Rare tracks by The First Edition

[MBE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0IrpQXDsA0

[bgas]

That was interesting. Especially liked seeing the linked version of "just dropped in"

[MBE]

Thanks!

[bgas]

I never really paid that much attention to them; reading the wiki was pretty interesting, seeing how long they were around and all the changes. when that video came on, I was, like, who the heck is this? (with his gigantic cross around his neck) then seeing the band do some songs in their funny outfits!  and the guy doing the procul song was also in the 1st edition? was that done by the band, or solo? 

[MBE]

I wrote the wiki. I am pretty good friends with them. They are very nice people and still sing great! Jimmy's Whiter Shade Of Pale was done by the group with Gene Lorenzo on keyboard. Jimmy's just in that segement but they all were on it. These are all from their show Rollin which was like a hipper Sonny and Cher type deal. They would do group numbers and have guests. As they were all lead singers they all did solo spots too. THey did a fantastic Disney Girls with Terry on lead, and also a Pet Sounds medley. Remember this was in 1971 and in the US it wasn't yet as known by the general public like it is today. I'll post those if people here would like to see it.

[bgas]

I'm sure people would like to see them!  I know I would.
Do they all still get along with Kenny? You friends with him too? 

[MBE]

He answered a letter once, but I know Terry Williams, Gene Lorenzo, Mary Arnold, and Mike Settle pretty well. I hope to meet Thelma Camacho and Mickey Jones later this year. They had a reunion last year as part of a TV special. I think they are getting along OK with Kenny, but they aren't in close touch.  I will do those videos when I get a chance.