Kirby Four Stone - The "Go" Sound (1959) Vinyl LP • I Had a Dream, Dear

Catalog Number:

CL-1290

Musical Styles:

1950s, Big Band & Swing, Cabaret, Comedy/Novelty Music, Doo-Wop, Exotica/Lounge, Jazz Pop, Vocal Jazz

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has light-scuffing, creasing, surface impressions and slight discoloration with darker spots (front/back); front has some surface abrasion near top left. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with thatching. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; split on top edge near right side. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. '6-eye' red Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. The "I Had A Dream, Dear" Rock
2. Coffee Time
3. S'posin'
4. You're My Thrill
5. Spring Is Here
6. The Pussy Foot
7. You Do Something To Me
8. Don't Cry Joe (Let Her Go, Let Her Go, Let Her Go)
9. Buck Dance
10. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles
11. Fake Out Baby
12. Sweet Nothings

About The Record:

The "Go" Sound, by Kirby Four Stone, showcases the group's signature "Go Sound," a vibrant blend of swing jazz, vocalese, and early rock and roll that defined their unique vocal style. The album features 12 tracks, including upbeat covers of pop standards and originals, characterized by tight harmonies and a lively, feel-good energy that appealed to audiences of the late 1950s. Historically significant for capturing the quartet's peak popularity after their 1958 hit Baubles, Bangles and Beads, the album reflects the era's transition from big band to more contemporary pop sounds. The lead single, The "I Had a Dream, Dear" Rock, was a notable release, though it did not achieve the chart success of their earlier Grammy-nominated hit. Other standout tracks like Coffee Time and The Pussy Foot further highlight the group's playful, jazz-infused approach, making the album a key artifact of their discography.