Richard Barone and James Mastro :I've Got a Secret
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From a charming album in which Bongos leader Richard Barone wrote and sang lead on all songs on Side 1 and Bongos guitarist James Mastro took the lead on side 2. Side 1 sounds like a great lost Bongos album and this cut, especially, is an all time favorite of mine. But beware: it's one of those catchy ear worms you'll have playing inside your head for days to come.For the uninitiated The Bongos--along with The Feelies, Yo La Tengo and The Cucumbers --were one of the great Hoboken bands of the 80's and a big part of a power pop revival that made college radio so exciting that decade.
