Artist: Gary U.s. Bonds
Genre: Rock and Roll
Gary U.S. Bonds is an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer who achieved fame in the early 1960s with a series of raucous, party-themed hits. His distinctive sound, characterized by a raw, energetic production style that sounded like it was recorded at a wild party, produced classics like 'Quarter to Three,' 'New Orleans,' and 'School Is Out.' These recordings were influential in their unconventional approach to sound and production. After years of relative obscurity, Bonds made a remarkable comeback in the 1980s with the help of Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, who produced his albums 'Dedication' and 'On the Line.' This collaboration produced hits like 'This Little Girl' and introduced Bonds to a new generation. His influence on rock and roll and his later renaissance demonstrate his enduring appeal.
Gary U.s. Bonds vinyl records (20)
GARY U.S. BONDS Twist Twist Senora (1962 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Food Of Love record company die cut paper sleeve JAR-615)
£17.00 used
U.S. BONDS New Orleans (1960 UK debut 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Please Forgive Me Top Rank company die cut paper sleeve JAR-527)
£23.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS Soul Deep (1982 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong push-out centre also includes Bring Her Back picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light signs of shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played EA140)
£9.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS Twist Up Calypso (1970s German issue of the 1962 12-track vinyl LP including the singles Dear Lady Twist and Twist Twist Senora glossy picture sleeve with sleevesnotes printed on the reverse. There is some edge wear to the sleeve evident but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with little sign of play) Track Listing: Side One: 1
£12.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS / VARIOUS ARTISTS New Orleans (1979 UK solid centre 3-track 7 vinyl single also including High Time by Paul Jones and Little Bitty Pretty One by Bobby Day issued in the Blast From The Past company die-cut paper sleeve CR181) Track Listing: A1. Gary U.S. Bonds - New OrleanS B1. Paul Jones - High Time B2
£9.00 used
GARY U.S BONDS Dedication (1980s UK Fame issue of the 1981 10-track vinyl LP which saw Gary collaborate with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and includes three songs written by Bruce Springsteen [who also duets with Gary on JoleBlon] one written by Steve Van Zandt plus covers of songs from the Beatles Bob Dylan Jackson Browne and others
£9.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS Greatest Hits (1981 UK 12-track LP compilation including New Orleans Quarter To Three [Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame tune] & School Is Out Bonds had a career resurgence when he recorded two albums with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band in the early eighties prompting this superb retrospective
£12.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS AND THE AMERICAN MEN Standing In The Line Of Fire (1985 UK 10-track vinyl LP housed in a picture sleeve with illustrated credits inner. The sleeve shows some light edgewear and the vinyl has a few light surface scuffs but remains in Excellent condition SPRAY103) Track Listing: A1 Standing In The Line Of Fire A2 Sneakin Away A3 I Wish I Could Dance Like Fred Astaire A4 Working Man A5 Wild Nights B1 Dance B2 Take A Chance B3 City Lights B4 Come On Lets Go B5 You Are The One
£12.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS with BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Jolé Blon (1981 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre produced & featuring Bruce Springsteen also including Just Like A Child plain die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl is in near mint condition EA127)
£9.00 used
GARY U.S. BONDS On The Line (1982 UK 11-track LP produced by Bruce Springsteen who also wrote seven of the songs complete with illustrated lyric inner Manufacturers Property stickered picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing and the vinyl appears barely played AML3022) Track Listing: 01
£14.00 used