1st RECORDING OF: California Sun - Joe Jones (1961)

A top-5 hit in 1964 for The Rivieras , “California Sun” had made its initial limited splash in the spring of 1961 via this recording by the “You Talk Too Much” singer. Pop Chart Peaks: Music Vendor 67, Cash Box 81, Billboard 89 The original 45rpm single was issued on Roulette 4344 - California Girls (Glover) by Joe Jones