The Kaplan Brothers "Eleanor Rigby " 1975 US Psych Folk
John Dug
2015-12-31
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The Kaplan Brothers " The Kaplan Brothers"1975 US Private Psych Folk.
Having expanded the line up to include a third Kaplan Brother (anyone know his name?), the cleverly titled "The Kaplan Brothers" found the trio kicking the art of lounge music to a new threshold. A mix of popular hits with a couple of group originals thrown into the mix, the results were so goofy and cheesy that I can't help but start to smile and sing along every time I hear the album. The brothers were actually pretty good singers with a knack for close vocal harmonies. Luckily what distinguished them from so much of the competition were their apparent self-confidence and unique sense of Holiday Inn-styled schmalz which reflected lots of congos and an affection for Ennio Morricone-styled whistles. Highlights included the original 'Free and Easy' which attempted to blend a socially relevant lyric with a bubblegum melody, the second percussion-crazy original 'Happy' and an epic 'Hava Nagilia'. The latter brought it all together. It's simply impossible to adequately describe the song's weird charm. You also get the brothers three totally strange Beatles covers. Their take on 'Eleanore Rigby' is simply amazing.
Oh, don't let me forget the liner notes: "Three funky cats, all brothers, having just as much fun on stage as their audience. Fun is the only way to go when you're with THE BROTHERS. The Kaplan brother have entertained Lady Bird Johnson and have been the hosts of a one hour nation-wide television show sponsored by the San Antonio World's Fair. Their diversity and attractiveness have resulted in appearances at concerts with Tiny Tim, The Grassroots, Chet Atkins, Boots Randolph, Serendipity Singers and the Les Elgart Orchestra. During the last four years, the Kaplans have been playing in such leading rooms as the Pioneer Yacht Resort, Chicago's Marriott Hotel, Chateau Louise Resort, Tobo's of Manhattan, Chicago's Sheraton O'Hare and the Back Room on Chicago's Rush Street. What kind of sound do the Kaplans have??? Three parts of harmony coming together with a new contemporary sound as well as a healthy golden Oldie Show. Interwoven voices along with guitar, congo drums and bass blend together in a crisp fresh sound of today that doesn't forget the best of yesterday. Truly and entertaining show."
Having expanded the line up to include a third Kaplan Brother (anyone know his name?), the cleverly titled "The Kaplan Brothers" found the trio kicking the art of lounge music to a new threshold. A mix of popular hits with a couple of group originals thrown into the mix, the results were so goofy and cheesy that I can't help but start to smile and sing along every time I hear the album. The brothers were actually pretty good singers with a knack for close vocal harmonies. Luckily what distinguished them from so much of the competition were their apparent self-confidence and unique sense of Holiday Inn-styled schmalz which reflected lots of congos and an affection for Ennio Morricone-styled whistles. Highlights included the original 'Free and Easy' which attempted to blend a socially relevant lyric with a bubblegum melody, the second percussion-crazy original 'Happy' and an epic 'Hava Nagilia'. The latter brought it all together. It's simply impossible to adequately describe the song's weird charm. You also get the brothers three totally strange Beatles covers. Their take on 'Eleanore Rigby' is simply amazing.
Oh, don't let me forget the liner notes: "Three funky cats, all brothers, having just as much fun on stage as their audience. Fun is the only way to go when you're with THE BROTHERS. The Kaplan brother have entertained Lady Bird Johnson and have been the hosts of a one hour nation-wide television show sponsored by the San Antonio World's Fair. Their diversity and attractiveness have resulted in appearances at concerts with Tiny Tim, The Grassroots, Chet Atkins, Boots Randolph, Serendipity Singers and the Les Elgart Orchestra. During the last four years, the Kaplans have been playing in such leading rooms as the Pioneer Yacht Resort, Chicago's Marriott Hotel, Chateau Louise Resort, Tobo's of Manhattan, Chicago's Sheraton O'Hare and the Back Room on Chicago's Rush Street. What kind of sound do the Kaplans have??? Three parts of harmony coming together with a new contemporary sound as well as a healthy golden Oldie Show. Interwoven voices along with guitar, congo drums and bass blend together in a crisp fresh sound of today that doesn't forget the best of yesterday. Truly and entertaining show."
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