Oldies Are Now

Review The re-cuts sound great, the new material cooks and the cover material really works. -- Goldmine Magazine Product Description The Tokens meet the '90s! This 17 song collection combines the best of the old and new. Includes The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Rock & Roll Lullaby and Oldies Are Now. About the Artist Mitch Margo (aka Marty, Uncle Merilee, El Cabeza, Slits) The younger of the famous Margo brother's duo, Mitch was only 14 years old when The Lion Sleeps Tonight was recorded. He has been the creative force behind The Tokens since before he could drive. He was and is responsible for the majority of the group's original compositions, including I Hear Trumpets Blow, Animal, Some People Sleep, Cross Country, Just A Thought, 30 Years Of Rock & Roll and Only In My Dreams. No one in the band can deny that Mitch is light years ahead when it comes to talent. During the live show he plays guitar, keyboard, bass and drums. His lead vocals on Tonight I Fell In Love and The Lion Sleeps Tonight brings audiences to their feet every time. Mitch is also responsible for the fabulous art work donning the last two Tokens' album covers. Phil Margo (aka Grandpa Mudge, Uncle Fern, Clem, or Robo-Pop) Mitch's older, cigar chomping brother is another other original member. Phil makes up for 100% of the 200% of energy in every Tokens show. Dividing his time between writing, producing, flying and touring, Phil has a full plate in front of him and loves it that way. Phil loves performing and hasn't held a real job since he left Wall Street at nineteen. Noah Margo (aka Nose, Nav-Boy or The Merch-Master) Noah, or Phil's son and Mitch's nephew, earned his spot keeping The Tokens' beat almost ten years ago. Armed with a knack for writing and a Master's degree Noah has split his time between writing and touring. The favorite part of his life his wife, Laura. Noah proposed to her from stage at a July 4th concert in Oregon in 1996. The young drummer and the rest of The Tokens performed a few numbers at his wedding in 1997. Noah and Laura, along with Phil and Mitch have recently completed a children's story entitled, "The Very First Adventure of Fulton T. Firefly." Jay Leslie (aka "Jumpin' Jay" or Jay-Zee) A former sax player for Sha Na Na, Jay joined the band around ten years ago. His showmanship is unparalleled. He has put the "work" into "foot work." When Jay's on stage, everyone is movin' and groovin', reelin' and rockin' and having the best time, and we're just talking about the band. In fact, Jay is so good, that one saxophone isn't enough. (You have to see it to believe it.) Mike Johnson (aka Johnny, The Man From Soul Mountain, or Puppy Boy) Mike is the most gentle soul in the universe and therefore is kept on the opposite end of the stage from Jumpin' Jay. Armed only with the great and powerful Kurzweil, Mike pounds out bass lines with the left hand and piano, soprano, and string lines with the right. If there's a mountain, Mike will climb it. If there is an ocean, Mike will swim it. If there is a banana bread, Mike will bake it. And furthermore, Mike is the inventor if the (in)famous Jungle Turkey.
ASIN: B000005D1H
VSKU: DBV.B000005D1H.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Tokens
Binding: Audio cd