, The Larks.
credits:
Although Money Records did not publish detailed LP credits,
the principal members include:
Don Julian – lead vocals, songwriter
Ted Walters – vocals
Charles Morrison – vocals
Session musicians were Los Angeles studio players
whose complete personnel remain undocumented.
Recorded: Late 1964–Early 1965
Studio: Los Angeles, California (exact studio undocumented)
Producer: Don Julian
Engineer – Doc Siegel
tracklist:
A1 The Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
A2 Keep Jerkin'
Written By [On back cover] – T. Walters-D. Julian
Written By [On label] – T. Walter-D. Julian
Written-By – D. Julian*, T. Walters*
1:50
A3 Mickey's East Coast Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:40
A4 Do The Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:45
A5 Jerkin' U.S.A.
Written-By – Don Julian
2:45
B1 Soul Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:25
B2 You Must Believe Me
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
2:40
B3 Jerk Once More
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
B4 Slauson Shuffle #1
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
B5 Slauson Shuffle #2
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
The Jerk by The Larks captures the infectious energy of classic
soul and rhythm & blues. Issued on Money Records as LP 1102,
this scarce album combines upbeat dance numbers, smooth vocal
harmonies and energetic performances that made dance
records an essential part of the era's soul music scene.
Although primarily remembered for the title dance hit,
the album offers an enjoyable blend of uptempo soul,
R&B and early funk influences. Today, original Money
Records pressings are sought after by collectors of
rare soul vinyl, dance craze records and independent label releases.
For enthusiasts of vintage American soul, The Jerk remains
an entertaining snapshot of the exciting dance-floor
culture that flourished before the arrival of late-1960s funk.
Don Julian was an American rhythm and blues,funk
and soul singer, guitarist and songwriter. Most
famous for his work as an R&B singer in the 1950's
and 1960's, he's also known for composing the soundtrack
and songs to the (so-called) blacksploitation film, Savage!
Born Donald R. Julian in Houston, Texas, United States,
in his teens he moved to Los Angeles, California, where
he began performing with local bands.He performed both
solo and with backing bands. His most famous backing group
was "The Meadowlarks" (later named The Larks (Los Angeles Band)),
although most of his film music was performed with instrumental
funk bands.The Meadowlarks is considered the first integrated
doo-wop group.In 1954, Don Julian and the Meadowlarks' debut
single "Heaven and Paradise", became popular with R&B fans.
In 1964, the single, "The Jerk" was released under the band
name, The Larks.
credits:
Although Money Records did not publish detailed LP credits,
the principal members include:
Don Julian – lead vocals, songwriter
Ted Walters – vocals
Charles Morrison – vocals
Session musicians were Los Angeles studio players
whose complete personnel remain undocumented.
Recorded: Late 1964–Early 1965
Studio: Los Angeles, California (exact studio undocumented)
Producer: Don Julian
Engineer – Doc Siegel
tracklist:
A1 The Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
A2 Keep Jerkin'
Written By [On back cover] – T. Walters-D. Julian
Written By [On label] – T. Walter-D. Julian
Written-By – D. Julian*, T. Walters*
1:50
A3 Mickey's East Coast Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:40
A4 Do The Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:45
A5 Jerkin' U.S.A.
Written-By – Don Julian
2:45
B1 Soul Jerk
Written-By – Don Julian
2:25
B2 You Must Believe Me
Written-By – Curtis Mayfield
2:40
B3 Jerk Once More
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
B4 Slauson Shuffle #1
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
B5 Slauson Shuffle #2
Written-By – Don Julian
2:30
