The Illusion - If It’s So 1970 (USA, Heavy Psychedelic Rock) Full Lp
The Illusion were an American psychedelic hard rock band from Long Island, New York.[1] They released three albums in the United States, the first of which was also issued in the United Kingdom. All three albums were produced by Jeff Barry.[1] They are best known for their single “Did You See Her Eyes“, which reached #32 in the US in mid-1969.
History
After working in earlier Long Island (New York) bands like the Dell Sonics and The Creations, vocalist John Vinci, lead guitarist Richie Cerniglia, bassist Chuck Alder, multi-instrumentalist Mike Maniscalco and drummer Mike Ricciardella came together as The ’5’ Illusions.[2] They soon dropped the ’5’ and became popular enough to release their first single, “My Party“ for DynoVoice Records, composed and produced by label mate Mitch Ryder.[3]
With their reputation growing beyond the local scene, they were offered a contract by hit songwriter and producer Jeff Barry, who had started his own label, Steed Records.[2] The group had one major hit in the United States, 1969’s “Did You See Her Eyes“,[2] which peaked at number 32 on the Billboard chart.[4] and at number 1 in some places in New York,[5] as well as three minor hits: “Together“ (peaked at No. 80 on Billboard), “Let’s Make Each Other Happy“ (No. 98), and “How Does it Feel?“ (No. 110).[1] Their first album reached No. 69 and stayed 27 weeks in the Billboard 200 albums chart.[2]
During their existence the band toured extensively throughout the United States, opening for various acts including The Who, The Allman Brothers Band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Chicago and Sly and the Family Stone.[citation needed] After their third album If It’s So, drummer Mike Ricciardella left the group after a disagreement over the band’s future musical direction.[6] All the group’s Steed Records albums were re-released on CD in 1994 on Germany’s TRC Records.[7] Their first and second albums, The Illusion and Together (As a Way of Life) were released on CD in 2008, with the band stating “we’re working on If It’s So
Tracks:
01. Man (John Vinci, Chuck Alder, Mike Maniscalco, Mike Ricciardella, Richie Cerniglia) - 00:00
02. Let’s Make Each Other Happy (Richie Cerniglia, Chuck Alder) - 07:24
03. When I Metcha Babe (Jeff Barry, John Vinci, Richie Cerniglia) -10:50
04. Collection (John Vinci, Chuck Alder, Mike Maniscalco, Mike Ricciardella, Richie Cerniglia) - 17:24
05. If It’s So (Mike Maniscalco) -22:37
06. Life Cycle Theme (Mike Maniscalco) -27:43
07. Dr. Stone (John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco) - 29:23
08. Excerpt From Recuerdos de Alhambra (Francisco Tárrega) - 33:16
Personnel:
- John Vinci - lead vocals
- Richie Cerniglia - lead guitar
- Mike Maniscalco - keyboards, rhythm guitar
- Chuck Alder - bass
- Mike (Sylvester) Ricciardella - drums, percussion
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