The Chimps - Monkey Business (1967) [MONO]

🐬 Hey there, vinyl voyagers! Join Finnley the Dolphin as we dive into a hidden gem from the world of 1960s budget records: Monkey Business by The Chimps! 🐒✨

In this episode of Finnley's Audio Adventures, we're exploring a quirky, affordable LP from Wyncote Records—a budget label born from Cameo-Parkway Records in Philadelphia. Founded in 1964, Wyncote specialized in low-cost albums that brought popular music to the masses by reissuing older tracks, producing compilations, and creating cover albums like this one. Their records were often performed by studio musicians, designed to sound like popular bands of the day without the high production costs.

Monkey Business isn’t actually by The Monkees, but rather a cleverly crafted imitation by studio musicians to capitalize on The Monkees' massive popularity. Featuring covers of hits like I'm a Believer and Last Train to Clarksville, along with original tracks by writers David "Rip" Stock and Mark Jordan, this album offers listeners a budget-friendly taste of the pop rock craze that defined the decade.

With its eye-catching cover of a guitar-strumming chimp, Monkey Business captures the playful and accessible spirit of Wyncote Records and the music of the 1960s. Check out the full tracklist:

Side A

A1. I'm A Believer (uncredited Neil Diamond)
A2. Last Train To Clarksville (uncredited Boyce & Hart)
A3. Sunday's Kid (David "Rip" Stock)
A4. Papa's Blue Jeans (Mark Jordan)
A5. Sally Sally (David "Rip" Stock)

Side B

B1. Watch Out (Mark Jordan)
B2. Sit Tight Girl (Mark Jordan)
B3. Just A Little Too Early (Mark Jordan)
B4. No Survivors (Mark Jordan)
B5. I Realize (David "Rip" Stock)

Whether you're a vinyl collector, a music history enthusiast, or just curious about the oddities of the record world, Monkey Business is sure to surprise and entertain. This album is more than just music; it’s a look back at how budget labels like Wyncote Records made the sounds of the 1960s accessible to everyone!

🌊 So, grab your fins and let’s take a deep dive into this offbeat slice of vinyl history! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon to stay tuned for more audio adventures! 🐬🎶