Post by Werebeaver on Mar 11, 2019 19:38:41 GMT -8
So many hits throughout the 60's and 70's the number one call drummer in LA. 40 No. 1 singles, 150 Top 10 hits.
Between him and Earl Palmer they ruled the recording scene in LA for 20 years. If you wanted groove you went with Earl. If you wanted thunder you went with Hal
A Partial list of Hal's hits - All #1's:
I Get Around - The Beach Boys
I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher
Mr Tambourine Man - The Byrds
Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
Monday Monday - The Mamas and the Papas
Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra
These Boots Are Made for Walkin - Nancy Sinatra
Mrs Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Close to You - The Carpenters
Cracklin' Rosie - Neil Diamond
One of my Hal Blaine Favorites:
If God needs a drummer, he's got one now.
Between him and Earl Palmer they ruled the recording scene in LA for 20 years. If you wanted groove you went with Earl. If you wanted thunder you went with Hal
A Partial list of Hal's hits - All #1's:
I Get Around - The Beach Boys
I Got You Babe - Sonny and Cher
Mr Tambourine Man - The Byrds
Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
Monday Monday - The Mamas and the Papas
Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra
These Boots Are Made for Walkin - Nancy Sinatra
Mrs Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel
Close to You - The Carpenters
Cracklin' Rosie - Neil Diamond
One of my Hal Blaine Favorites:
If God needs a drummer, he's got one now.
