The Tuneful Trolley was an American psych-pop sextet from the late 1960s. Originally a high school band called "The Mark of Quality" from Suffolk County, Long Island, they were discovered and renamed by Sandy Yaguda of Jay and the Americans. Yaguda helped the band sign with Capitol Records and produced their first and only album, Island in the Sky.
Island in the Sky Their 1968 album has been called sunshine pop and psychedelic pop. The first eleven tracks were released in their original LP in vinyl. The track list below reflects Cherry Red Records's Now Sounds division's re-release of the album in 2008 with mono mixes of four singles released after the record. No.TitleLength1The Tuneful Trolley ThemeWritten by A. Bordonaro, J. DeSane, and S. Ciccarello2:322Hello LoveLead vocals by Joey DeSane. Written by Ritchie Adams2:513Sunny DaysWritten by K. Laguna and P. Naumann1:584Georgianna Peach PieWritten by A. Bordonaro and J. DeSane2:015Lady (With the Tangerine Blouse)Written by J. DeSane and S. Ciccarello2:396M.A.C.K. (Mothers Authoritative Collection Of Knowledge)Lead vocals by A. Bordonaro. Written by A. Bordonaro and J. DeSane1:467Lovely DayWritten by A. Bordonaro, J. DeSane, and S. Ciccarello1:558Written CharterWritten by A. Bordonaro, J. DeSane, and S. Ciccarello2:449I Got You AroundLead vocals by B. Parks. Written by K. Laguna and P. Naumann2:3610My Apple PieWritten by A. Bordonaro2:3111Uncle Joe's ArmadaWritten by A. Bordonaro and J. Riolo2:3812Hello LoveWritten by Ritchie Adams2:5213Sunny Days1:5914My Apple Pie2:2915Written Charter2:30
Personnel Bass, Backing Vocals – B. Parks Directed By [Music Director] – Jerry Vance Drums, Backing Vocals – J. Riolo Engineer – Stefan Bright Horns – "Elephant Memory" is Myron Elephant, Stanley Elephant* Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals – S. Ciccarello Lead Vocals, Keyboards - J. DeSane Liner Notes – Jay and The Americans Keyboards, Backing Vocals – P. Conocenti Producer – Sandy Yaguda Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals – A. Bordonaro
Members Anthony (Tony) Bordonaro (guitar, vocals) Brian Parks (bass, vocals) Jack Riolo (drums, vocals) Joey DeSane (Keyboard, Lead vocals) Paul Conocenti (organ, vocals) Santo Ciccarello (guitar, vocals)
Discography Island in the Sky (1968) Sunny Days / My Apple Pie (1968) Hello Love / Written Charter (1968)
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