The Summer Sounds were a five-piece band from Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Their one and only release “Up-Down” is an album of largely self-penned material (only 2 covers) and was recorded at the Metcalf Studio in New Bedford. A beat-garage concept album detailing the highs and lows of a summer vacation romance, loads of moody teenage angst. The songs are all catchy, and there's a couple of good ballads. The opening song "Small World" is soft garage rock with a catchy organ, and the two covers of "Gimme Some Lovin'" by the Spencer Davis Group and "I Love You" by the Zombies are great too.The original vinyl is changing hands for more than 1.000$.
Tracks
1. Small World - 2:49
2. Hard To Please - 3:56
3. Lonely Beach - 3:24
4. Gimme Some Lovin' (Steve Winwood)- 2:59
5. One Last Kiss - 2:23
6. The Leaves Are Turning Brown - 4:20
7. Summer Girl - 4:22
8. I Love You (Chris White) - 3:42
9. First Date - 2:21
10.You Told Me - 2:42
Songs written by Joe Pacheco except where noted
The Summer Sounds
*Paul B. Motta - Bass
*Roy Vieira - Drums
*Dave Travers - Guitar, Backing Vocals
*Joe Pacheco - Lead Vocals, Organ
*Ralph Viera - Saxophone
