Originally released in the Los Angeles area on the East LA label, Rampart Records in 1965, then re-released months later on the major-distributed Date label, this classic slab has been out of print for over 25 years. CANNIBAL & THE HEADHUNTERS were the most successful of all the East LA groups, due to their worldwide hit version of "Land Of 1000 Dances," culminating in a spot opening for THE BEATLES' 1965 American tour. Combining a heavy soul influence, doo-wop (50s 'oldies' have always been a staple of East LA teens, even when these songs were only a few years old) and Brit Invasion fueled rock 'n' roll, CANNIBAL & THE HEADHUNTERS are still remembered with reverence to this day. The group was actually four singers who were backed by members of other 'self-contained' East LA bands such as THE ATLANTICS, THE BLENDELLS, THE BLUE SATINS, THEE MIDNIGHTERS, THE PREMIERS, THE ROMANCERS and THE SUMMITS. This LP contains the powerful mono mix (perfect for you club DJs.)
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