The The Gestures [Bonus Tracks]

by The Gestures

Overview

The Gestures never released an album during their brief existence. This 16-track disc was patched together by combining all four songs from their two singles with 12 previously unreleased cuts that were recorded for a projected (but unreleased album). "Run, Run, Run" is a stone classic, from its opening rush of ascending chords to its final chorus. Gestures songwriter Dale Menten penned a couple of other neat, more subdued tunes that bridged surf-frat rock with British Invasion styles. Most of the unreleased stuff, though, is competent, but not overly stunning, covers of mid-'60s hits from both the U.K. and the U.S. As such, it's more a testament to what might have been than a notable document, although garageheads will find it entertaining. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	10/06/2023
Label:	Sundazed
UPC:	0090771563224
Rank:	192077

Tracks

1. Hi-Heel Sneakers
2. I'm Not Mad
3. Don't Mess Around
4. Run, Run, Run
5. Things We Said Today
6. Can I Get a Witness
7. Long Tall Texan
8. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying
9. It Seems to Me
10. She Cried
11. When Does Linda Cry
12. Savage World [Instrumental]
13. Candlelight
14. Things We Said Today [Alternate Backing Track]
15. I'm Not Mad [Alternate Version]
16. Stand by Me
17. Don't Mess Around
18. I'll Be True

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Gestures   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Gerry Marsden   Composer
Bob Irwin   Producer,Mastering
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Eddie Holland   Composer
Greg Richards   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
Dale Menten   Composer,Photography
Brian Holland   Composer
Ted Daryll   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
Kip Smith   Mastering
Dean Menten   Composer
Jim Oldsberg   Liner Notes,Producer
Rita Cox   Project Manager
Henry Strzelecki   Composer