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Overall we're rating this CD a B+. It's definitely a CD you will want to add to your collection. Even the songs we didn't like that well weren't necessarily bad songs, we just didn't think they were that danceable. This CD is a good way to collect the best songs from a variety of artist's CD's. Some of these songs aren't available on any other source at this time.

This CD will be available at Beach Music specialty retailers such as Judy's House of Oldies, The Wax Museum, The Record Rack, Steven's Cave or Ripete Records.

Jim: An old standby with a good sound for Shaggers. Boppers will find it too slow but might hear it as a Cha Cha

Mike: Definately a Cha Cha. A good version but doesn’t rattle my chain. Nice to play once I a while as a change of artist but I won’t play it that often.

Mike:  Myrtle Beach all the way. Nice shag tune but not a tune for the Boppers in our crowd. I might play this early evening before the crowd hits.

Jim: I agree, this is Myrtle Beach all the way. This isn’t the sound I look for when playing to our crowd. I probably won’t play this song for Boppers.

Jim: This one’s a keeper. Boppers will really dig this tune. I like this one a lot. It’s a good Blues Bop tune.

Mike: Unless someone calls the politically correct police I’ll be playing this one often. Great for Boppers. The vocal play between Basset and Amon makes the song a ton of fun.

Mike: Sounds country. It’s not a terrible song but it’s definitely mediocre.

Jim: Couldn’t agree more, this one leaves me wantin’ more. The production seems to be average at best. It just doesn’t kick.

Jim:  Now we’re talkin’. This one’s definitely Myrtle Beach but the Boppers will love it as well as the Shaggers. The Sugarbees just keep coming out with great songs.

Mike: You’re right on the money. Coco Montoya’s version is excellent but this one’s better for Shaggers and Boppers. This song’s on my playlist now and will stay on for a while yet.

Mike: This one’s just ok, it doesn’t do a lot for me. I don’t think it’s one of their best efforts. Their new song, “I’m Man Enough” is head and shoulders above this one. With that said, the shaggers will like this one.

Jim: I agree, it’s an ok song but I’ve heard much better from the Holiday Band. Boppers would dance to it, they just wouldn’t request it.

Jim: Kinda slow out of the box but it’s got soul and it’s smooth as glass. Kick it up a little bit and you’ve got a good song for Boppers, Shaggers and Swing dancers.

Mike: I agree, I’d speed it up about 5% and you’ve got a winner for Boppers. The female vocals really grabs ya’.

Mike: Awsome! Nothin’ else to say. Well, almost. Brings an updated 50’s sound to a brand new song and makes it a winner. Elvis would be proud.

Jim: Oh man, this one really cooks. I’m movin while I type. Right on about Elvis, sounds just like him. This is my favorite so far. This one works for Boppers, Shaggers and Swing dancers equally.

Jim: I don’t think I like this one very much. The beat’s kinda’ strange to dance to. Beachy, but not very good for our dancers at all.

Mike: Bubble Gum Beach. Doesn’t do anything for me and won’t do anything for dancers either. After this one and “Boiled Peanuts”, Mike’s last tune, he’s 0 for 2.

Mike: This one’s been around for about a year now and it isn’t one of my favorite Fantastic Shakers song. It’s a fun song but not one I play a lot.

Jim: It’s not a bad tune, it just leaves me waiting for it to really get crankin’, but it never does. It’s Bluesy, it’s got a beat, it just doesn’t have Oomph.

Jim: This reminds me of a Jimmy Buffet song. It’s ok to listen to if you’re stoned on Margarita’s, it just wouldn’t pull anyone to the dance floor.

Mike: Right on brother, someone call Jimmy and tell him someone’s knockin’ off his stuff. Another song like this one and their name will be their chart position.

Mike: This song was available as a single around January of this year. It’s a terrific cut that I currently play.

Jim: This one’s not quite as up-tempo as I like but I like the sound. It’s kind of Bluesy and it’s got a fairly strong back beat. I’d probably speed it up a bit for Boppers but Shaggers will like it straight up.

Jim: This song I REALLY like. Our dancers have gone crazy over this one. It’s a little slow but the dancers love the words. Another keeper.

Mike: Definitely, everyone asks who it is when I play this one. It draws a lot of attention and has people really enjoying themselves on the floor.

Mike: This is nice. The vocals make this one. Smooth as sand after a rain storm. Great reaction from the dance floor.

Jim: Myrtle Beach all the way and you’re right on Mike, this is as smooth as it gets. This one was on Ocean Drive Vol. 3 by Little Anthony & The Imperials. This isn’t a Boppers tune but the Shaggers will like it.

Jim: Another beach sound tune but it has a strange beat for dancers. I can’t imagine ever playing this song. It doesn’t work for Boppers and I don’t really think Shaggers will like it either, maybe the West Coasters. Mike: Nice try Gary, but this one lacks the punch necessary to pull people to the dance floor. Great song to grab a beer to.

Mike: Now I like these guys, They’re new out of Virginia. We’ll be hearin’ from them for a long time. They bring a great new sound to beach music. Something we need.

Jim: I couldn’t agree more. This is beach all the way but man it has a great sound. It’s probably a little too slow for Boppers but Shaggers will find it perfect. I think they’ll be requesting it at the beach quite often. This group’s got a lot of potential.