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St. Louis (Easybeats song)
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Wikipedia article
"'St. Louis'" is a song by Australian rock group the Easybeats, which was released in June 1969. It was co-written by its members Harry Vanda and George Young and recorded as their first single after signing to Polydor Records.
Reception
The single peaked at No. 21 in Australia, No. 57 in Canada, and No. 100 on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart. It failed to chart in the UK.
During the 1969 Australian tour, band members told 'Go-Set' they were disappointed in Ray Singer's production work. Lead singer Stevie Wright stated they "wanted it (more) funky with a lot of ad-lib(s)." He also cited a rumour that Paul McCartney had heard the song on his car radio and stopped to ask the station to "play it again" (this story is often attributed to another Easybeats' song, "Good Times").
Track listing
#"St. Louis"
#"Can't Find Love"
Charts
Little River Band version
Australian rock music group Little River Band recorded a cover version which was released in November 1982 as the second single from their album 'Greatest Hits Vol. 2'. The song peaked at number 43 on the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart.
Track listing
; Australian 7" (Capitol CP-867)
:A. "St. Louis" - 3:35
:B. "Easy Money" - 4:00
Charts
References
Category:1969 singles
Category:1982 singles
Category:The Easybeats songs
Category:Little River Band songs
Category:Songs written by Harry Vanda
Category:Songs written by George Young (rock musician)
Category:Polydor Records singles
Category:Albert Productions singles
Category:1969 songs
Category:Songs about St. Louis
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