Jan 18 2009
“Silence Is Golden” [1967] — The Tremeloes
One of my favorite songs from the ’60s is, without a doubt, the Tremeloes’ version of “Silence Is Golden”. Many prefer the 1964 recording by The Four Seasons, but this one is far superior, in my view. No offense to the Jersey Boys, who rocked it, but you only need to watch this video to experience these Brits’ raw talent. Their vocal performances, in four-part harmony, are astonishing … especially given the fact that this was filmed LIVE. The Tremeloes are performing here for a crowd of awkwardly groping teenagers, shuffling on the dance floor. (I hesitate to call it “dancing”, but the kids’ hairstyles make it amusing and more bearable to watch.) Maybe the song isn’t Sunshine Pop, per se, but it’s an exquisite slice of British Invasion pop that hit #1 on the UK charts and appeared on the 1967 album Suddenly You Love Me.
