May is usually a month of positivity as the weather keeps getting warmer and we are finally able to enjoy the outdoors. In align with this, we’ve compiled a list of 45s filled with encouragement and reminders to enjoy every precious moment, slow down, think and make the right decisions for your life!
Pearl Gray: Don’t Rush Me Baby / Let Them Talk
Label: DCP 1143. Released 1965.
Label Owner: Don Costa
Label Address: 729 Seventh Ave, New York, NY. (1964-1966)
A Side: Don’t Rush Me Baby
B Side: Let Them Talk
When times feel hectic and overwhelming, sometimes the best thing we can do is take a deep breath and relax. Pearl Gray’s “Don’t Rush Me Baby” is the perfect song to help you take a step back and slow down. The song is played at a calm, slow tempo that almost feels like it drags in certain areas of the tune giving us subtle nudges to slow it down!
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Gigi: Don’t Be A Loser Baby / Can’t Help Falling in Love
Label: Dot 19645. Released 1966.
Label Owner: Paramount Pictures
Label Address: Hollywood, CA (1956-1975?)
A Side: Don’t Be A Loser Baby
B Side: Can’t Help Falling in Love
Sometimes we all need simple reminders to keep making the right decisions even though life can often be tough and throw curveballs. The A side of this 45 from Gigi is the perfect track to keep you on course! The song opens with the lyric, “As you walk down the road of life, don’t be a loser baby…” The hard things in life oftentimes bring the most amazing experiences!
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Gin and The Gents: Dreams for Sale / Boy and Girl
Label: Eldorado 102. Released 1967.
Label Owners: Bill Buchanon, Dickie Goodman
Label Address: 1650 Broadway, New York, NY (1956-1967)
A Side: Dreams for Sale
B Side: Boy and Girl
We are leaving you with a high energy reflection song from Gin and the Gents. The question is, if you could buy one dream, what would it be? The truth is, most dreams don’t need to be bought. Handwork and a positive attitude is usually all you need!
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