{"product_id":"wonder-of-woolworths-the-embassy-records-story-1955-1962-various-cd","title":"Wonder Of Woolworths! The Embassy Records Story 1955-1962 \/ Various (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eEmbassy Records, the cover versions label sold exclusively in Woolworths, was one of the most successful and profitable UK record labels of the 50s and 60s. Retailing at around half of the (cartel controlled) usual price, most Embassy releases sold in their tens - some, in their hundreds - of thousands, and many outsold the actual UK hit versions of their songs. Yet none of their records ever made the UK charts, due to objections from the established major labels. This compilation presents a cross-section of their output, between 1955-62; sixty-eight covers of songs that were predominantly U.S. hits, before charting in the UK. Includes Maureen Evans' celebrated 'Stupid Cupid', which is believed to have sold more than Connie Francis' chart-topping version. There is a thriving Embassy collectors' market in the UK, nowadays, who will love this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDISC ONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bob Dale - The Yellow Rose Of Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David Ross - Green Door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David Ross - Singing The Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David Ross - School Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e David Ross - Last Train To San Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Tunettes - That'll Be The Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dave Grant - Stood Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - Whole Lotta Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - All I Have To Do Is Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maureen Evans - Stupid Cupid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Worth - King Creole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hal Burton - Move It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Worth - It's Only Make Believe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maureen Evans - The Day The Rains Came\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - I Need Your Love Tonight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - Along Came Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - Take A Message To Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - A Teenager In Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - Personality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Worth - Living Doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bud Ashton - 40 Miles Of Bad Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Worth - What Do You Want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jean Campbell - The Big Hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bud Ashton - Some Kinda Earthquake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Worth - Pretty Blue Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - Why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hal Munro - On A Slow Boat To China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hal Munro - You Got What It Takes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - Stuck On You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Johnny Worth - Footsteps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dick Jordan - Cathy's Clown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jean Campbell - Sweet Nuthin's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - Cradle Of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don Duke - Dreamin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Steve Stannard ; His Group - Man Of Mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Steve Stannard ; His Group - Gurney Slade Theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don Duke - Walk Right Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don Duke ; Bobby Stevens - Are You Sure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jean Campbell - Where The Boys Are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jean Campbell - Will You Love Me Tomorrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don Duke - Gee Whiz It's You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don Duke ; Bobby Stevens - Warpaint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - A Hundred Pounds Of Clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bud Ashton - Theme From Dixie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don Duke ; Bobby Stevens - Hello Mary Lou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - But I Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kim Davey - I've Told Every Little STAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - Johnny Remember Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - A Little Bit Of Soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - Who Put The Bomp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - Tower Of Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gordon Peters Quartet - Take Five\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - I'd Never Find Another You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rikki Henderson - Son This Is She\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - Forget-Me-Not\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - Walk On By\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Redd Wayne - When My Little Girl Is Smiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bobby Stevens - I Remember You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bud Ashton - Guitar Tango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paul Rich - Roses Are Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Les Carle - She's Not You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Les Carle - It'll Be Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kay Barry - It Started All Over Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ray Pilgrim - Let's Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ray Pilgrim - Return To Sender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ray Pilgrim - It Only Took A Minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Marilyn Lee - Keep Your Hands Off My Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522081624338,"sku":"604988281729","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wonder-of-woolworths-the-embassy-records-story-1955-1962-various-cd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}